Jensen Huang Hires Law Firm That Struck Deal With Trump After Nvidia Exit
Jensen Huang, who resigned as Nvidia's CEO on Thursday after over 30 years, has hired the law firm Paul Weiss to represent him following reports of extramarital affairs, including with an executive and a woman suspected by US intelligence of being a Chinese spy. The firm previously struck a controversial deal with President Donald Trump last year. Paul Weiss, a New York-based firm with over 1,500 lawyers, is known for handling corporate crises and has faced criticism for its 2025 settlement with Trump, which included a $40 million pro bono pledge. Its former chairman Brad Karp resigned in February after emails surfaced showing communications with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, though he has not been accused of wrongdoing. Huang is reportedly working with partners Melinda Haag and Walter Brown, while Nvidia's board has hired Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Kratz for an independent investigation. Several US House committees have requested a closed-door interview with Huang next month.