Attorney urges major law firm to resist Trump attacks in viral resignation letter
- Brad Karp, chairman of Paul Weiss, described an executive order from President Donald Trump as an existential crisis for the firm, stating it could potentially destroy their business.
- Trump rescinded the order after Karp's meeting, with Paul Weiss agreeing to provide $40 million in legal services, including auditing hiring practices and avoiding DEI policies.
- Rachel A. Cohen resigned from her position at Skadden, criticizing the firm's inadequate response to Trump's threats and condemning other firms for their inaction.
- Cohen expressed concern about the legal industry's capitulation to Trump, warning that firms opposing the administration would face backlash.
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