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Laura Menninger

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Lead defense attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell

Attorney who served as lead defense counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell during her criminal trial. Partner at Haddon, Morgan and Foreman. Argued Maxwell was being scapegoated for Epstein's crimes.

Nationality
American
Notable Positions
Partner, Haddon Morgan and Foreman
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Not listed
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Laura Menninger is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Document mentions
115 court | 9 DOJ
Known connections
16 strong | 19 weak
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Known Connections (42)

Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell and Laura Menninger appear together in 119 shared document ref...
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The Government
Laura Menninger and The Government appear together in 36 shared document referen...
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The Court
Laura Menninger and The Court appear together in 36 shared document references....
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United States
Laura Menninger and United States appear together in 24 shared document referenc...
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DAMIAN WILLIAMS
DAMIAN WILLIAMS
Laura Menninger and DAMIAN WILLIAMS appear together in 12 shared document refere...
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Maurene Comey
Maurene Comey and Laura Menninger appear together in 16 shared document referenc...
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Alison Moe
Alison Moe and Laura Menninger appear together in 18 shared document references....
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Lara Elizabeth Pomerantz
Laura Menninger and Lara Elizabeth Pomerantz appear together in 16 shared docume...
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ANDREW ROHRBACH
Laura Menninger and ANDREW ROHRBACH appear together in 16 shared document refere...
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CHRISTIAN R. EVERDELL
Laura Menninger and CHRISTIAN R. EVERDELL appear together in 76 shared document ...
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JEFFREY S. PAGLIUCA
Laura Menninger and JEFFREY S. PAGLIUCA appear together in 93 shared document re...
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Bobbi C. Sternheim
Laura Menninger and Bobbi C. Sternheim appear together in 71 shared document ref...
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Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein
Laura Menninger and Jeffrey Epstein appear together in 19 shared document refere...
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Mark Stewart Cohen
Laura Menninger and Mark Stewart Cohen appear together in 26 shared document ref...
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Sting
Laura Menninger and Sting appear together in 16 shared document references....
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Alison Nathan
Alison Nathan
Laura Menninger and Alison Nathan appear together in 24 shared document referenc...
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Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew and Laura Menninger appear together in 5 shared document reference...
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Government
Laura Menninger and Government appear together in 6 shared document references....
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Sigrid McCawley
Sigrid McCawley and Laura Menninger appear together in 6 shared document referen...
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Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre
Laura Menninger and Virginia Giuffre appear together in 7 shared document refere...
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The Plaintiff
Laura Menninger and The Plaintiff appear together in 4 shared document reference...
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Nathan
Laura Menninger and Nathan appear together in 7 shared document references....
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ALEXANDER ROSSMILLER
Laura Menninger and ALEXANDER ROSSMILLER appear together in 4 shared document re...
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The victim
Laura Menninger and The victim appear together in 2 shared document references....
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Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton and Laura Menninger appear together in 3 shared document references...
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Richard Branson
Richard Branson
Richard Branson and Laura Menninger appear together in 2 shared document referen...
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Alan Dershowitz
Alan Dershowitz
Alan Dershowitz and Laura Menninger appear together in 2 shared document referen...
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Sarah Ransome
Laura Menninger and Sarah Ransome appear together in 3 shared document reference...
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Loretta Preska
Loretta Preska
Laura Menninger and Loretta Preska appear together in 2 shared document referenc...
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Richard Berman
Richard Berman
Laura Menninger and Richard Berman appear together in 2 shared document referenc...
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David Oscar Markus
Laura Menninger and David Oscar Markus appear together in 2 shared document refe...
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Plaintiff
Laura Menninger and Plaintiff appear together in 3 shared document references....
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Virginia
Laura Menninger and Virginia appear together in 3 shared document references....
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The defendant
Laura Menninger and The defendant appear together in 3 shared document reference...
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Defense counsel
Laura Menninger and Defense counsel appear together in 2 shared document referen...
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The US Attorney
Laura Menninger and The US Attorney appear together in 2 shared document referen...
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Accuser 3
Accuser 3 and Laura Menninger appear together in 2 shared document references....
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DETECTIVE
Laura Menninger and DETECTIVE appear together in 2 shared document references....
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Kelly Bovino Umekubo
Laura Menninger and Kelly Bovino Umekubo appear together in 2 shared document re...
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Ms. Jane
Laura Menninger and Ms. Jane appear together in 2 shared document references....
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Paul A. Engel Mayer
Laura Menninger and Paul A. Engel Mayer appear together in 2 shared document ref...
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Scotty David
Laura Menninger and Scotty David appear together in 2 shared document references...
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Document Mentions (129)

Court UnsealedDec 20, 2021

Maxwell Trial - Defense Closing Arguments Transcript

Transcript of the defense closing arguments in USA v. Maxwell. Defense attorney Laura Menninger argued that Maxwell was being scapegoated for Epstein's crimes, that the victims' memories were unreliable after decades, and that the government had failed to prove Maxwell's direct involvement. The defense emphasized the absence of Epstein as the true perpetrator.

