He resigned on March 26 , 2002 , in the hope that Justice would reconsider the indictment .
Initially , the firm 's 18 - strong Board of Partners asked Berardino to stay on .
Berardino resigned on March 26 , 2002 , in the hope that Justice would reconsider the indictment .
Initially , the firm 's 18 - strong Board of Partners asked Berardino to stay on .