“If you were going to write a Greek tragedy about a law firm leader, this is it,” a former senior Paul Weiss attorney told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. And Paul Weiss lawyers and staff outpaced other major law firms in donations to Democrats during the 2024 election cycle. Karp frequently used Paul Weiss resources to challenge the first Trump administration and partner with civil rights and advocacy groups. Karp’s communications with Epstein concerning Black and other matters would ultimately contribute to the law firm leader’s resignation. Fearing the order would prompt a client exodus and destroy the 150-year-old firm, Karp sought a settlement with Trump.

Source: Huffington Post February 07, 2026 20:12 UTC