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Trump Administration Strikes Pro Bono Deals with Major Law Firms Amid Controversy

Milbank LLP, along with two other firms, agrees to provide $100 million in pro bono services to avoid executive orders from Trump targeting politically affiliated law firms.

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  1. Milbank Joins List of Law Firms Striking Deals With Trump

    The New York-based firm is now the third to partner with the president rather than face a potential executive order like those the administration has issued targeting other firms.

    Milbank Joins List of Law Firms Striking Deals With Trump

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  2. Trump reaches deal with another major law firm

    The agreement comes after several other firms, including former second gentleman Doug Emhoff’s, made similar deals with the administration — despite not being explicitly targeted in an order or executive action.

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Updated: Apr 2nd, 2025, 10:13 PM ET

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President Trump announced agreements with Milbank LLP and two other law firms to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services, aimed at initiatives supporting veterans and public servants. These deals come in response to executive actions threatening firms connected to his political adversaries, a move criticized by many as an attempt to intimidate legal representatives opposing the administration. Milbank's chairman noted the arrangement aligns with the firm's core values, while other firms have opted to contest Trump's executive orders in court, highlighting a deep divide within the legal community.

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  • Milbank LLP committed to providing $100 million in pro bono legal services to support veterans and public servants, as part of a deal with the Trump administration.

  • Several law firms have chosen to settle with Trump to avoid targeting by executive orders related to legal practices, suggesting a complex legal environment influenced by political affiliations.

  • There is a divide among law firms, with some choosing to comply with the Trump administration's requests while others engage in litigation against the executive orders.

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