President Donald Trump has engaged Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services supporting causes favored by his administration. This agreement is part of a broader pattern, as elite law firms have begun to pledge similar commitments in light of potential backlash. The pro bono work will focus on assisting veterans, ensuring justice system fairness, and combatting antisemitism. A new pro bono policy will align efforts with the administration's objectives, while the firm intends to maintain a political balance in the projects they support.
President Donald J. Trump announced a partnership with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP for $100 million in pro bono legal services, significantly surpassing previous commitments.
In announcing the $100 million agreement, Trump emphasized that this was essentially a settlement, as other law firms have made similar promises amid pressures.
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