US EditionVenerable New York Firm that Struck a Deal with Trump Is Losing Lawyers
- In March 2025, the prominent New York-based legal practice Paul, Weiss decided to end its representation of LULAC following pressure resulting from President Trump’s executive orders and related agreements.
- Trump issued executive orders targeting law firms that had investigated him, prompting Paul Weiss and eight other firms to settle by pledging tens of millions for pro bono work.
- Paul Weiss reversed its decision and committed to continuing pro bono work for LULAC, while the climate has caused firms to reconsider politically sensitive cases and limited pro bono partnerships.
- Each settlement included commitments of tens of millions of dollars—ranging from $40 million up to $125 million depending on the firm—toward pro bono initiatives addressing causes such as combating antisemitism and supporting veterans, demonstrating a notable financial dedication by the involved law firms.
- The Trump-era crackdown represents an aggressive shift reducing firms' engagement in politically sensitive legal work and eroding Big Law’s traditional pride in pro bono advocacy.
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