Overview

• More than 500 law firms have signed an amicus brief supporting Perkins Coie's lawsuit against Trump's executive orders targeting law firms representing his political adversaries.
• The executive orders revoke security clearances, terminate federal contracts, and restrict access to federal buildings for targeted firms, actions deemed unconstitutional by federal judges.
• Several major firms, including WilmerHale and Jenner & Block, have joined Perkins Coie in suing the administration, while others have settled to avoid sanctions.
• The legal community has expressed concern over the chilling effect of these orders, warning they deter lawyers from representing controversial clients or causes.
• The largest U.S. law firms by revenue have largely refrained from joining the brief, reportedly due to fears of retaliation or potential business impacts.