Who is R. Everdell in the Epstein files?

Christian R. Everdell was one of Ghislaine Maxwell's lead defense attorneys during her criminal trial related to Jeffrey Epstein. He is a partner at Cohen & Gresser LLP in New York, specializing in white collar criminal defense. Everdell represented Maxwell throughout the case, appearing on all major court filings, motions, and legal correspondence.

What was Christian Everdell's background before representing Ghislaine Maxwell?

Before joining Cohen & Gresser LLP in 2017, Everdell spent nearly a decade as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, where he was a member of the Complex Frauds and Cybercrime Unit and the Terrorism and International Narcotics Unit. He notably worked on the investigation and prosecution of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, the former head of the Sinaloa drug cartel. He is a Harvard Law School graduate and earned his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Princeton.

What role did Christian Everdell play in Ghislaine Maxwell's defense?

Everdell served as trial counsel and was actively involved in all aspects of Maxwell's defense. He filed multiple bail motions, motions to dismiss the superseding indictment, conducted cross-examinations of witnesses, and coordinated strategy with Maxwell's legal team. He appears on court documents related to discovery disputes, protective orders, witness testimony objections, and all major legal memoranda filed on Maxwell's behalf.

Is Christian Everdell connected to Jeffrey Epstein directly?

No, Christian Everdell had no personal connection to Jeffrey Epstein. He appears in the Epstein files solely in his professional capacity as Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorney. His representation began after Maxwell was charged in 2020, years after Epstein's death in 2019.

Who is R. Everdell in the Epstein files?

Christian R. Everdell was one of Ghislaine Maxwell's lead defense attorneys during her criminal trial related to Jeffrey Epstein. He is a partner at Cohen & Gresser LLP in New York, specializing in white collar criminal defense. Everdell represented Maxwell throughout the case, appearing on all major court filings, motions, and legal correspondence.

What was Christian Everdell's background before representing Ghislaine Maxwell?

Before joining Cohen & Gresser LLP in 2017, Everdell spent nearly a decade as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, where he was a member of the Complex Frauds and Cybercrime Unit and the Terrorism and International Narcotics Unit. He notably worked on the investigation and prosecution of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, the former head of the Sinaloa drug cartel. He is a Harvard Law School graduate and earned his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Princeton.

What role did Christian Everdell play in Ghislaine Maxwell's defense?

Everdell served as trial counsel and was actively involved in all aspects of Maxwell's defense. He filed multiple bail motions, motions to dismiss the superseding indictment, conducted cross-examinations of witnesses, and coordinated strategy with Maxwell's legal team. He appears on court documents related to discovery disputes, protective orders, witness testimony objections, and all major legal memoranda filed on Maxwell's behalf.

Is Christian Everdell connected to Jeffrey Epstein directly?

No, Christian Everdell had no personal connection to Jeffrey Epstein. He appears in the Epstein files solely in his professional capacity as Ghislaine Maxwell's defense attorney. His representation began after Maxwell was charged in 2020, years after Epstein's death in 2019.

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Christian R. Everdell served as one of Ghislaine Maxwell's lead defense attorneys throughout her criminal trial, representing her alongside Cohen & Gresser LLP and other defense counsel in case 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) in the Southern District of New York.

Everdell appears extensively throughout Maxwell's legal documents as her trial counsel from Cohen & Gresser LLP. He is listed on virtually every court filing, motion, and legal memorandum as one of the primary attorneys representing Maxwell, including bail motions, motions to dismiss, protective orders, and correspondence with prosecutors. His name appears in signature blocks, CC lists, and as counsel of record across all phases of the case. All 71 mentions are high-signal legal documents where he was actively representing Maxwell, with no low-signal or automated content.

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•Served as lead trial counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell in her high-profile criminal prosecution related to Jeffrey Epstein
•Partner at Cohen & Gresser LLP specializing in white collar criminal defense, formerly an Assistant U.S. Attorney in SDNY for nearly a decade
•Appears on major defense filings including renewed bail motions, motions to dismiss the superseding indictment for breach of non-prosecution agreement, and opposition to government's detention motion
•Conducted correspondence with prosecutors and coordinated with co-counsel including Jeffrey Pagliuca, Laura Menninger, Mark Cohen, and Bobbi Sternheim throughout the case
•Also represented other high-profile defendants including Sam Bankman-Fried (FTX) and was involved in the prosecution of 'El Chapo' Guzman during his time as federal prosecutor

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e available should the Court have any questions. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Patrick J. Smith cc: Patrick J. Smith Smith Villazor LLP Christian R. Everdell, Esq., Jeffrey S. Pagliuca, Esq., Laura A. Menninger, Esq., Mark Stewart Cohen, Esq., Bobbi C. Stemheim, Esq. (by e-mail) Am* EFTA00040235

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ress our concerns as quickly as possible. Very truly yours, gag 51,44444s Bobbi C. Sternheim, Esq. cc: via email Mark S. Cohen, Esq. Christian R. Everdell, Esq. Jeff Pagliuca, Esq. Laura Menninger, Esq. 6 EFTA00040356

EFTA00065631.pdf

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Protective Order (Dkt. 36). Please contact us with any questions. Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Is/ Christian R. Everdell Mark S. Cohen Christian R. Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP Mm' cc: All counsel of record (via email) EFTA00065631

