Karen Dunn, Bill Isaacson, Jessica Phillips, and Jeannie Rhee left Paul, Weiss due to its agreement with Donald Trump, seeking more independence by forming a new firm called Dunn Isaacson Rhee. They have been actively recruiting litigators, including Meryl Governski, who also left a firm linked to Trump, Willkie Farr. This shift reflects a broader trend where firms that capitulate to political pressures risk losing key legal talent, as seen in Governski's transition and the comments made by Willkie partner Michael Gottlieb about her departure.
Karen Dunn, Bill Isaacson, Jessica Phillips, and Jeannie Rhee left Paul, Weiss due to its deal with Trump, aiming to establish a new law firm independently.
The new firm, Dunn Isaacson Rhee, has been rapidly expanding by attracting litigators, including Meryl Governski, a former Willkie Farr attorney.
Willkie partner Michael Gottlieb described Meryl Governski's departure as unsurprising, linking it to her previous connections with Boies Schiller.
The reaction indicates that firms capitulating to Trump may struggle to retain top talent, as evidenced by recent departures.
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