The resignation of Brad Karp, chairman of the prominent law firm Paul Weiss, has sparked significant attention following the release of the Epstein files. According to Geo Business, Karp resigned on February 4, 2026, after his name appeared in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The News Pakistan corroborates this, noting that Scott Barshay will succeed Karp as chairman. BBC News reported that Paul Weiss previously stated Karp did not engage in any misconduct, highlighting the firm's attempt to distance itself from the scandal. The Financial Times emphasized the gravity of the situation by detailing the U.S. Justice Department's release of files that revealed Karp's connections with Epstein, though specifics of these connections were not disclosed.