Who is Heather Gray in the Epstein files?

Heather Gray is an art law attorney who served as Executive Director of Private Art Collection at Elysium Management, the family office of billionaire Leon Black. She appears in approximately 499 documents in the Epstein files, primarily in connection with managing the legal structures around Black's extensive art collection. Before joining Elysium, she was Associate General Counsel and Vice President of Trusts and Estates at Sotheby's, and an art law attorney at Sidley Austin.

What was Heather Gray's role in Epstein's dealings with Leon Black?

Gray handled the legal and tax structuring of Leon Black's art transactions, which Epstein helped facilitate. Epstein told Gray to 'hand hold every step of the way' concerning appraisals of works by Alberto Giacometti and Georges Braque. She structured agreements through entities like Narrows Holdings LLC and AP Narrows LP, and arranged 1031 tax exchanges involving works by Calder and Cézanne. She attended Black Family Meetings at both Epstein's Manhattan townhouse and Elysium's offices at 445 Park Avenue.

Did Heather Gray communicate directly with Jeffrey Epstein?

Yes. The Epstein files contain direct email correspondence between Gray and Epstein regarding Sotheby's consignment agreements, art valuations, and bills of sale. She also participated in conference calls and meetings with Epstein alongside other members of Black's professional team, including attorneys Darren Indyke and Alan Dlugash, accountant Rich Kahn, and family office staff Eileen Alexanderson and Ada Clapp.

What art transactions did Heather Gray work on with Epstein?

According to reporting on the Epstein files, Gray was involved in structuring high-value art deals for Leon Black. These included appraisals of works by Alberto Giacometti and Georges Braque, a 1031 exchange involving a Calder sculpture, planned acquisitions of Cézanne paintings with similar tax structures, and Sotheby's consignment agreements. She created legal entities that gave Black's family members and trusts the right to hold these artworks.

Who is Heather Gray in the Epstein files?

Heather Gray is an art law attorney who served as Executive Director of Private Art Collection at Elysium Management, the family office of billionaire Leon Black. She appears in approximately 499 documents in the Epstein files, primarily in connection with managing the legal structures around Black's extensive art collection. Before joining Elysium, she was Associate General Counsel and Vice President of Trusts and Estates at Sotheby's, and an art law attorney at Sidley Austin.

What was Heather Gray's role in Epstein's dealings with Leon Black?

Gray handled the legal and tax structuring of Leon Black's art transactions, which Epstein helped facilitate. Epstein told Gray to 'hand hold every step of the way' concerning appraisals of works by Alberto Giacometti and Georges Braque. She structured agreements through entities like Narrows Holdings LLC and AP Narrows LP, and arranged 1031 tax exchanges involving works by Calder and Cézanne. She attended Black Family Meetings at both Epstein's Manhattan townhouse and Elysium's offices at 445 Park Avenue.

Did Heather Gray communicate directly with Jeffrey Epstein?

Yes. The Epstein files contain direct email correspondence between Gray and Epstein regarding Sotheby's consignment agreements, art valuations, and bills of sale. She also participated in conference calls and meetings with Epstein alongside other members of Black's professional team, including attorneys Darren Indyke and Alan Dlugash, accountant Rich Kahn, and family office staff Eileen Alexanderson and Ada Clapp.

What art transactions did Heather Gray work on with Epstein?

According to reporting on the Epstein files, Gray was involved in structuring high-value art deals for Leon Black. These included appraisals of works by Alberto Giacometti and Georges Braque, a 1031 exchange involving a Calder sculpture, planned acquisitions of Cézanne paintings with similar tax structures, and Sotheby's consignment agreements. She created legal entities that gave Black's family members and trusts the right to hold these artworks.

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Heather Gray

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Art counsel at Elysium Management (Leon Black family office), handled art transactions referenced in Epstein documents

Heather Gray was an art law attorney at Elysium Management, Leon Black's family office, who worked directly with Jeffrey Epstein on structuring Leon Black's high-value art transactions, including deals involving works by Giacometti, Braque, Cézanne, and Calder.

Gray appears extensively in scheduling documents and emails related to Leon Black's financial and art affairs. She attended 'Black Family Meetings' at both Epstein's 71st Street residence and Elysium Management's offices at 445 Park Avenue, alongside Epstein's attorneys Darren Indyke and Alan Dlugash. She directly corresponded with Epstein about Sotheby's consignment agreements, art valuations, and bills of sale. One scheduling note describes her as 'Eileen Alexanderson's person,' indicating she was brought into Epstein's orbit through Black's family office manager. Many of her 499 appearances are in repeated revisions of the same meeting schedules and attendee lists.

