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Brad S. Karp was the chairman of elite law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison who developed a personal friendship with Jeffrey Epstein through his legal representation of billionaire Leon Black, and who resigned from his chairmanship in February 2026 after unsealed documents revealed the extent of their correspondence, including advisory work on Epstein's plea deal defense and coordination on surveilling a woman.
Karp appears extensively in the Epstein files through direct personal correspondence with Epstein spanning from at least 2014 to 2019. The emails show Karp exchanging friendly messages, arranging social events like a Woody Allen film screening, dining at Epstein's Manhattan home, reviewing legal strategy documents related to Epstein's plea deal, and coordinating surveillance of a woman on behalf of their mutual associate Leon Black. Karp also appears in legal filings as a Paul, Weiss attorney on cases involving Bear Stearns and Fortress Investment Group, and in law firm newsletters. His email signature — identifying him as Chairman (later Partner) of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP — appears in hundreds of documents, accounting for the high mention count alongside partial name matches for the firm name.

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
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From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 10:46 PM To: Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 3:59 PM, Karp, Brad S = wrote: I made a call about 10 days ago and a=l seemed smooth. Let me make one more
rey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 10:46 PM To: Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 3:59 PM, Karp, Brad S = wrote: I made a call about 10 days ago and a=l seemed smooth. Let me make one more follow up call a=d get right back to you. Thanks. Brad S. K
p, Brad S = wrote: I made a call about 10 days ago and a=l seemed smooth. Let me make one more follow up call a=d get right back to you. Thanks. Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 www.paulweiss.com <http://www.paulwe
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From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 9:53 AM To: Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: Last Night you are always welcome. . th=re are many many nights of unique talents. you will be i=vited often On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 a
ast Night you are always welcome. . th=re are many many nights of unique talents. you will be i=vited often On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 5:49 AM, Karp, Brad S =lt Jeffrey, =.com <mailto > wrote: I can't thank you enough for including me in an evening I'll never =orget. It was truly "once in a lifetime"
etime" in every way, tho=gh I hope to be invited again. You are an extraordinary host -- and your home....!!! Thanks, again. See you soon. Brad Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 <mailto > I www.paulwei=s.com This
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unday, October 21, 2018 3:12 PM To: Brad S Karp Subject: Re: Re: k > wrote: I will. At a board offsite now, but I =9911 call during a break. Brad S. Karp Chairman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LIP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019.6064 (Direct Phone) I (Direct Fax) www.pa
iss.com <http://www.paulweiss.com> From: J <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]» Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2018 11:09 AM To: Karp, Brad S > Subject: Re: On Sun, Oct 21, 2018 at 11:06 AM Karp, Brad S <mailto I will. Seeing her tomorrow at 5.<1=> =a» wrote: EFTA_R1_01824232 EFTA026
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Feb 1, 2016 at 6:20 PM, Karp, Brad S =1t > wrote: How did Thurs=ay's meeting with Leon go? Progress? Happy to catch up whenever is good for you. Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP I www.paulwei=s.com This message is intended only for the use of the Addressee and may cont
Re: Status , not the right time, new i=sue to deal with , OY. , i assume he will bring yo= into the loop. , On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 6:20 PM, Karp, Brad S =1t > wrote: How did Thurs=ay's meeting with Leon go? Progress? Happy to catch up whenever is good for you. Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul, Weiss,
From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 1:12 AM To: Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: Status , not the right time, new i=sue to deal with , OY. , i assume he will bring yo= into the loop. , On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 6:20
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you > On Jan 10, 2018, at 11:11 AM, Karp, Brad S c > wrote: > • Thanks, Lesley. > • David's girlfriend's name is Courtney Loo. > • Brad > • Brad S. Karp I Chairman > Paul, Weiss, Rif kind, Wharton & Garrison LLP • Original Message > From: Lesley Groff [mailto: > Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018
To: Brad Karp Cc: Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:16:41 +0000 Excellent! thank you > On Jan 10, 2018, at 11:11 AM, Karp, Brad S c > wrote: > • Thanks, Lesley. > • David's girlfriend's name is Courtney Loo. > • Brad > • Brad S. Karp I Chairman > Paul, Weiss, Rif kind,
eiss, Rif kind, Wharton & Garrison LLP • Original Message > From: Lesley Groff [mailto: > Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 11:05 AM > To: Karp, Brad S < > Subject: Jeffrey Epstein > • Hello Brad...I understand your son and his girlfriend will meet Jeffrey today at Woody's screening room to view h
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From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:16 PM To: Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: Your Call is now better? On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 6:06 PM, Karp, Brad S c » wrote: Ok. Let me try to step away then. Brad S. Karp I
Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: Your Call is now better? On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 6:06 PM, Karp, Brad S c » wrote: Ok. Let me try to step away then. Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 Direct Phone • irec ax <=r> au wei
l.com> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 10:16 PM To: Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: Your Call is now better? On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 6:06 PM, Karp, Brad S c » wrote: Ok. Let me try to step away then. Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I Ne
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k, NY 10019-6064 (Direct Phone) I Direct Fax) From: jeffrey E. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 06:15 PM To: Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: Your Call I www.paulweiss.com nothing urgent leon tax On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 6:06 PM, Karp, Brad S •4 > wrote: Ok. Let me try to s
ust 25, 2016 06:15 PM To: Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: Your Call I www.paulweiss.com nothing urgent leon tax On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 6:06 PM, Karp, Brad S •4 > wrote: Ok. Let me try to step away then. Brad S. Karp Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas New Y
s.com> On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 5:27 PM, Karp, Brad S wrote: Jeffrey, Out of town and sorry I missed your call. I'll call in a little bit. Brad Brad S. Karp Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 (Direct Phone) I www.paulweiss.com Th
