Overview

• President Trump withdrew an executive order targeting Paul, Weiss after the firm reached a deal involving significant concessions.
• The agreement includes $40 million in pro bono legal services to support Trump administration initiatives, such as aiding veterans and combating antisemitism.
• Paul, Weiss committed to disavowing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and agreed to audit its employment practices.
• The executive order, issued on March 14, had suspended the firm's security clearances and barred its attorneys from federal buildings.
• The legal community has criticized Paul, Weiss for capitulating to political pressure, raising concerns about the independence of the legal profession.