Big Law Must Stand Up to Trump’s Attacks: Steven Brill

Big law firms that have offended President Donald Trump for representing a cause or client he doesn’t like are being forced to make a choice: Either cut a deal with him to protect their billion-dollar businesses, or sue him to assert their right to continue representing clients as they please.

It was extremely disappointing when Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison — a hugely successful firm that has been heralded for its commitment to causes and clients potentially adverse to Trump’s agenda — bent the knee to the president. Paul, Weiss agreed to a number of Trump’s dictates, including a ...