In response to President Trump's attacks on the legal community, specifically targeting Perkins Coie with an executive order, many large law firms have refrained from signing a supportive brief. This document, drafted by Donald B. Verrilli Jr., aims to showcase solidarity against the administration's tactics, but none of the top 10 firms by revenue have committed. While over 200 firms, primarily midsize and boutique, have signed, the hesitance from bigger firms reflects a cautionary stance during politically sensitive times, raising questions about their advocacy and commitment to peer support in the industry.
Despite the mounting pressure from the legal community to support Perkins Coie after Trump’s executive order attack, the largest law firms remain silent and uninvolved.
The reluctance of big law firms to sign a brief backing Perkins Coie shows a fear of backlash from a politically charged atmosphere, dampening their usual advocacy.
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