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We call upon all law firms and bar associations to join us in condemning this outrageous action. — The New York Council of Defense Lawyers , in a statement offered to Law.com , in the wake of President Donald Trumps targeting of Covington & Burling, the Biglaw firm that is representing former special counsel Jack Smith. .
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The Trump Administration has launched an all-out attack on major law firms. “First, the President targeted Covington & Burling. These executive orders are designed to put these law firms out of business by making corporate clients afraid to retain them. and the CCP. Second, he targeted Perkins Coie.
The Trump administration is openly targeting Biglaw firms for their representation of clients and causes adverse to the presidents political agenda. Four top firmsCovington & Burling , Perkins Coie , Paul Weiss , and Jenner & Block have found themselves on the receiving end of Trumps retaliatory executive orders.
If there ends up being a split where some firms are vocal and others arent, I will absolutely use that in my purchasing or vendor decisions. I will want a firm that is aligned with my values. Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011.
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