Trump Rescinds Executive Order Against Law Firm Paul Weiss After Concessions
President Trump rescinds an executive order targeting Paul Weiss after the firm agrees to provide $40 million in pro bono legal services and halt DEI hiring practices.
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Get StartedThe pressure placed upon Paul Weiss is consistent with the Trump administration's ongoing campaign against DEI initiatives.
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The firm becomes the latest corporate target to make concessions to the president to avoid his ire.
Trump rescinds executive order after law firm agrees to provide $40m in free services
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White House rescinds executive order targeting prominent law firm
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The moves by Trump toward the legal establishment are unprecedented in the modern American presidency – and so is Paul Weiss’ approach of promised pro bono work.
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Summary
President Trump has reversed an executive order that threatened to suspend security clearances for lawyers at Paul Weiss after the firm agreed to contribute $40 million in pro bono services to support administration initiatives and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in hiring. This decision follows a meeting between Trump and firm chairman Brad Karp. The order previously aimed to punish the firm for its involvement in legal challenges against Trump, marking a notable approach in the administration's treatment of legal firms.
Perspectives
President Trump rescinded an executive order that targeted the law firm Paul Weiss after they agreed to provide $40 million in pro bono services and disavow diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
The deal came after a meeting between Trump and Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp, highlighting a trend of law firms making concessions to avoid punitive actions from the administration.
The agreement allows Paul Weiss to support various White House initiatives while facing ongoing scrutiny from the administration regarding its hiring practices and legal work.