Relationship Details

Ms. Sternheim Professional Ms. Maxwell

Connected Entities

Entity A
Ms. Sternheim
Type: person
Mentions: 877
Entity B
Ms. Maxwell
Type: person
Mentions: 1982

Evidence

Ms. Sternheim is acting as legal counsel for Ms. Maxwell, making arguments on her behalf during sentencing.

Ms. Sternheim is acting as legal counsel for Ms. Maxwell, making arguments to the court on her behalf regarding her financial situation and sentence.

The court asks Ms. Sternheim to stand with Ms. Maxwell and refers to the "advice of your attorneys" while speaking to Ms. Maxwell, indicating a client-attorney relationship.

The court asks Ms. Sternheim if she has discussed the presentence report with her "client," establishing an attorney-client relationship.

Ms. Sternheim makes requests to the court on behalf of Ms. Maxwell, indicating an attorney-client relationship.

They are mentioned together in the context of tutoring other inmates while incarcerated.

They are mentioned together in the context of tutoring other inmates while incarcerated.

It is implied that Ms. Sternheim is part of the defense team for Ms. Maxwell.

Ms. Sternheim is acting as Ms. Maxwell's legal representative, making requests to the court on her behalf.

Ms. Sternheim is acting as Ms. Maxwell's legal representative, making requests to the court on her behalf.

Source Documents (8)

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This document is a court transcript from August 22, 2022, detailing a conversation between the judge (THE COURT) and an attorney, Ms. Sternheim, regarding her client Ms. Maxwell's sentence. Ms. Sternheim argues that Ms. Maxwell cannot pay a fine because a bequest she was to receive is 'unactualized,' but the Court counters that other assets exist and proceeds to formally impose the sentence.

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This court transcript page, filed on August 22, 2022, documents a hearing for Ms. Maxwell. Her counsel, Ms. Sternheim, requests she be designated to the women's prison facility in Danbury and enrolled in the Female Integrated Treatment (FIT) program; the court agrees to recommend this to the Bureau of Prisons. Subsequently, the government's counsel, Ms. Moe, moves to dismiss Counts Seven and Eight and any underlying indictments, a motion which the court grants.

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This document is a page from a court transcript of a sentencing hearing for Ms. Maxwell, filed on July 22, 2022. The judge discusses the factors influencing the sentence, acknowledging mitigating aspects such as Ms. Maxwell's age (over 60), lack of prior convictions, charitable work, and positive letters from family and a fellow inmate. However, the judge states that her 'decade-long pattern of predatory activity' justifies a substantial sentence, even if she is not considered a continuing danger to the public.

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This document is a court transcript from a hearing dated December 17, 2021, in the case against Ms. Maxwell. The prosecution, represented by Ms. Moe, is arguing that the defense should be precluded from introducing statements from other alleged victims unless they first formally proffer which witnesses they intend to call. The government contends this is necessary to prevent the introduction of inappropriate hearsay evidence during opening statements or cross-examination.

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This document is a court transcript from July 22, 2022, detailing a portion of a legal proceeding involving Ms. Maxwell. Her attorney, Ms. Sternheim, requests that she be placed at the BOP facility in Danbury and enrolled in the Female Integrated Treatment (FIT) program, which the court recommends to the Bureau of Prisons. The court also grants a motion from the government, represented by Ms. Moe, to dismiss Counts Seven and Eight and any underlying indictments against Ms. Maxwell.

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This document is a transcript from a court proceeding on July 22, 2022, concerning the sentencing of Ms. Maxwell. Her counsel, Ms. Sternheim, argues that Ms. Maxwell cannot pay a fine because a bequest she was to receive is 'unactualized' and she has received no money from it. The Court acknowledges she hasn't received the bequest but determines that other 'additional assets' make her able to pay the fine, and subsequently imposes the sentence.

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This document is a court transcript from August 10, 2022, detailing a portion of a trial. The transcript captures the conclusion of the government's case, as confirmed by Ms. Comey, and the subsequent colloquy between the judge and the defendant, Ms. Maxwell. The judge formally advises Ms. Maxwell of her right to testify or not to testify, stressing that the decision is hers alone, despite any advice from her attorneys.

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This document is a court transcript from August 22, 2022, detailing a portion of a hearing. The judge confirms with the defendant, Ms. Maxwell, and her counsel, Ms. Sternheim, that they have reviewed and discussed the presentence report. The transcript also notes that another attorney, Mr. Everdell, will handle objections for the defense, and confirms with counsel Ms. Moe that a court order was posted online.

Mutual Connections

Entities connected to both Ms. Sternheim and Ms. Maxwell

Jury (person)
Jeffrey Pagliuca (person)
Judge (person)
The government (organization)
JANE (person)
GOVERNMENT (organization)
MR. PAGLIUCA (person)
The Court (organization)
the Judge (person)
Judge Nathan (person)

Ms. Sternheim's Other Relationships

Legal representative The Court
Strength: 19/10 View
Co counsel Mr. Everdell
Strength: 13/10 View
Client Ms. Maxwell
Strength: 13/10 View
Opposing counsel MS. POMERANTZ
Strength: 12/10 View
Opposing counsel Ms. Comey
Strength: 12/10 View

Ms. Maxwell's Other Relationships

Legal representative The government
Strength: 15/10 View
Business associate MR. EPSTEIN
Strength: 15/10 View
Business associate Epstein
Strength: 13/10 View
Client Ms. Sternheim
Strength: 13/10 View
Legal representative Juror No. 50
Strength: 12/10 View

Relationship Metadata

Type
Professional
Relationship Strength
10/10
Strong relationship with substantial evidence
Source Documents
8
Extracted
2025-11-20 14:59
Last Updated
2025-11-20 17:10

Entity Network Stats

Ms. Sternheim 86 relationships
Ms. Maxwell 520 relationships
Mutual connections 10

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