Top Law Firm Chairman Resigns After Release of Emails With Jeffrey Epstein

‘Recent reporting has created a distraction,’ Brad Karp said.

(Left) Brad Karp; (Right) Jeffrey Epstein; in file photographs. Steven Ferdman/Getty Images; New York State Sex Offender Registry

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison said on Feb. 4 that its chairman has resigned, after emails he exchanged with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made public.

Brad Karp decided to step down, the firm, known as Paul Weiss, said in a statement.