Willkie Farr & Gallagher has become the latest large law firm to comply with the demands of President Trump, following his administration's executive orders that targeted multiple BigLaw firms. While firms like Paul Weiss and Skadden Arps quickly yielded and provided pro bono work to appease Trump, others, including Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block LLP, and WilmerHale, have challenged these orders, arguing they violate their First Amendment rights. The article discusses the implications of these actions, particularly the involvement of Doug Emhoff, who began working at Willkie Farr after Trump's inauguration.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher caved to Trump’s executive orders, highlighting an ongoing conflict between big law firms and the former president, which can impact their legal practices.
Key law firms, including Willkie Farr, faced pressures from Trump's decrees, leading some to comply while others filed lawsuits to defend their constitutional rights.
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