The Trump Crackdown on Law Firms Meets Resistance Ben Thomson, Legal contributing editor US lawyers have rallied in an unprecedented show of unity, with over 700 attorneys and legal organizations across the political spectrum joining forces to write to US Attorney General Pam Bondi urging her to take a stand in defense of lawyers’ and […]
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Temporary Injunctions Gained By Firms Targeted in Trump’s Executive Orders Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor On March 28, 2025, two federal judges issued temporary injunctions against significant components of President Trump’s executive orders targeting Jenner & Block and WilmerHale. The firms had filed lawsuits earlier that same day challenging the orders, which they claimed were unconstitutional
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WilmerHale has announced that a court has taken swift action to block key provisions of a controversial executive order that the firm challenged. According to a spokesperson for the firm, “We appreciate the court’s swift action to preserve our clients’ right to counsel and acknowledgement of the unconstitutional nature of the executive order and its
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Excello’s Displays Innovation & Ambition UK-based Excello Law, the ‘dispersed model’ law firm, has decided that Santa Barbara’s pristine beaches and Mediterranean climate make for the perfect backdrop to launch their American invasion. The firm has tapped heavyweight litigator J. Paul Gignac (the ‘champion to the underdog’) to lead this beachhead operation, proving they’re not
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Baker & Hostetler is celebrating breaching the $1 billion turnover figure for the first time. American Lawyer report that Chair Paul Schmidt reports the firm’s $1.05 billion in gross revenues last year has capped 31 straight years of growth. The firm has been ranked among the top firms in activism-related cases, placing 9th in 2024
On-Campus Interviews Lose Favor Gone are the days when on-campus interviews (OCI) reigned supreme in the summer associate recruiting world. According to fresh data from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), OCI has “firmly tumbled from its place of prominence” in how firms secure their summer talent. The numbers tell a compelling story. While
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Litigation partner Karen Dunn has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. The ACTL is composed of preeminent members of the trial bar from the United States and Canada and is recognized as the leading trial lawyers’ organization in both countries. Fellowship is extended only by invitation, after careful investigation, to those experienced
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Law Associate Gives The Middle Finger to Trump Order The legal industry’s spine seems to be made of jello these days. While most associates quietly update their résumés behind closed doors, one Skadden associate decided to set her career ablaze in spectacular fashion – and she’s taking receipts public. Rachel Cohen, a Harvard Law grad
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We need to talk about what just happened at Paul Weiss. And no, this isn’t your typical Biglaw gossip about partner compensation or summer associate antics.
This is about nothing less than whether the legal profession still has the fortitude to stand up to power when it matters.
Spoiler alert: The early returns aren’t encouraging.
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The EEOC’s High-Stakes DEI Gamble The Trump administration’s escalating war on DEI programs has thrust 20 major law firms into the crosshairs of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Acting Chair Andrea Lucas is demanding exhaustive details about diversity hiring metrics, client-driven DEI requirements, and participation in initiatives like the Mansfield Certification. The move aligns with
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