President Donald Trump has withdrawn his executive order targeting the law firm Paul Weiss, after the firm agreed not to adopt diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. While Trump's public announcement included claims regarding DEI, the internal agreement sent to the firm's lawyers omitted this language, instead emphasizing merit-based practices. The executive order had threatened the firm’s security clearances and government contracts, but the withdrawal followed Paul Weiss's commitment to provide significant pro bono legal services. The internal document also left out language regarding the firm's acknowledgment of past controversies tied to an ex-partner involved in Trump's legal challenges.
Trump's withdrawal of the executive order against Paul Weiss signals a strategic move as the law firm aligns with his administration's principles while maintaining its merit-based hiring commitments.
The agreement language shared internally by Paul Weiss starkly contrasts with the public narrative presented by Trump, as it omits DEI policies yet emphasizes audit commitments to employment practices.
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