Brad Karp Steps Down as Epstein Emails Shake Paul Weiss

The chairman of one of the world's most powerful law firms has stepped down after newly released emails revealed past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein. Brad Karp's resignation from Paul Weiss comes as renewed scrutiny surrounds the relationships between Epstein and figures at the highest levels of business and law.

The emails, released by US authorities, show social interactions and personal exchanges that continued years after Epstein's conviction. While the firm insists it never formally represented him, the revelations have raised serious questions about judgement, ethics, and the culture inside elite institutions that advise governments, banks, and global corporations.

In this video, we break down what the emails reveal, why the pressure on Karp intensified so quickly, and how the fallout could affect Paul Weiss and its high profile clients. We also look at the wider impact of the Epstein scandal and why it continues to force resignations and reputational damage years later.

Watch till the end to understand why this resignation matters and what it says about power, accountability, and trust at the top of the legal world.