"Brad Karp, chairman of top corporate law firm Paul, Weiss for 18 years, resigned after his emails with Epstein were revealed in the files. "Recent reporting has created a distraction and has placed a focus on me that is not in the best interests of the firm," Karp said in a statement. Paul, Weiss under Karp was the first law firm to strike a deal offering pro bono work after President Trump targeted attorneys representing his political foes."
"Casey Wasserman, a high-profile Hollywood talent agent who chairs the LA28 Olympic committee, said he would sell his agency after his Epstein ties were disclosed. High profile clients including pop star Chappell Roan and soccer player Abby Wambach left the agency following the revelations. He also faces pressure to step down as Olympics chair, but the LA28 executive committee has stood by him."
Justice Department's release of Epstein files linked the financier to powerful political, business, and cultural figures, prompting resignations and investigations. Brad Karp resigned as Paul, Weiss chairman after emails with Epstein surfaced. Kathy Ruemmler resigned from Goldman Sachs following correspondence that showed closeness and downplaying of Epstein's sex crimes. Casey Wasserman said he would sell his agency after ties were disclosed, prompting clients to leave and pressure on his LA28 role. Peter Attia stepped down from corporate advisory roles but continues as a CBS contributor. Steve Tisch faces an NFL investigation. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan calls to resign over a closer-than-acknowledged relationship.
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