36-CV-MARRA P-013349 EFTA00230254 JAY P. LEFKOWITZ, ESQ. NOVEMBER 30, 2007 PAGE 7 OF 7 The letter's assertions regarding representation by the Podhurst firm and Mr. Josefsberg are accurate and will not be changed. Judge Davis conferred with Messrs. Podhurst and Josefsberg to insure their willingnes

udge Edward B. Davis should be that independent third-party/special master. Ultimately, Judge Davis selected Robert C. Josefsberg of the law firm of Podhurst, Orseck, Josefsberg, et at 10 During this same time frame, Epstein lawyer Jay Lefkowitz sought to delay the entry of his guilty plea and sentence. A

arding timing suggest that I have been sitting on my hands for days. You should know that the first time I learned about Judge Davis's selection of Podhurst and Josephsberg, and indeed the first time I ever heard their names, was in our meeting with you on Wednesday of last week. Nevertheless, I have now

to Judge Davis's selection by COB tomorrow, November 28, 2007, I will authorize the notification of the victims. Should you give me the go-ahead on Podhurst and Josephsberg selection by COB tomorrow, I will simultaneously send you a draft of the letter. I intend to notify the victims by letter after COB

lly nominated Bert, and then Jay asked if he could have a list of people from which to choose. lists of acceptable people (including two people from Podhurst) and he said "Well, we probably should just The problem only started when Bert sent a laundry list of questions that he and the firm's conflicts cou

garding timing suggest that I have been sitting on my hands for days. You should know that the first time I learned about Judge Davis's selection of Podhurst and Josephsberg, and indeed the first time I ever heard their names, was in our meeting with you on Wednesday of last week. Nevertheless, I have no

2007 20:03:02 +0000 Importance: Normal Priority: normal I apologize, but Jude wanted to let you know that you should feel free to contact Messrs. Podhurst and Josefsberg directly). wwwakelmansom CON El DENTIALITY NOTE: The information conuined in this transmission rtuy be privileged and confidential

nst Mr. Epstein. The initial draft victim notification letter contained language that confirmed your Office's interpretation and indicated that Mr. Podhurst and Mr. Josefsberg, the selected attorney representatives. may "represent" the identified individuals. This language assumes that the selected repre

law. A letter to Judge Davis (authored by then dated October 25, 2007 followed. See Exhibit 17, October 25, 2007 Letter to Judge Davis. Once Mr. Podhurst's firm was selected by Judge Davis, Mr. Epstein did not object to the selection. Moreover, as you have acknowledged to the court, the open issues in

3771(a)(8). We will not include any language that demeans the harm they may have suffered. The letter's assertions regarding representation by the Podhurst firm and Mr. Josefsberg are accurate. Judge conferred with Messrs. Podhurst and Josefsberg to insure their willingness to undertake this assignmen

1/2015 Page 19 of 20 NOTIFICATION Or IDENTIFIED V 'Glib, SEPTEMBER 3,2008 PAGE 2 Ora Special Master selected Robert Josefsberg, Esq. of the firm Podhurst Orseck, PA., a highly-respected and experienced attorney. You are not obligated to use Mr. Josefsberg as your civil attorney, but, as explained in

1/2015 Page 19 of 20 NOTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 3 Special Master selected Robert Josefsberg, Esq. of the firm Podhurst Orseck, P.A., a highly-respected and experienced attorney. You are not obligated to use Mr. Josefsberg as your civil attorney, but, as explained i

5 MR. LANGINO: Adam Langino. on behalf of 25 A. I had a company at that time used to take care Page 6 Page 8 1 MS. EZELL: Katherine Ezell from Podhurst 1 of a lot of residents in Palm Beach. And I got to know 2 Orseck, on behalf of Jane Does 101 and 102. 2 Jeffrey through Lesley Wexner. And I u

no position as to the validity of any such claim under this statute," should be included in any proposed letter. Sixth, your letter states that Mr. Podhurst and Mr. Josefsberg may "represent" the identified individuals. Since we have not yet had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Podhurst or Mr. Josefsbe

"ROBERT C. Messrs. Lewis and Judge Davis tried to reach you this afternoon, but was unsuccessful. He wanted you to know that he has chosen Aaron Podhurst and Robert Josefsberg to handle this matter and they have agreed. He left a message on voice mail today to that effect. If there is any disagreeme

o position as to the validity of any such claim under t his statute," should be included in any proposed letter. Sixth, your letter states that Mr. Podhurst and Mr. Josefsberg may "represent" the identified individuals. Since we have not yet had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Podhurst or Mr. Josefsbe

ing our meeting last Wednesday, November 21", you and Professor Dershowitz seemed very comfortable, and certainly not surprised, with the selection. Podhurst and Josephsberg are no strangers to nearly the entire Epstein defense team including Guy Lewis, Lili Ann Sanchez, Roy Black, and, apparently, Profe

377I(a)(8). We will not include any language that demeans the harm they may have suffered. The letter's assertions regarding representation by the Podhurst farm and Mr. Josefsberg are accurate. Judge Davis conferred with Messrs. Podhurst and Josefsberg to insure their willingness to undertake this assi

n. The EFTA00176819 MISS AMENDED OTIFICATION OF IDENTIFIED VICTIM SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 3 Special Master selecteallIM, Esq. of the firm Podhurst Orsecke.I high) -res ected and experienced attorney. You are not obligated to use Mr a our civil attorney, but, as explained in greater detail be

3771(a)(8). We will not include any language that demeans the harm they may have suffered. The letter's assertions regarding representation by the Podhurst firm and Mr. Josefsberg are accurate. Judge Davis conferred with Messrs. Podhurst and Josefsberg to insure their willingness to undertake this assi

back to the end of 2009 until May 11, 2010 - and even this invoice was without the charges of certain of the outside contractors relied upon by the Podhurst firm. We regret that these efforts did not resolve the matter and that Podhurst Orseck, P.A. elected instead to litigate. Mr. Epstein is today, in

lly nominated Bert, and then Jay asked if he could have a list of people from which to choose. lists of acceptable people (including two people from Podhurst) and he said "Well, we probably should just The problem only started when Bert sent a laundry list of questions that he and the firm's conflicts cou