Willkie Farr & Gallagher's deal with the Trump administration has caused disappointment among its associates and sparked resignations. Associate Andrew Silberstein resigned in protest against the firm's decision to comply with the administration's demands, criticizing Biglaw's lack of courage in defending the rule of law. His resignation letter expressed sorrow over the firm’s failure to stand alongside other firms like Perkins Coie, highlighting the moral imperative for legal firms to protect democratic values. The incident underscores tensions within Biglaw about prioritizing business interests over ethical responsibilities.
"Willkie Farr & Gallagher stated in its announcement on Tuesday that its decision to acquiesce to the Trump administration's unprecedented demand was 'incredibly difficult.' The more difficult, and moral, decision would have been to stand with Perkins Coie and other such courageous firms."
"I am only a cog in this machine, the gears of which will churn on mechanistically no matter my decision to leave, as they would have churned on with me loyally and passionately had Willkie Farr & Gallagher stood in defense of the rule of law."
"This proud and storied century & a half old institution comprised of 1200 brilliant legal minds, of more than $1 billion in revenue last year. If this institution cannot fight, then who?"
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