Key Highlights

•Art counsel at Elysium Management who Epstein told to 'hand hold every step of the way' on appraisals of works by Giacometti and Braque
•Structured legal entities (Narrows Holdings LLC, AP Narrows LP) for Black's art acquisitions and arranged 1031 tax exchanges involving a Calder work and planned Cézanne purchases
•Regular attendee at Black Family Meetings held at Epstein's residence (9 East 71st Street) and Elysium's offices (445 Park Avenue, Suite 1401)
•Directly emailed Epstein about Sotheby's consignment agreements, valuations, and bills of sale for artwork transactions
•Previously served as Associate General Counsel and VP of Trusts and Estates at Sotheby's before joining Elysium

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Document Mentions (20 of 499)

EFTA00363086.pdf

EFTA00363086

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atherine 12:30pm Appt iv/Rich and Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at Lany Delson, Rich Joslin, Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp, Rich D'Agostino, Heather Gray, Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Darren TBD 7:00pm Dinner with Bobby Slayton (MM TBD Dinner wpm Zagat (either 0 or 10)? Wed. Sept 10, 2014 NY 10:00am

EFTA00363207.pdf

EFTA00363207

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Katherine 12:30pm Appt w/Rich and Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at Lamy Delson, Rich Joslin, Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp, Rich D'Agostino, Heather Gray, Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Darren 5:00pm Appt w/Anthony Barrett (a 5:30pm PHONE DATE wi 5:45pm PHONE DATE w/Jones Perry a) TBD 7:00pm Appt with

EFTA00363236.pdf

EFTA00363236

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atherine 12:30pm Appt w/Rich and Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at Larry Delson, Rich Joslin, Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp, Rich D'Agostino, Heather Gray, Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Damn EFTA00363237 TBD 7:00pm Dinner with Bobby Slayton ( ) TBD Dinner w/Tim Zagat (either 9th or 10)? II ed. Sept. 1

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EFTA00363230.pdf

EFTA00363230

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rine ( ) 12:30pm Appt w/Rich and Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at Larry Delson, Rich Joslin, Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp, Rich D'Agostino, Heather Gray, Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Darren 5:00pm Appt w/Anthony Barrett ( ) 5:30pm PHONE DATE wi=fa 5:45pm PHONE DATE Iv/Jones Peny 6:30pm Appt wi 7:00p

EFTA00363227.pdf

EFTA00363227

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rine ( ) 12:30pm Appt w/Rich and Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at Larry Delson, Rich Joslin, Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp, Rich D'Agostino, Heather Gray, Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Darren 5:00pm Appt w/Anthony Barrett ( ) 5:30pm PHONE DATE wi 5:45pm PHONE DATE Iv/Jones Peny 6:30pm Appt 7:00pm Appt

EFTA00363219.pdf

EFTA00363219

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Katherine 12:30pm Appt w/Rich and Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at Lary Delson, Rich Joslin, Eileen Aleranderson, Ada Clapp, Rich D'Agostino, Heather Gray, Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Darren 5:00pm Appt iv/Anthony Barrett ,a 5:30pm PHONE DATE 'VI 5:45pm PHONE DATE it/Jones Fem. ( ) TBD 7:00pm Appt wit

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EFTA00363249.pdf

EFTA00363249

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ne (* ) 12:30pm Appt iv/Rich and Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at Lany Delson, Rich Joslin, Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp, Rich D 'Agostino, Heather Gray Alan Dliegash, Rich Kahn, Darren 4:00pm TENTATIVE Appt n', (Still Awaiting Reply from 5:00pm Appt w/Anthony Barrett ( ) 5:30pm PHONE DATE w' 5:45

EFTA00363268.pdf

EFTA00363268

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Bebe Avdiu Subject: 2pm meeting with Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:43:58 +0000 , Ada Clapp , Rich Kahn Rich Joslin Eileen , Rich Heather Gray Danet Int im irSce Good morning. Reconfirming the meeting today 9 East 71st Street between 5th and Madison. Thank you, Assistant to Jeffrey Epst

EFTA00363262.pdf

EFTA00363262

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) 12:30pm Appt w/Rich and Darren wrote: 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at Lary Delson, Rich Joslin, Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp, Rich D'Agostino, Heather Gray, Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Damn 4:00pm TENTATIVE Appt ;v, (Still Awaiting Replyfrom=1 5:00pm Appt iv/Anthony Barrett 5:30pm PHONE DATE la 5:45pm

