yahoo news | The Epstein files’ cottage industry by undefined
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yahoo news | The Epstein files’ cottage industry by undefined
The unprecedented public release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files has sparked a rapid‑fire “cottage industry” among elite lawyers. Hundreds of people whose names appear—whether as high‑profile figures, peripheral contacts, or merely a mention in an email—have rushed to retain criminal‑defense and white‑collar attorneys to manage the fallout, protect reputations, and navigate congressional oversight. At the same time, major universities, corporations, and nonprofit organizations have hired top white‑shoe firms to conduct internal investigations, vet donors, and issue recommendations on policies ranging from donor‑vetting to conflict‑of‑interest protocols.
Among the most visible retainers are medical influencer Peter Attia, who denies wrongdoing over “embarrassing” emails with Epstein; supermodel Naomi Campbell, represented by Hollywood litigator Martin Singer; and Epstein’s former accountant Richard Kahn, who has turned to former federal prosecutor Daniel Ruzumna. Institutions such as Bard College, Barnard College, and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic board have each hired renowned firms—WilmerHale, Cleary Gottlieb, O’Melveny & Myers—to review communications and relationships with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The House Oversight Committee continues to subpoena witnesses, including longtime assistants Sarah Kellen and Lesely Groff, as well as political aides linked to Bill Clinton and other prominent figures.
The surge of legal work extends beyond client representation; some lawyers have become newsmakers themselves. Cheryl Mills, a longtime Clinton confidante, faced intense questioning, while Michael Levy’s blunt admonition of Les Wexner during a deposition went viral, highlighting the high‑stakes, often theatrical nature of these inquiries. With the Justice Department still correcting redaction errors and additional names likely to surface, the demand for specialized counsel is expected to persist, cementing this brief but intense boom in white‑collar defense and investigative law.
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