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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Exclusive: Biglaw Firms Farming Out Law School Recruitment Efforts To Current Law Students - Above the Law

Biglaw recruiting is chaotic, advantages students with insider networks, and firms are delegating recruiting duties to upperclass students to protect billable time.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Capitulating To Trump Seems To Be A Sore Subject For Lawyers At Firms That Capitulated To Trump - Above the Law

It's been a little over six months since Donald Trump fired off a retaliatory executive order threatening to shut down Paul Weiss's ability to do business as a global law firm, which the firm immediately followed with sycophantic groveling. Paul Weiss offered the administration $40 million in free legal services - ostensibly for conservative-friendly charities - but we've since learned that they've taken on a role papering up work for the Commerce Department in a questionably legal arrangement.
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fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Former Chair Of Top 15 Biglaw Firm Passes Away - Above the Law

Alfred Youngwood, former Paul Weiss chair and distinguished tax attorney, died at 87.
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fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Wu calls on Kraft to return contributions from Trump-affiliated law firm

Michelle Wu demanded Josh Kraft return campaign contributions from Paul Weiss because of the firm's pro-bono work for the Trump administration and subsequent attorney donations.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Suing White Supremacists Considered Biglaw Brave In 2025 - Above the Law

Paul, Weiss represents Metropolitan AME Church in a trademark infringement case against the Proud Boys and their president William Pepe.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Morning Docket: 07.07.25 - Above the Law

Judge Posner emphasized that the reliance on textualism and originalism in legal interpretation serves more as a facade than a genuine practice, revealing a deeper critique of legal philosophies.
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fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Even More Litigation Partners Are Bailing On Paul, Weiss - Above the Law

Dunn Isaacson Rhee was formed by partners leaving Paul, Weiss due to dissatisfaction with the firm's dealings with the Trump administration.
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fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
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Paul Weiss Insists Everything Is Fine, Despite All Evidence That Things Are Not, In Fact, Fine - Above the Law

fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
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When Donald Trump calls, one Big Law firm answers

Robert Giuffra of Sullivan & Cromwell navigated a crucial legal negotiation between Donald Trump and Paul Weiss regarding an executive order affecting the firm.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago
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After Capitulating To Trump, Paul Weiss Loses Prominent Partner - Above the Law

Jeh Johnson is leaving Paul Weiss after 40 years for a leadership role at Columbia University amidst scrutiny from the Trump administration.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
NYC startup

Paul Weiss Insists Everything Is Fine, Despite All Evidence That Things Are Not, In Fact, Fine - Above the Law

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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

When Donald Trump calls, one Big Law firm answers

Robert Giuffra of Sullivan & Cromwell navigated a crucial legal negotiation between Donald Trump and Paul Weiss regarding an executive order affecting the firm.
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fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

After Capitulating To Trump, Paul Weiss Loses Prominent Partner - Above the Law

Jeh Johnson is leaving Paul Weiss after 40 years for a leadership role at Columbia University amidst scrutiny from the Trump administration.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A top attorney is leaving a law firm that cut a deal with Trump for one that's suing him

Damian Williams, a prominent lawyer, left Paul Weiss to join Jenner & Block, marking a high-profile transition amidst ongoing legal battles against the Trump administration.
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fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Paul Weiss Rainmakers Bolt To Start New Firm Free Of Trump Deal Restrictions - Above the Law

Paul Weiss faces internal turmoil as partners leave due to disagreements over a deal made with the Trump administration.
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fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Trump's deal with Paul Weiss is throwing a wrench into his war on Big Law

Trump's deal with Paul Weiss has raised questions about the legitimacy of his executive orders against law firms.
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fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

The Curious Case Of Sullivan & Cromwell's Relationship With Donald Trump - Above the Law

Paul Weiss's deal with the Trump administration signifies a troubling intersection between corporate law and political authority.
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