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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jay Lefkowitz
PersonAmerican lawyer
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Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
627 docs627 co-mentions
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
OrganizationInternational law firm
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Alexander Acosta
PersonAmerican attorney and politician, 27th U.S. Secretary of Labor (born 1969)
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Leon Black
PersonAmerican billionaire businessman (born 1951)
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Jack Goldberger
PersonAmerican criminal defense attorney who represented Jeffrey Epstein, partner at Goldberger Weiss P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida
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OrganizationUnited States Department of Justice, federal executive department responsible for law enforcement
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Roy Black
PersonAmerican lawyer (1945–2025)
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A. Marie Villafana
PersonFormer Assistant U.S. Attorney, lead federal prosecutor in the 2008 Epstein case
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Jeffrey Sloman
PersonFederal prosecutor, referenced in Epstein case legal proceedings
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Citigroup Center
OrganizationOffice building in Midtown Manhattan
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Southern District
LocationFederal judicial district in New York City
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United States
LocationCountry located primarily in North America
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Ken Starr
PersonAmerican judge and educational administrator (1946–2022)
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the Southern District
LocationFederal judicial district in New York City
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Kenneth Marra
PersonAmerican judge
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Munich
LocationCapital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany
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Robert C. Josefsberg
PersonFlorida criminal defense attorney, appeared in Epstein legal proceedings
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Marie
PersonPrimarily refers to Ann Marie Villafana (USAFLS prosecutor in Epstein case), extracted from partial name references
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Gerald Lefcourt
PersonAmerican lawyer
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