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On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 8:09 AM, Karp, Brad S =lt;bkarp@paulweis=.com <mailto:[email protected]> wrote: Thanks, Jeffrey. What II/time is best? Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LIP 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019-6064 0316> - . - . . . -. <http://www
From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 1:27 PM To: Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 8:09 AM, Karp, Brad S =lt;bkarp@paulweis=.com <mailto:[email protected]> wrote: Thanks, Jeffrey. What II/
ffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 1:27 PM To: Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 8:09 AM, Karp, Brad S =lt;bkarp@paulweis=.com <mailto:[email protected]> wrote: Thanks, Jeffrey. What II/time is best? Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, W
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Same response. Karp, Brad S =Ma Thursday, March 1, 2018 12:11 PM jeffrey E. Re: whoopsie Brad S. Karp I Chairman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison =LP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York,&=bs.;NY 10019-6064 I http://www.paulweiss.com Bio
sday, March 1, 2018 6:17 AM To: Karp, Brad Subject: Re: whoopsie sargent shultz said he knew nothing of it On Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 9:38 PM, Karp, Brad S > wrote: Really. Brad S. Karp I Chairman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 <https://ur
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From: Lesley Groff <Ma To: Brad Karp Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:13:04 +0000 thx > On Dec 7, 2017, at 12:12 PM, Karp, Brad S < wrote: > • I'll be there. > • Brad S. Karp I Chairman > Paul, Weiss, Rif kind, Wharton & Garrison LLP > 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New Yo
ct: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:13:04 +0000 thx > On Dec 7, 2017, at 12:12 PM, Karp, Brad S < wrote: > • I'll be there. > • Brad S. Karp I Chairman > Paul, Weiss, Rif kind, Wharton & Garrison LLP > 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 I http://www.paulweiss.com •
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Jeffrey and I have been exchanging notes. I got stuck in a board meeting and will be calling Jeffrey this morning instead. Thanks. > • Brad > • Brad S. Karp I Partner > Paul, Weiss, Rif kind, Wharton & Garrison LLP New York, NY 10019-6064 (Direct Phone) I (Direct Fax) I www.paulweiss.com Original
From: Lesley Groff czMIMIII > To: "Karp, Brad S" Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:55:17 +0000 Ok very good! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2016, at 7:53 AM, K
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16, at 5:51 PM, Karp, Brad S < > wrote: Jeffrey, Copying David, who actually does know about movies! Thanks so much, again. Brad EFTA00823417 Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (Direct Phone) I (Direct Fax) www.paulweiss.com From: Jeffrey E. imalltoleev-acationegmal
y imaginable. But, even to be a fly on the wall would be an honor in this situation. Thanks again. Best, David On Jun 1, 2016, at 5:51 PM, Karp, Brad S < > wrote: Jeffrey, Copying David, who actually does know about movies! Thanks so much, again. Brad EFTA00823417 Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul
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From: "Karp, Brad S" To: ==. > Subject: RE: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 21:28:38 +0000 Thanks and sorry. Brad S. Karp I Chairman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 Original Message From: [mailto:
From: "Karp, Brad S" To: ==. > Subject: RE: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 21:28:38 +0000 Thanks and sorry. Brad S. Karp I Chairman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, W
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18 May 2017 16:32:14 +0000 I can join for about an hour. I need to introduce someone at a dinner in midtown at 6:45. Would that work for Jeffrey? Brad S. Karp I Chairman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton S Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York NY 10019-6064 (Direct Phone) I (Direct Fax) Bio:
From: "Karp, Brad S" To: Cc: "Munzell, Selinda" ca. Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 18 May 2017 16:32:14 +0000 I can join for about an hour. I need to intro
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Brad S < wrote: David is free and would love to come. Can he bring his girlfriend, who works with him as well. She's very cool. Thanks so much I Brad S. Karp I Chairman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York,. NY 10019-6064 (212) 373-3316 (Direct Phone) (212)
18 15:25:33 +0000 Forwarded message -------- From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Date: Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 10:25 AM Subject: Re: To: Karp, Brad S <[email protected]> Yes On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 10:01 AM Karp, Brad S < wrote: David is free and would love to come. Can he bring his girlfrien
From: Sent: To: Subject: jeffrey E. [[email protected]] 6/13/2018 2:36:34 PM Karp, Brad S Re: my suggested type of edits. lets talk he is commited to not doing it - now, if any hint of trouble ill explain on the phone I had a long talk thi
Page: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030402 →ong talk this morning. On Wed, Jun 13, 2018 at 10:24 AM, Karp, Brad S < Thanks. It's still quite challenging. Will speak shortly to Michael. > wrote: Brad S. Karp | Chairman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas 1 New York, NY 10019-6064 http://www.paulweiss.com Bio: https://w
Page: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030402 →mericas | New York, NY 10019-6064 www.paulweiss.com From: jeffrey E. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 2:51 PM To: Karp, Brad S <[email protected]> Subject: today http://dailycaller.com/2017/12/15/report-feminist-lawyer-promised-cash-to-trump-sexual-harassment- accusers/?utm
Page: HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030366 →: Subject: Karp, Brad S 12/15/2017 8:25:35 PM jeffrey E. [[email protected]] RE: today Importance: High Wow, call me naïve, but that's something. Brad S. Karp | Chairman Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas | New York, NY 10019-6064 www.paulweiss.com From: jeffrey E. [mai
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er join the call! I will email him now... On Aug 26, 2016, at 7:52 AM, Karp, Brad S < Works for me. Can we add Brad Wechsler to the call as well? Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 bkarp_gpauiweiss.com j www.pauiweiss.
bkarp_gpauiweiss.com j www.pauiweiss.com > wrote: From: Fenn, Patrick [mailto Sent: Friday, Atpust 26, 2016 07:51 AM To: Lesley Groff Cc: Karp, Brad S Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein I will be in flight that is scheduled to land at 1030. Can we say 11 to be safe? Patrick B. Fenn AKIN GUMP STRAUSS H
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Brad S •,: > wrote: > • I can join for about an hour. I need to introduce someone at a dinner in midtown at 6:45. Would that work for Jeffrey? > Brad S. Karp I Chairman > Paul, Weiss, Rif kind, Wharton & Garrison LLP > 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 (Direct Phone) I Direct Fax)
Direct Phone) I Direct Fax) > • Bio: Original Message > • From: Lesley Groff [mailto: > Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 12:28 PM > To: Karp, Brad S > Cc: Munzell, Selinda > Subject: Jeffrey Epstein > • Hello Brad. Jeffrey is asking if you would like to join him and Kathy Ruemmler tomorrow at

Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
Weiss
PersonAmerican multinational white-shoe law firm headquartered in New York City
Wharton & Garrison LLP
OrganizationPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, major American law firm whose chairman Brad Karp corresponded with Epstein
Rifkind
PersonNER artifact: Part of law firm name Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP

United States
LocationCountry located primarily in North America

Lesley Groff
PersonExecutive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (2001-2019)
Leon Black
PersonAmerican billionaire businessman (born 1951)

Woody Allen
PersonAmerican filmmaker, actor and comedian (born 1935)

Alan Dershowitz
PersonAmerican lawyer, author, and art collector (born 1938)

Kathryn Ruemmler
PersonAmerican lawyer; White House Counsel under Obama (2011-2014), former General Counsel at Goldman Sachs

Marc Rich
PersonAmerican commodities trader (1934–2013)

Madison
LocationCapital city of Wisconsin, United States
Darren Indyke
PersonAmerican lawyer, longtime personal attorney and co-executor of Jeffrey Epstein's estate

Tom Pritzker
PersonAmerican billionaire
Brad S. Karp Partner
PersonPerson referenced in documents

John F. Kennedy
PersonPresident of the United States from 1961 to 1963 (1917–1963)

Melanie Spinella
PersonExecutive assistant to Leon Black at Apollo Global Management

Michael Wolff
PersonAmerican author, essayist, and journalist

Ehud Barak
Person10th Prime Minister of Israel

Brad Wechsler
PersonAmerican business executive, former IMAX Corporation chairman and CEO, Managing Partner of Elysium LLC (Leon Black's family office)