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Connected Entities
Podhurst is mentioned across 8 documents in the Epstein files, primarily in relation to their selection by Judge Davis to handle aspects of the Epstein defense case pro bono, and appears in correspondence alongside key defense team members.
Podhurst's most substantive appearances are in legal context, specifically as a firm selected by Judge Davis to handle the Epstein case, mentioned alongside defense team members like Roy Black and Alan Dershowitz. Several mentions appear in email correspondence discussing the selection process and authorization of the Podhurst firm. The mentions are concentrated in legal and strategic discussions about the defense rather than being scattered through automated or routine communications.

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story
Julie K. Brown
Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story
James Patterson
Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein
Bradley J. Edwards
Victims' attorney's firsthand account
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
Page: EFTA00013758 →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
Page: EFTA00013759 →andle the case pro bono, with no financial benefit even to himself. Furthermore, you were given several other options to choose from, including the Podhurst firm, which was later selected by Judge Davis. You rejected those other options. You also allege that I improperly disclosed information about the
Page: EFTA00013539 →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
Page: EFTA00013543 →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
Page: EFTA00013632 →handle the case pro bono, with no financial benefit even to himself. Furthermore, you were given several other options to choose from, including the Podhurst firm, which was later selected by Judge Davis. You rejected those other options. You also allege that I improperly disclosed information about the c
Page: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012580 →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
Page: EFTA00013708 →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
Page: EFTA00013756 →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
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Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)

Jay Lefkowitz
PersonAmerican lawyer

Alexander Acosta
PersonAmerican attorney and politician
Roy Black
PersonAmerican lawyer (1945–2025)

Ocariz
Person
Alan Dershowitz
PersonAmerican lawyer, author, and art collector (born 1938)
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
OrganizationLarge law firm in the United States, based in Chicago, Illinois

Guy Lewis
PersonAmerican basketball player and coach (1922-2015)

Josephsberg
PersonSanchez
PersonJamaican reggae singer
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
Organization
Aaron Podhurst
PersonCollege basketball player (1955–1955) Michigan
Bob Josephsberg
Person
Ken Starr
PersonAmerican judge and educational administrator (1946–2022)
Lili Ann Sanchez
Person
Department of Justice
OrganizationGerald Lefcourt
PersonAmerican lawyer

Kirkland & Ellis
OrganizationCity in King County, Washington, United States