Brad Karp has stepped down as the chairman of the elite law firm Paul Weiss following the release of emails that reveal his ties to the controversial financier Jeffrey Epstein. Karp, who expressed regret over his interactions with Epstein, faced backlash after details emerged about his personal requests and advice offered to Epstein regarding legal matters. The fallout from the Epstein files has put significant pressure on the firm, leading to changes in leadership as the firm navigates the implications of these revelations.