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Dept. of JusticeDec 19, 2025

EXHIBIT A [1332-16]

EXHIBIT A Case 1:15-cv-07433-LAP Document 1332-16 Filed 01/08/24 Page 1 of 16 RICHARD D. EMERY ANDREW G. CELLI, JR. MATTHEW D. BRINCKERHOFF JONATHAN S. ABADY EARL S. WARD ILANN M. MAAZEL HAL R. LIEBERMAN DANIEL J. KORNSTEIN O. ANDREW F. WILSON ELIZABETH S. SAYLOR DEBRA L. GREENBERGER ZOE SALZMAN ...

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Stipulation: 1009

This document is a stipulation between the United States Attorney's Office and Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team, agreeing to admit a specific stipulation as evidence at trial, marked as Government Exhibit 1009. The stipulation is dated December 10, 2021, and signed by representatives from both parties. It relates to the trial preparation and evidence submission in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Court Filing - Reply Memorandum: 103

This reply memorandum supports Ghislaine Maxwell's renewed motion for bail, arguing that the government's case relies heavily on the testimony of three witnesses without significant contemporaneous documentary evidence. Maxwell's defense presents a substantial bail package, including a bond secured by her and her spouse's assets and additional sureties, arguing that these conditions reasonably assure her appearance in court.

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Deposition transcript: 11-205-cv-00743BFLAP Document 110847-103 Filed 10/21/201 Page 5 of 654

The document is a transcript of Ghislaine Maxwell's deposition, where she is being questioned by Ms. McCawley. The deposition begins with an explanation of the procedures and rules to be followed during the testimony. Maxwell confirms she has not been deposed before.

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Court Filing - Reply Memorandum: 11032

This is a reply memorandum filed by Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys in support of her renewed motion for bail in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The document is part of the legal proceedings against Maxwell. It outlines the legal arguments and reasoning in favor of granting Maxwell bail.

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Court Filing - Reply Memorandum: 11232

This is a reply memorandum filed by Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys in support of her renewed motion for bail in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The document is part of the criminal case proceedings against Maxwell (20 Cr. 330). The memorandum is submitted by her legal team, including attorneys from Cohen & Gresser LLP, Haddon, Morgan & Foreman P.C., and Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim.

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Court Filing: 119

Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team filed a motion requesting a severance and separate trial for Counts Five and Six of the Superseding Indictment. The motion was filed on January 25, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The defense team is led by attorneys from Haddon, Morgan & Foreman P.C., Cohen & Gresser LLP, and Law Offices of Bobbi C. Sternheim.

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Court Filing: 120366009830

This is a court filing document that lists the attorneys representing Ghislaine Maxwell, including Laura A. Menninger and Jeffrey S. Pagliuca, and provides their contact details. It is a formal submission to the court acknowledging their representation. The document is related to a specific case identified by a case number.

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Court Filing: 121

Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team filed a motion to dismiss either Count One or Count Three of the superseding indictment, arguing that they are multiplicitous. The motion was filed on January 25, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The defense team is represented by multiple attorneys from different law firms.

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Court Filing: 123

Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team filed a motion to dismiss Counts One through Four of the superseding indictment for lack of specificity. The motion was filed on January 25, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The defense team is represented by multiple attorneys from different law firms.

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Court Filing - Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss: 124

Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys argue that the Superseding Indictment is too vague, failing to identify specific dates, accusers, or details of alleged crimes, and thus violates her constitutional rights. They request that Counts One through Four be dismissed or that the court direct the government to provide a Bill of Particulars.

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Court Filing - Notice of Motion: 125

Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team filed a notice of motion to dismiss the superseding indictment, alleging it was obtained in violation of the Sixth Amendment. The motion is part of the pretrial proceedings in the case against Maxwell. Oral argument has been requested.

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Court Filing: 133

Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team files a motion to suppress evidence obtained from a government subpoena and to dismiss Counts Five and Six of the indictment, citing the Due Process Clause. The motion is supported by a memorandum of law and exhibits. The defense attorneys representing Maxwell are listed, along with their contact information.

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Court Filing - Memorandum in Support of Motion: 134

Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys argue that the government circumvented a protective order in a civil case, Giuffre v. Maxwell, to obtain evidence used in her criminal prosecution. They request that the court suppress this evidence and dismiss Counts Five and Six of the indictment due to the government's alleged misconduct.

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