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EFTA00363274.pdf

EFTA00363274

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GMT-05:00 To: Larry Delson Cc: Bebe Avdiu Subject: Time Change to 1pm! ,Ada Clap ,Eileen Alexanderson ,Rich Kahn ,Rich Joslin Alan Dlugash ,Heather Gray ,Rich ,Darren Indyke <a> So sorry! Jeffrey is now asking to please start the meeting at 1pm! Please confirm back this will work with your schedul

EFTA00363432.pdf

EFTA00363432

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2:30pm Appt iv/Rich and Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at 71s1 Sheet Lany Delson, Rich Joslin, Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp, Rich D'Agostino, Heather Gray, Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Darren TBD 7:00pm Dinner with Bobby Slayton (MM EFTA00363433 TBD Dinner wilim Zagat (either 9th or 10th)? Wed. Sept

EFTA00363472.pdf

EFTA00363472

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:30pm Appt iv/Rich and Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at 71St St, et Limy Delson, Rich Joslin, Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp, Rich D'Agostino, Heather Gray, Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Darren TBD 7:00pm Dinner with Bobby Slayton (a) TBD Dinner wpm Zagat (either 9th or 1 Oth)? EFTA00363473 Wed. Sept 1

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EFTA00364677.pdf

EFTA00364677

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From: Eileen Alexanderson To: Lesley Groff <1 Subject: RE: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 15:06:26 +0000 Ada Clapp, Alan Halperin, Heather Gray, and myself. Rich Joslin will be on vacation. I asked Jeffrey if he wanted anyone else but he did not reply on that subject. From: Lesley Groff [ma

EFTA00364680.pdf

EFTA00364680

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k, super. thanks. Rich Kahn and Darren will come as well... On Aug 14, 2014, at 11:06 AM, Eileen Alexanderson < > wrote: Ada Clapp, Alan Halperin, Heather Gray, and myself. Rich Joslin will be on vacation. I asked Jeffrey if he wanted anyone else but he did not reply on that subject. From: Lesley Groff [ma

EFTA00364709.pdf

EFTA00364709

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00pm Black Family Meeting at their new office (646-589-0302) Elysium Management 445 Park Avenue, Suite 1401 Attendees: Eileen, Ada, Alan Halperin, Heather Gray, Rich D'Agostino, Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Damn EFTA00364709

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EFTA00363754.pdf

EFTA00363754

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erine 12:30pm Appt w/Rich and Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting WHERE? Limy Delson, Rich Joslin, Eileen Alexanderson, Ada Clapp, Rich D'Agostino, Heather Gray, Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Darren JOJO TO DRIVE YOU TBD 7:00pm Dinner with Bobby Slayton (M=) TBD Dinner wpm Zagat (either 9th or 10th)? EFTA003

EFTA00284895.pdf

EFTA00284895

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Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at their new office (MM) Elysium Management 445 Park Avenue, Suite 1401 Attendees: Eileen, Ada, Alan Halperin, Heather Gray, Rich S Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Darren JANUSZ TO DRIVE YOU 6:00pm Interview Appt w/Sara Hirsch aM) Thurs. Aug. 21. 2014 NY-DC-NY Reminder: Dar

EFTA00284949.pdf

EFTA00284949

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ppt w/Rich Kahn & Darren 12:00-2:00pm Appt w/Eileen Alexanderson et al, Rich and Darren 1:45pm Appt w/Joe Pagano (MM) 2:00pm Appt w 2:00pm Appt w/Heather Gray (Eileen Alexanderson's person) 2:30pm Meet Debra Black ad 3:00pm Appt w/Terje with Indian...landscape tools 4:00pm Appt w/Alan Dershowitz (waiting

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EFTA00285002.pdf

EFTA00285002

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Darren 2:00pm Black Family Meeting at their new office (MM) Elysium Management 445 Park Avenue, Suite 1401 Attendees: Eileen, Ada, Alan Halperin, Heather Gray, Rich S Alan Dlugash, Rich Kahn, Darren DRIVE YOU 6:00pm Interview Appt w/Sara Hirsch aM) Thurs. Aug. 21. 2014 NY-DC-NY Reminder: Darren on hol

EFTA00359016.pdf

EFTA00359016

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art STT via Delta#676 at 2:30pm arrive JFK 5:47pm (Rec. Loc. Carsco#I 11:00am Conf. Call iv/Rich Joslin, Ada, Eileen, Rich D'Agostino, Larry Delson, Heather Gray, FrL Nov. 14 2014 LSJ Sat. Nov. 15 2014 LSJ Sun. Nov. 16.2014 LSJ Mon. Nov. 17 2014 LSJ Tues. Nov. 18. 2014 LSJ Wed. Nov. 19.2014 LSJ EFTA0035

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Jeffrey Epstein