President Trump rescinded an executive order targeting the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison after meeting in person with its chair this week. Under the deal, the law firm will provide $40 million in free legal services supporting Trump’s agenda, including his “Task Force to Combat Antisemitism.” Last week, Trump’s order threatened to revoke the firm’s security clearances and end its federal contracts over its association with former partner Mark Pomerantz, who oversaw the Manhattan district attorney’s probe into Trump’s finances. The news has set off alarm in the legal profession. The firm is associated with Democratic causes and is known for fighting civil rights cases against the government.
Trump Rescinds Order Targeting Law Firm After It Agrees to Provide $40M in Legal Services
HeadlineMar 21, 2025