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Document 798-1

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Summary: Christian R. Everdell of Cohen & Gresser LLP declares that the firm is withdrawing as co-counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell with her consent, as Markus Moss PLLC has taken over her representation for the government's motion to unseal grand jury transcripts. Cohen & Gresser LLP represented Maxwell during her trial and sentencing but not in her appellate proceedings. The firm will share its files with Markus Moss PLLC upon request.
Significance: This document is significant because it marks the withdrawal of Cohen & Gresser LLP as co-counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell and the transition of her representation to Markus Moss PLLC for ongoing proceedings.
Key Topics: Motion to withdraw as co-counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell Representation of Ghislaine Maxwell in the case against her Change in legal representation for Ghislaine Maxwell's ongoing proceedings
Key People:
  • Christian R. Everdell - Partner at Cohen & Gresser LLP, co-counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell
  • Ghislaine Maxwell - Defendant in the case
  • Mark Cohen - Co-counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell at Cohen & Gresser LLP
  • Todd Blanche - Deputy Attorney General appearing on behalf of the government
  • David Markus - Counsel of record for Ghislaine Maxwell at Markus Moss PLLC
  • Melissa Madrigal - Counsel of record for Ghislaine Maxwell at Markus Moss PLLC
Document Type
Declaration
Date
08/01/25
Pages
2
Folder
IMAGES006

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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 798-1 Filed 08/01/25 Page 1 of 2 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, - against - GHISLAINE MAXWELL, Defendant. 20 Cr. 330 (PAE) DECLARATION OF CHRISTIAN R. EVERDELL IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS CO-COUNSEL I, CHRISTIAN R. EVERDELL, declare as follows: 1. I am a partner at the law firm Cohen & Gresser LLP ("C&G"), co-counsel for defendant Ghislaine Maxwell. I am fully familiar with the facts set forth herein and respectfully submit this declaration pursuant to Local Civil Rule 1.4, Local Criminal Rule 1.1(b) (making Local Civil Rule 1.4 applicable to criminal proceedings), and Local Criminal Rule 1.2, in support of C&G's motion to withdraw as co-counsel for defendant Ghislaine Maxwell in the above-captioned matter. 2. Ms. Maxwell retained C&G to represent her in the above-captioned matter. Mark Cohen and I filed notices of appearance on July 8, 2020. C&G represented Ms. Maxwell at trial and through her sentencing on June 28, 2022. 3. Ms. Maxwell's sentencing concluded her district court proceedings. Ms. Maxwell filed a notice of appeal on July 7, 2022. C&G did not represent Ms. Maxwell in her appellate proceedings. 4. On July 18, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared in this case on behalf of the government and filed a motion to unseal grand jury transcripts. DOJ-OGR-00015075 --- PAGE BREAK --- Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 798-1 Filed 08/01/25 Page 2 of 2 5. On July 22, 2025, David Markus and Melissa Madrigal of Markus Moss PLLC ("Markus Moss") appeared as counsel of record in this case for Ms. Maxwell. 6. I have spoken with Mr. Markus who has confirmed that Ms. Maxwell has retained Markus Moss to handle the government's unsealing motion and that he is prepared to meet any deadlines imposed by the Court. 7. Mr. Markus has also informed me that he has discussed this motion with Ms. Maxwell and she consents to C&G's withdrawal from this matter. 8. C&G is not asserting any liens in this matter and will share its files with Markus Moss upon request, subject to the conditions imposed by the protective order in this case (Dkt. No. 36). 9. C&G has served a copy of this declaration and its notice of motion to withdraw on Ms. Maxwell via Mr. Markus. I declare under a penalty of perjury pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1746 that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated: August 1, 2025 New York, New York Respectfully submitted, COHEN & GRESSER LLP Christian R. Everdell 800 Third Avenue, 21st Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 957-7600 Fax: (212) 957-4514 everdell@cohengresser.com Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell 2 DOJ-OGR-00015076

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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 798-1 Filed 08/01/25 Page 1 of 2 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, - against - GHISLAINE MAXWELL, Defendant. 20 Cr. 330 (PAE) DECLARATION OF CHRISTIAN R. EVERDELL IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS CO-COUNSEL I, CHRISTIAN R. EVERDELL, declare as follows: 1. I am a partner at the law firm Cohen & Gresser LLP ("C&G"), co-counsel for defendant Ghislaine Maxwell. I am fully familiar with the facts set forth herein and respectfully submit this declaration pursuant to Local Civil Rule 1.4, Local Criminal Rule 1.1(b) (making Local Civil Rule 1.4 applicable to criminal proceedings), and Local Criminal Rule 1.2, in support of C&G's motion to withdraw as co-counsel for defendant Ghislaine Maxwell in the above-captioned matter. 2. Ms. Maxwell retained C&G to represent her in the above-captioned matter. Mark Cohen and I filed notices of appearance on July 8, 2020. C&G represented Ms. Maxwell at trial and through her sentencing on June 28, 2022. 3. Ms. Maxwell's sentencing concluded her district court proceedings. Ms. Maxwell filed a notice of appeal on July 7, 2022. C&G did not represent Ms. Maxwell in her appellate proceedings. 4. On July 18, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared in this case on behalf of the government and filed a motion to unseal grand jury transcripts. DOJ-OGR-00015075
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 798-1 Filed 08/01/25 Page 2 of 2 5. On July 22, 2025, David Markus and Melissa Madrigal of Markus Moss PLLC ("Markus Moss") appeared as counsel of record in this case for Ms. Maxwell. 6. I have spoken with Mr. Markus who has confirmed that Ms. Maxwell has retained Markus Moss to handle the government's unsealing motion and that he is prepared to meet any deadlines imposed by the Court. 7. Mr. Markus has also informed me that he has discussed this motion with Ms. Maxwell and she consents to C&G's withdrawal from this matter. 8. C&G is not asserting any liens in this matter and will share its files with Markus Moss upon request, subject to the conditions imposed by the protective order in this case (Dkt. No. 36). 9. C&G has served a copy of this declaration and its notice of motion to withdraw on Ms. Maxwell via Mr. Markus. I declare under a penalty of perjury pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1746 that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated: August 1, 2025 New York, New York Respectfully submitted, COHEN & GRESSER LLP Christian R. Everdell 800 Third Avenue, 21st Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 957-7600 Fax: (212) 957-4514 everdell@cohengresser.com Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell 2 DOJ-OGR-00015076