From Evidence to Accountability: Attorneys Examine the Epstein Files
Date & Time
Apr 20, 2026 09:00 AM
Description
In recent months, newly released records have shed further light on the staggering scope and brutality of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse—and the network of individuals and institutions that enabled it. Survivors’ accounts, financial records, and internal documents paint a deeply disturbing picture: a coordinated system of exploitation sustained over years, with evidence suggesting the involvement or awareness of multiple actors beyond Epstein himself. This timely conversation will bring together legal experts to examine the Epstein files through a legal and investigative lens—moving beyond headlines to confront both the weight of what has been revealed and the unanswered questions that remain. While the files contain extensive materials—victim testimony, financial data, communications, and investigative records—they are often incomplete, heavily redacted, or insufficiently corroborated, raising difficult questions about what can realistically be pursued in court. This webinar will explore the critical distinction between allegation and admissible evidence, and unpack what constitutes a viable lead for prosecution. Moderated by World Without Exploitation CEO and former prosecutor, Lauren Hersh, this webinar will feature Managing Partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, Sigrid S. McCawley; former District Attorney of Westchester County, Miriam (Mimi) Rocah; and former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, Joyce White Vance. Panelists will assess potential avenues for accountability across direct perpetrators, facilitators and enablers, financial networks, and institutional actors, while also addressing the legal and structural barriers that have limited prosecutions to date. Grounded in legal expertise and a commitment to survivor-centered justice, this discussion will examine what meaningful accountability could still look like—and what steps remain available at the state and federal levels.