Trump Rescinds Order After Law Firm Agrees to $40M Pro Bono Deal

Paul, Weiss eliminates DEI policies and commits to legal services for Trump initiatives following executive order targeting the firm.

President Trump withdrew an executive order targeting Paul, Weiss after the firm agreed to provide $40 million in pro bono legal services supporting administration goals.
The agreement includes the elimination of the firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and a pledge to represent clients from across the political spectrum.
The executive order, issued on March 14, suspended security clearances for Paul, Weiss attorneys and threatened federal contracts, citing alleged partisanship and DEI practices.
Critics have condemned the deal as an attack on the independence of the legal profession and a capitulation to political pressure.
This is part of a broader Trump administration effort scrutinizing DEI practices in law firms, with similar actions taken against Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling.