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Fight or cut a deal? Law firms face stark choice under Trump


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, March 25th 2025 at 12:21 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • By Mike Scarcella, Sara Merken and David Thomas (Reuters) -Paul Weiss Chairman Brad Karp's deal with U.S. President Donald Trump to escape an executive order that threatened the firm's business has sparked broad condemnation in the legal industry,

The article from MSN discusses the strategic decisions law firms must make in light of former President Donald Trump's legal battles. As Trump faces multiple legal challenges, including investigations into his business practices, the January 6 Capitol riot, and efforts to overturn the 2020 election, law firms are at a crossroads. They must decide whether to engage in potentially lucrative but contentious legal battles with Trump, which could lead to significant reputational risks and public scrutiny, or to avoid association with him due to the political and ethical implications. This dilemma is compounded by the fact that representing Trump could alienate other clients or lead to conflicts of interest. Some firms are choosing to represent him, seeing an opportunity for high-profile cases and substantial fees, while others are opting out, wary of the long-term damage to their brand and relationships. The choice reflects broader tensions within the legal community about the balance between legal advocacy and political alignment.

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