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EFTA00065716.pdf

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AINE MAXWELL, Defendant. x 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) MEMORANDUM OF GHISLAINE MAXWELL IN SUPPORT OF HER RENEWED MOTION FOR BAIL Mark S. Cohen Christian R. Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP Jeffrey S. Pagliuca Laura A. Menninger HADDON, MORGAN & FOREMAN P.C. Bobbi C. Stemheim Law Offices of Bobbi C. Stemheim At

EFTA00065989.pdf

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ANDUM OF GHISLAINE MAXWELL IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT FOR BREACH OF NON-PROSECUTION AGREEMENT Mark S. Cohen Christian R. Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP Jeffrey S. Pagliuca Laura A. Menninger HADDON, MORGAN & FOREMAN P.C. Bobbi C. Stemheim Law Offices of Bobbi C. Stemheim At

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Defendant. x 20 Cr. 330 (AJN) MEMORANDUM OF GHISLAINE MAXWELL IN OPPOSITION TO THE GOVERNMENT'S MOTION FOR DETENTION Mark S. Cohen Christian R. Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP 800 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-957-7600 Jeffrey S. Pagliuca (pro hac vice admission pending) Laura A. Menn

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EFTA00073623.pdf

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ourt have any questions. Respectfully submitted, Is/ Patrick J. Smith Patrick J. Smith Smith Villazor LLP cc: AUSA AUSA AUSA AUSA Christian R. Everdell, Esq., Jeffrey S. Pagliuca, Esq., Laura A. Menninger, Esq., Mark Stewart Cohen, Esq., Bobbi C. Stemheim, Esq. (by e-mail) EFTA00073623

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URCES Jeffrey S. Pagliuca Laura A. Menninger HADDON, MORGAN & FOREMAN P.C. 150 East 10th Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-831-7364 Christian R. Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP 800 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-957-7600 Bobbi C. Sternheim Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim 225 Broadway,

EFTA00074479.pdf

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Accuser-3's testimony that includes the points discussed above. Dated: October 18, 2021 New York, New York Respectfully submitted, Is/ Christian R. Everdell Christian R. Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP 800 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 Phone: Jeffrey S. Pagliuca Laura A. Menninger HADDON, MORGAN &

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EFTA00075351.pdf

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roposed briefing schedule for the Court's consideration by the end of the day. Respectfully submitted, Is/ Mark S. Cohen Mark S. Cohen Christian R. Everdell EFTA00075351 The Honorable Alison J. Nathan July 6, 2020 Page 2 New York, New York 10022 (212) 957-7600 Mk cc: e-mail) (by e-mail) (by e-

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EFTA00076294.pdf

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28 C.F.R. § 16.26(b)). me. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact Sincerely, Is/ Christian R. Everdell Christian R. Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP 800 Third Avenue, 21st Floor New York New York 10022 cc: All counsel of record (by email) 2051279.1

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EFTA00077100.pdf

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• For the reasons set forth above, we respectfully submit that the Court should grant Ms. Maxwell's motion. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Christian R. Everdell Mark S. Cohen Christian R. Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP 800 Third Avenue, 21st Floor New York, New York 10022 cc: All counsel of record (via E

EFTA00077263.pdf

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JN) MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF GHISLAINE MAXWELL'S THIRD MOTION FOR RELEASE ON BAIL Bobbi C. Sternheim Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim Christian R. Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP Jeffrey S. Pagliuca Laura A. Menninger HADDON, MORGAN & FOREMAN P.C. Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell EFTA00077263 INTRODU

EFTA00077249.pdf

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MAXWELL IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS THE SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT AS IT WAS OBTAINED IN VIOLATION OF THE SIXTH AMENDMENT Mark S. Cohen Christian R. Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP 800 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-957-7600 Jeffrey S. Pagliuca Laura A. Menninger HADDON, MORGAN & FOREMAN P.

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EFTA00077571.pdf

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ISMISS COUNTS FIVE AND SIX Jeffrey S. Pagliuca Laura A. Menninger HADDON, MORGAN & FOREMAN P.C. 150 East 10th Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Christian R. Everdell COHEN & GRESSER LLP 800 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 Bobbi C. Stemheim Law Offices of Bobbi C. Stemheim 33 West 19th Street - 4th Floor New

EFTA00078224.pdf

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sdoj.gov [email protected] CaseView.ECF@usdoj,gca,/ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bobbi C Sternheim Christian R. Everdell David Boies , II Jeffrey S. Pagliuca Katielynn Boyd Townsend utodocket@cohengressercom NYC Managing [email protected] [email protected] US

EFTA00078222.pdf

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sdoj.gov [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected],/ [email protected] Bobbi C Sternheim Christian R. Everdell David Boies , Jeffrey S. Pagliuca ■ Katielynn Boyd Townsend h [email protected] autodocket@cohengressercom YC Managing ClerkfabsfIlp.com as

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EFTA00078746.pdf

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any questions. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Patrick J. Smith Patrick J. Smith Smith Villazor LLP SO ORDERED. AUSA AUSA , AUSA AUSA Christian R. Everdell, Esq., Jeffrey S. Pagliuca, Esq., Laura A. Menninger, Esq., Mark Stewart Cohen, Esq., Bobbi C. Stemheim, Esq. (by e-mail) EFTA00078746

EFTA00040087.pdf

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tion by an analyst at the AT&T GLDC. The records have been purged and are unable to be created in the same format as originally provided. Christian R. Everdell mailed them to the National Compliance Center on 10/14/2021. The attached copies of usage records appear to be in the same format as records that we

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