Last week, Microsoft shifted its legal representation from Simpson Thacher to Jenner & Block, signaling discontent with firms viewed as capitulating to political pressures, particularly regarding their affiliation with Donald Trump. This move is part of a larger trend as general counsels across various sectors reconsider their legal partnerships, especially with firms perceived as weak or politically compromised. An energy company GC noted a collective effort among general counsels to seek alternative firms, leading to significant changes in historical partnerships within Biglaw.
Microsoft's shift from Simpson Thacher to Jenner & Block reflects a growing trend among general counsels choosing firms that resist capitulating to political pressures.
The energy company GC emphasized that more than a dozen companies are openly issuing RFPs for new work, bypassing firms seen as backing down.
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