Nine major law firms have publicly defended their multimillion-dollar pro bono agreements with Donald Trump, asserting that these arrangements align with their core values. Responding to inquiries from lawmakers, they maintain that their pro bono work focuses on causes endorsed by both the firms and Trump, and helps shield them from potential investigations and executive backlash. The firms are also managing an increasing number of requests for pro bono legal aid, particularly from veterans and others concerned with civil rights issues, while negotiating internal challenges related to staff interests in serving the public good.
The law firms stated that their pro bono deals with Trump do not alter their core values or policies, ensuring a focus on public interest law.
Firms are balancing commitments to Trump's pro bono initiatives while facing internal pressures from staff wanting to engage in more broadly impactful legal work.
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