Overview

• Trump's executive orders have targeted major law firms, including Perkins Coie, Covington & Burling, and Jenner & Block, for representing clients or causes opposing his administration.
• Federal judges have temporarily blocked parts of these orders, citing constitutional violations, though the legal community remains divided on how to respond.
• Some firms, like Jenner & Block and Perkins Coie, have filed lawsuits challenging the orders, while others, such as Paul Weiss and Skadden Arps, have reached settlements involving significant concessions.
• Smaller and boutique law firms have been more vocal in opposing the orders, emphasizing the threat to the rule of law and calling for solidarity within the legal profession.
• Critics warn that Trump's actions echo authoritarian tactics, creating a chilling effect that discourages legal representation for disfavored clients or causes.