As an attorney, if my employer cannot stand up for the rule of law, then I cannot ethically continue to work for them,’ former Skadden attorney Brenna Trout Frey declared Saturday
Skadden is the latest Big Law domino to fall at Donald Trump's feet. One associate within the firm called it an "unforgivable affront" on its culture.
Skadden avoids Trump executive order with $100M pro bono deal, fellowships, and policy shifts supporting administration priorities.
Constitutional Showdown as Law Firms Respond to Executive Orders Targeting Their Clients, Hiring Practices, and Pro Bono Work In an unprecedented campaign against the legal profession, President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping offensive against major U.
The firm joins Willkie, Skadden and Paul Weiss in committing to merit-based hiring and pro bono services amid pressure from the White House
Top US firm Skadden has struck a pre-emptive deal with President Donald Trump to provide at least $100m in pro bono services to avoid facing an executive action like other law firms.
Brenna Frey resigned from Skadden after the firm inked a deal with the Trump administration. It marks another public resignation from the firm. Rachel Cohen did the same. The firm said it would provide $100M in pro bono work to causes supported by the administration.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a deal with the law firm that employs former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, which the president said includes Willkie Farr & Gallagher agreeing to provide at least $100 million in pro bono legal services throughout his second term.