Ellen Holloman, a lawyer from Cadwalader, has departed to join Kaplan Martin LLP, which actively represents clients against Donald Trump. Cadwalader had made a controversial $100 million pro bono pledge to support Trump's political initiatives. Holloman's new firm, known for its battles against the Trump administration, has a notable track record, including representing E. Jean Carroll, who successfully sued Trump for defamation. The move underscores ongoing tensions within the legal community regarding allegiances to Trump, as Kaplan and cofounder Timothy Martin noted their admiration for Holloman's values and commitment to her clients.
While it is true that Ellen is leaving a firm that made a 'deal' with Donald Trump, the truth is that Tim and I have been working with Ellen for the past three years and had been trying to convince her to work with us.
She represented E. Jean Carroll in two trials against him - one where Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, and another where a jury ordered him to pay another $83 million in defamation damages.
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