President Trump's recent deal with Paul Weiss has shifted the dynamics of his conflict with Big Law, marking a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles. Law firms, such as Susman Godfrey, view this deal as evidence of weakness in Trump's initially issued executive orders that sought to revoke security clearances. They argue the swift retraction of these orders points to a lack of legitimacy regarding national security concerns. This situation has caused a divide in the legal profession, creating both a sense of crisis and opportunity for the firms involved.
For the law firms choosing to fight Trump's executive orders targeting them, rather than striking deals with the president, the Paul Weiss deal has turned into a potent weapon. They have cited Trump's quick revocation of the order - just six days after it was initially issued - to argue that they never had any legitimacy in the first place.
After Paul Weiss agreed to a deal with Trump, in March, its chairman, Brad Karp, told lawyers at the firm that the agreement resolved an "existential crisis" that "could easily have destroyed our firm."
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