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NER artifact: Part of law firm name Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP
"Rifkind" appears exclusively as part of the law firm name Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, which represented Jeffrey Epstein's legal interests through partners Brad S. Karp and Alan S. Halperin — a connection that led to Karp's resignation as firm chairman in February 2026 after Epstein-related emails were released by the DOJ.
All 962 mentions of "Rifkind" in the Epstein files occur within the full name of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, appearing in email signatures, letterheads, and correspondence headers. The firm's attorneys — particularly Brad S. Karp (chairman) and Alan S. Halperin (partner) — exchanged dozens of emails with Epstein and his assistant Lesley Groff between at least 2014 and 2019. These emails show scheduling of meetings, screenings of Woody Allen films, and in March 2019, Karp reviewing a draft court filing for Epstein regarding the reopening of his non-prosecution agreement, writing that the motion was "overwhelmingly persuasive." The name "Rifkind" itself refers to Judge Simon H. Rifkind, a former federal judge and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient who joined the firm in 1950 and whose name became part of the firm's identity.
Key Highlights
- •"Rifkind" is not a person in these documents — it is part of the law firm name Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, which had significant ties to Jeffrey Epstein through its chairman Brad S. Karp
- •Brad Karp resigned as Paul Weiss chairman on February 4, 2026, after DOJ-released emails revealed years of friendly correspondence with Epstein, including reviewing a draft court filing in 2019 and asking Epstein to help his son get a job on a Woody Allen production
- •Partner Alan S. Halperin also exchanged multiple emails directly with Epstein ([email protected]) scheduling meetings throughout 2014
- •The firm maintained that it never formally represented Epstein, though the emails show extensive personal and professional contact between its senior partners and Epstein
Frequently Asked Questions
Books for Further Reading
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
Document Mentions (20 of 962)
EFTA00294306.pdf
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EFTA00319465.pdf
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016 20:45:26 +0000 No problem, let's see what Jeff says, I'll hold 4-4:30 in Brad's calendar. Linda Masson I Administrative Assistant Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP New York, NY 10019-6064 Original Message From: Lesley Groff [mailto: Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 4:42 PM To: Ma
EFTA00319461.pdf
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ep 2016 20:34:23 +0000 Hello Lesley, Brad can do 11-1230, 230-430 tomorrow. Regards. Linda Linda Masson I Administrative Assistant Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Av nu of the Am ricas New York, NY 10019-6064 Original Message From: Lesley Groff [mailto: Sent: Thursday, Septem
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EFTA00333362.pdf
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ay... ; Ada Clapp > 1:30 is okay with me. But I have a hard stop a few minutes before 2pm. EFTA00333362 Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 (Direct Phone) I (Direct Fax) Original Message From: Finkelstein
EFTA00364638.pdf
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chard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 From: Jeffrey E. [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August
EFTA00364634.pdf
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ichard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, lam available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LIP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York. NY 10019-6064 From: jeffrey E. [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August
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EFTA00364675.pdf
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ichard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 >, Ada Clapp EFTA00364675 From: jeffrey E. [mailto:jeevacation@gma
EFTA00364677.pdf
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ichard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 From: jeffrey E. [[email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August
EFTA00364691.pdf
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erson , Ada Yes. On the 19th, l am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York. NY 10019-6064 From: jeffrey E. [mailto: Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 4:40 PM To
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EFTA00365049.pdf
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ichard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 From: jeffrey E. [[email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August 1
EFTA00365047.pdf
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Richard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, lam available all day. On the 20th, lam available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 From: Jeffrey E. [[email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August 1
EFTA00365051.pdf
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ichard Joslin Yes. On the 19th, I am available all day. On the 20th, I am available on or after 12. Thanks. Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 >, Ada Clapp EFTA00365051 From: Jeffrey E. [mailto:jeevacation@gma
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EFTA00367181.pdf
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wrote: Hi Rich. Would a meeting on July 9th work? Who will attend on your end? Thanks. Alan Alan S. Halperin I Partner EFTA00367181 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP I New York. NY 10019-6064 Phone) (Direct Fax) From: Richard Joan imallto Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 07:36 PM To: H
EFTA00369266.pdf
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ell. But thanks so much for your response, and we well. >> » Best, >> Selinda >> >> Selinda Munzell I Administrative Assistant >> Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP >> 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 >> (Direct Phone) >> I http://www.paulweiss.com >> >> Origi
EFTA00369492.pdf
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: Re: Jeffrey Epstein/Woody Allen Screening Date: Thu, 15 May 2014 16:57:20 +0000 Importance: Normal Thanks! Brad S. Karp I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 (Direct Phone) I (Direct Fax) I www.paulweiss.com Original Mess
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EFTA00369854.pdf
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ed herein. >> http://www.paulweiss.com/files/tbl_s29Publications/FileUpload5679/5647/230.pdf >> >> >> Alan S. Halperin I Partner >> Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP >> 1285 Avenue of the Americas I NwYrk NY 1 19-6064 >> (Direct Phone) I (Direct Fax) >> I http://www.paulweiss.com >>
EFTA00369853.pdf
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or matter addressed herein. http://www.paulweiss.com/files/tbl_s29Publications/FileUpload5679/5647/230.pdf Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York NY 10019-6064 (Direct Phone) I (Direct Fax) I http://www.paulweiss.com Original
EFTA00370058.pdf
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recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Click Here for More Information Alan S. Halperin I Partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10019-6064 (Direct Phone) I (Direct Fax) I www.pau welss.com Original Mess
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EFTA00370075.pdf
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addressed herein. > http://www.paulweiss.com/files/tbl_s29Publications/FileUpload5679/5647/230.pdf > • Alan S. Halperin I Partner > Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP > 1285 Avenue of the Americas I New York NY 10019-6064 (Direct Phone) I (Direct Fax) I http:/ www.paulweiss.com • Origi
EFTA02731023.pdf
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se which you paid to other professional advisors.' Since then, members of my staff held several meetings with your outside counsel at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP ("Paul Weiss") and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP ("Brownstein") to discuss your cooperation with the Committee's inves
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Weiss
PersonAmerican multinational white-shoe law firm headquartered in New York City
955 docs955 co-mentions
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OrganizationPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, major American law firm whose chairman Brad Karp corresponded with Epstein
910 docs910 co-mentions
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PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
822 docs822 co-mentions
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LocationCountry located primarily in North America
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PersonUnited States litigator
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PersonAttorney who represented Epstein estate and appeared in Elysium (Leon Black) family office meetings
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Lesley Groff
PersonExecutive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (2001-2019)
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Ada Clapp
PersonIndividual referenced in Epstein documents
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Eileen Alexanderson
PersonManager of Leon Black's family office, handled Epstein's accounting and financial operations
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Brad Wechsler
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55 docs55 co-mentions
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PersonAmerican billionaire businessman (born 1951)
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PersonExecutive assistant to Leon Black at Apollo Global Management
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PersonPerson referenced in documents
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PersonAmerican commodities trader (1934–2013)
39 docs39 co-mentions
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OrganizationElysium Management LLC, Leon Black family office founded in 1992, connected to Epstein through financial dealings
38 docs38 co-mentions
Richard Joslin
PersonCFO of Elysium Management LLC, Epstein's financial management company
34 docs34 co-mentions
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LocationCapital city of Wisconsin, United States
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OrganizationLaw firm
29 docs29 co-mentions
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LocationMost populous city in the United States
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