Paul Weiss Law Firm

Trump Rescinds Executive Order After Paul Weiss Agrees to $40M Pro Bono Services

2025-03-20 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

President Trump rescinded Executive Order 14237 targeting Paul Weiss law firm after the firm agreed to provide $40 million in pro bono legal services, adopt political neutrality, and support causes aligned with the administration’s priorities.

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Paul Weiss becomes first law firm to capitulate with $40M settlement

2025-03-20 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

Paul Weiss, facing what its chair called an “existential threat” that could “destroy our firm,” became the first prestigious law firm to settle for $40 million after losing business “within hours” of being targeted by Trump’s intimidation campaign.

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