Karp Steps Down as Epstein Controversy Heats Up: New York Brief

Karp Out as Chief Over Epstein Emails

Paul Weiss leader Brad Karp is relinquishing his role as chairman, the firm said, after a trove of emails released by the Justice Department detailed the lawyer’s close connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

“Leading Paul Weiss for the past 18 years has been the honor of my professional life,” Karp said in a statement. “Recent reporting has created a distraction and has placed a focus on me that is not in the best interests of the firm.”

Karp will “continue to focus his full-time attention to client service at the firm,” the ...