Nvidia Spy Scandal: Jensen Huang Turns To Law Firm Paul Weiss That Inked Deal With Trump

Last Updated:November 14, 2026, 01:36 IST

The law firm signed a controversial deal with President Donald Trump last year, and its longtime head was forced to resign in February.

Jensen Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and led the company for 33 years.

After stepping down as Nvidia CEO on Thursday, Jensen Huang has turned to the New York-based law firm Paul Weiss.

The law firm signed a controversial deal with President Donald Trump last year, and its longtime head was forced to resign in February, Reuters reported.

Huang’s resignation came after more than 30 years at the helm of the leading AI chipmaker. It followed reports alleging that he had extramarital affairs with three women, including an Nvidia executive and a Chinese businesswoman whom US intelligence suspects of being a Chinese spy.

Firm’s Controversial Trump Deal

So far, neither Paul Weiss nor Nvidia has publicly clarified the nature of the legal firm’s engagement with Huang. Paul Weiss, which has over 1,500 lawyers, is known for representing major corporations and senior executives facing regulatory investigations, misconduct allegations and reputational challenges.

The firm faced criticism last year after reaching an agreement with the Trump administration to withdraw an executive order targeting it. As part of the settlement, Paul Weiss pledged to provide $40 million worth of pro bono legal services for projects agreed upon with the White House.

Former Chairman’s Epstein Links

Its former chairman, Brad Karp, stepped down in February after reports emerged about his personal and professional communications with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Karp said the controversy had become a distraction for the firm. He has not been accused of wrongdoing.

According to The New York TimesHuang is being represented by Paul Weiss partners Melinda Haag and Walter Brown.

US Congress Seeks Huang’s Testimony

Meanwhile, Republican leaders of several US House committees, including the Foreign Affairs Committee, have written to Brown seeking a closed-door interview with Huang next month.

Nvidia’s board has separately appointed law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to conduct an independent investigation. The probe will be led by Joon Kim, a former senior federal prosecutor in Manhattan.

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Following his resignation, Jensen Huang turned to the New York-based law firm Paul Weiss.

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Nvidia’s board appointed law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, with the probe led by former senior federal prosecutor Joon Kim.

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Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress took over as interim CEO while Nvidia searches for a permanent successor.

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