Scott Barshay

Scott Barshay is a prominent attorney and partner at the Wall Street law firm Paul Weiss, known for his leadership of the firm's corporate department prior to his recent appointment as chair, succeeding Brad Karp. He has played a significant role in the firm’s growth and has been involved in high-stakes corporate transactions and litigation, representing major financial institutions. Barshay's ascension to leadership comes amidst a transition period following Karp's resignation, which was prompted by scrutiny related to Karp’s communications with Jeffrey Epstein.