Communicating intelligently, ethically, skillfully in the face of reputation adversity, while simple, is not often accomplished. Truthfully, it’s rare. Very rare. Yet Brad Karp, Paul Weiss chairman, has weathered the first wave of scrutiny and criticism aimed at his firm with poise and excellence.

In brief, Karp and the firm – Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison – was put on the spot after an image was shared on social media platform LinkedIn announcing its new partner class of 12 attorneys, which consisted of 11 caucasian males and one female, also caucasian (whom was shown last).