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Large law firm in the United States, based in Chicago, Illinois
Kirkland & Ellis LLP was Jeffrey Epstein's primary law firm during the 2008 non-prosecution agreement negotiations, with partners Kenneth Starr and Jay Lefkowitz representing him in correspondence with federal prosecutors.
The firm appears primarily through formal legal correspondence and confidentiality disclaimers on attorney communications during the 2008 federal case. Multiple letters show Kirkland & Ellis partners Kenneth Starr (Los Angeles office) and Jay Lefkowitz (New York office) actively negotiating with U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta and the Department of Justice on Epstein's behalf. Most mentions are letterhead identifications and email footers, but these represent substantive legal representation during a critical period when Epstein's controversial plea deal was being finalized.
Key Highlights
- •Kirkland & Ellis partners Kenneth Starr and Jay Lefkowitz were Epstein's lead attorneys during 2008 federal non-prosecution agreement negotiations
- •Jay Lefkowitz had a prior professional connection to prosecutor Alexander Acosta—both worked at Kirkland & Ellis in the 1990s when Acosta was an associate
- •The firm's involvement is documented through formal legal correspondence with the U.S. Attorney's Office and Department of Justice throughout May-August 2008
- •Kirkland & Ellis is one of the world's largest and most profitable law firms, with notable alumni including Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and former Attorney General William Barr
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
Kenneth W. Starr Joe D. Whitley Kirkland & Ellis LLP Alston & Bird LLP 777 South Figueroa Street The Atlantic Building Angeles, CA 90017-5800 950 F Street, NW , DC _ May 27, 2008 VIA FACSIMILE I CONF
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KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP AND AFFILIATED PARTNERSHIPS 777 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90017 Kenneth W. Starr ; To Call Writer Directiy: (213) 680-8400 Fac
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CONFIDENTIAL SUBMISSION TO THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL RE J. EPSTEIN HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012135 --- PAGE BREAK --- KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP AND AFFILIATED PARTNERSHIPS 777 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90017 Kenneth W. Starr : To Call Writer Directly: FP Facsimile: www
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Florida First Assistant U.S. Attorney 7 99 N.E. 4 Street Miami, FL 33132 (305) 961-9100 DELIVERY BY FACSIMILE May 19, 2008 Jay P. Lefkowitz, Esq. Kirkland & Ellis LLP Citigroup Center 153 East 53rd Street New York, New York 10022-4675 Re: Jeffrey Epstein Dear Mr. Lefkowitz, I am in receipt of your e-mail dated
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Kenneth W. Starr Joe D. Whitley Kirkland & Ellis LLP Alston & Bird LLP 777 South Figueroa Street The Atlantic Building Angeles, CA 90017-5800 950 F Street, NW , May 27, 2008 VIA FACSIMILE CONFIDENTIA
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Kenneth W. Starr Joe D. Whitley Kirkland & Ellis LLP Alston & Bird LLP 777 South Figueroa Street The Atlantic Building Los Angeles, CA 90017-5800 950 F Street, NW a = DC _ May 19, 2008 VIA FACSIMILE C
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tial, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and m
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tial, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and
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tial, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited HOUS
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ial, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and
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ial, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and
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Sep 8, 2011Source: House Oversight Committee
Kenneth W., Starr Joe D, Whitley Kirkland & Ellis LLP Alston & Bird LLP 777 South Figueroa Street The Atlantic Building Los Angeles, CA 90017-5800 050 F Street, NW Phone: 213-680-8440 ~ Washington, DC 20
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Kenneth W. Starr Joe D. Whitley Kirkland & Ellis LLP Alston & Bird LLP 777 South Figueroa Street The Atlantic Building Los Angeles, CA 90017-5800 950 F Street, NW Phone: 213-680-8440 Washington, DC 2000
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ntial, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and m
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al, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited an
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ed, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for EFTA00013504 --- PAGE BREAK --- the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited an
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al, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited an
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al, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited an
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al, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Kirkland & Ellis LLP or Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited an
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
Kenneth W. Starr Joe D. Whitley Kirkland & Ellis LLP Alston & Bird LLP 777 South Figueroa Street The Atlantic Building Los Angeles, CA 90017-5800 950 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004-1404 May 19, 200
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Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
54 docs54 co-mentions
Jay Lefkowitz
PersonAmerican lawyer
45 docs45 co-mentions
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
Organization32 docs32 co-mentions
Alexander Acosta
PersonAmerican attorney and politician
27 docs27 co-mentions
Department of Justice
Organization17 docs17 co-mentions
Ken Starr
PersonAmerican judge and educational administrator (1946–2022)
15 docs15 co-mentions
Bill Clinton
PersonPresident of the United States from 1993 to 2001 (born 1946)
15 docs15 co-mentions
Florida
LocationState of the United States of America
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Mark Filip
PersonUnited States federal judge
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Office of the Deputy Attorney General
Organization9 docs9 co-mentions
RB
Roy Black
PersonAmerican lawyer (1945–2025)
8 docs8 co-mentions
Ghislaine Maxwell
PersonBritish socialite and sex trafficker, daughter of Robert Maxwell, accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein
7 docs7 co-mentions
Harvey Weinstein
PersonAmerican film producer and sex offender (born 1952)
7 docs7 co-mentions
HE
Herman
PersonMale given name
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Munich
LocationCapital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany
6 docs6 co-mentions
Supreme Court
OrganizationHighest court of jurisdiction in the US
6 docs6 co-mentions
Joe D. Whitley
PersonAmerican lawyer
6 docs6 co-mentions
the United States Attorney’s Office
Organization6 docs6 co-mentions
FI
Filip
PersonProtein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
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Alston & Bird LLP
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