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.
Overview
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.
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Analysis
- President Trump rescinded an executive order that targeted the law firm Paul Weiss after they agreed to provide $40 million in pro bono services and disavow diversity, equity, and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.
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Paul Weiss agreed to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations from its hiring practices and pledged $40 million in pro bono legal services to support Trump administration initiatives, including veteran aid and anti-Semitism efforts.
This decision is part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration to pressure law firms and corporations to align with its policies, including rolling back DEI initiatives and supporting conservative causes.
This could set a precedent for other law firms facing similar pressure from the Trump administration, potentially leading them to reconsider their stance on DEI policies and political neutrality.
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