The article discusses the chilling effect the Trump administration has on law firms that show opposition. Lawyers express concerns about possible punitive actions from the government affecting their firms. Fear of retribution has led to caution among major law firms like Covington Burling, Perkins Coie, and Paul Weiss, which have been explicitly targeted in executive orders. The article highlights the climate of intimidation and its impact on legal practices amidst broader discussions about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies.
Firms are afraid that if you're out there and perceived as being anti-administration, that could hurt your firm. The administration is viewed as very punitive and retributive.
They're just scared of retribution, said a senior lawyer... To date, Trump has targeted Covington Burling, Perkins Coie, and Paul Weiss with broad executive orders.
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