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Trump Rescinds Executive Order Against Paul, Weiss After $40M Pro Bono Deal

The law firm agreed to support Trump administration initiatives and revise its policies on client representation and DEI practices.

President Donald Trump speaks at an education event and executive order signing in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
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Signage is seen outside of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in Washington, DC, on August 30, 2020.
Signage is seen outside of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 30, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

Overview

  • President Trump withdrew an executive order targeting Paul, Weiss less than a week after issuing it, following a meeting with the firm's chairman, Brad Karp.
  • The agreement includes a $40 million pro bono commitment by Paul, Weiss to support initiatives such as assisting veterans and combating antisemitism.
  • The firm also pledged not to deny representation based on political views and to discontinue the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
  • The initial executive order cited alleged ties between Paul, Weiss and Trump's critics, including former partner Mark Pomerantz, who was involved in investigations into Trump.
  • The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to scrutinize DEI practices at 20 law firms, reflecting broader tensions over diversity initiatives in the legal sector.