Trump White House Brokers Pro Bono Deals with Elite Law Firms

| Importance: 8/10 | Status: confirmed

The Trump White House negotiated deals with top law firms—including Latham & Watkins, Simpson Thacher, Kirkland & Ellis, and A&O Shearman—to provide approximately $500 million in pro bono legal work. In exchange, these firms would avoid potential sanctions targeting organizations with DEI programs or perceived ties to Trump’s political opponents. The agreements involve firms providing free legal services in trade negotiations and administration priorities, effectively using legal representation as a form of political leverage.

Key Actors

Donald Trump Trump Administration Latham & Watkins Simpson Thacher Kirkland & Ellis A&O Shearman Paul Weiss Skadden

Tags

government-contracts executive-power legal-capture regulatory-leverage

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