Leaked Email Exposes Law Firm’s Fearful Response to Trump’s Attacks

If Americans still believe lawyers will be the last line of defense for democracy, a leaked email from top law firm Paul Weiss might shatter that illusion. In the email, firm chair Brad Karp reveals how Trump's executive order nearly crushed the firm, putting its clients, employees, and future at risk. But instead of rallying in solidarity, rival firms smelled blood—exploiting Paul Weiss’s crisis to steal clients and talent.

MSNBC analyst Lisa Rubin dismissed the firm’s public outcry, noting its hypocrisy in seeking legal unity only when it became the target. Ultimately, Paul Weiss struck a deal—$40 million in pro bono work—to get Trump off its back. This saga isn’t just about one firm’s survival—it’s a glaring indictment of a legal industry more interested in profit than principle, even as democracy teeters on the edge.
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