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One Skadden associate said they find the firm's dealings with Trump "unforgivable."
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More than 300 law professors and other legal groups submitted court briefs backing law firm Perkins Coie in its lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order that punished the firm for...
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Trump says the firm Willkie Farr and Gallagher agreed to provide at least $100 million in pro bono legal services throughout the president’s second term.
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Skadden made a deal with Trump. Associates say it's the beginning of the end for the firm.
Skadden is the latest Big Law domino to fall at Donald Trump's feet. One associate within the firm called it an "unforgivable affront" on its culture.
Skadden Is Second Law Firm With Sports Ties to Cut Deal With Trump
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Skadden) has joined Paul Weiss as an elite, international law firm with deep sports industry ties to strike a deal with President Donald Trump. Trump announced on Friday that Skadden will provide “at least $100 million dollars in pro bono legal services” to causes that both he and the firm support.
Inside Elite Law Firms, Protests and Quitting After Trump Deals
The discontent does not appear to be resonating with leaders at Paul Weiss and Skadden, but it could hamstring their recruitment efforts.
Law professors, legal groups back Perkins Coie in lawsuit over Trump order
More than 300 law professors and other legal groups submitted court briefs backing law firm Perkins Coie in its lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order that punished the firm for its work for Hillary Clinton and its diversity policies.
In Trump’s fight with Perkins Coie, the richest law firms are staying quiet
None of the nation’s top-10 firms by revenue have signed a legal brief demonstrating support for the Seattle-based law firm that is resisting an executive order.
In Trump’s Fight With Perkins Coie, the Richest Firms Are Staying Quiet
None of the nation’s top-10 firms by revenue have signed a legal brief demonstrating support for the law firm that is resisting an executive order.
Trump announces deal with law firm that employs former Second Gentleman Emhoff
President Donald Trump has announced a deal with the law firm that employs former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
Read the Letter to the Chairman of Paul Weiss
The granddaughters of the man who formulated the firm’s principles wrote to the chairman decrying his deal with President Trump.
Law Firm That Just Hired Doug Emhoff Bends Knee, Vows ‘Constructive Relationship’ With Trump Admin
The major law firm that hired former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff in January caved to the Trump administration’s demands Tuesday.
Every law firm for themself? Skadden strikes $100M deal with Trump as others sue
Law firms Jenner & Block and WilmerHale sued the Trump administration over executive orders targeting them, while another firm, Skadden, made a deal.
Chicago attorney resigns in protest after law firm makes deal with Trump administration
A Chicago attorney is taking a stand against the Trump administration's efforts to punish lawyers and law firms who bring lawsuits against him, his administration or his agenda, the ABC7 I-Team has learned.
Trump announces deal with Skadden as two other law firms sue over executive orders
President Donald Trump on Friday announced an agreement with law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom to avoid a potential executive order restricting the work it can do with the federal government.
With a Skadden Deal Struck, How Are Law Firms Getting a Foot in the Door?
Sources also point to other firms seeking deals to avoid Trump’s wrath, following in the footsteps of Skadden and Paul Weiss.
Who 'Approached' Whom? Either Way, Cutting a Deal Is 'Unfair to Criticize,' Some Firm Leaders Say
"I would have done what they did," one Am Law 200 firm leader said. "The people who run these firms are the fiduciaries responsible for them. You have a responsibility to make it go away."
Trump settles with Skadden while two law firms sue over executive orders
President Donald Trump and Skadden Arps announced a deal on Friday to head off a potential executive order against the Wall Street firm, widening a rift among prominent law firms over their response to White House actions restricting their work.
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Biggest Chicago law firms silent in face of Trump attacks
As Chicago-based Jenner & Block fights the Trump administration's order, its fellow law firms are staying mum.
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Trump Targets Big Law Firms: WilmerHale and Jenner Sue, Skadden and Milbank Cut Deals
Constitutional Showdown as Law Firms Respond to Executive Orders Targeting Their Clients, Hiring Practices, and Pro Bono Work In an unprecedented campaign against the legal profession, President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping offensive against major U.
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