Two law firms targeted by President Donald Trump’s executive orders – Jenner & Block and Wilmer Hale – filed lawsuits Friday as the legal industry continues to grapple with the unprecedented attacks from the White House.

The firm saw profits per equity partner jump nearly 16% in 2024. Managing partner Bill Malley said he is “optimistic” about the coming year’s performance.

Two amicus briefs were submitted in support of Perkins Coie, one from 11 legal advocacy organizations, including the ACLU, and a second from past presidents of the D.C. Bar.

“The executive order unconstitutionally retaliates against Perkins Coie for its constitutionally protected advocacy.” Both the speech and petition clauses of the First Amendment protect the firm’s legal advocacy on behalf of its clients, and prohibit the Trump administration from punishing advocacy it disapproves.

The Trump administration implored a federal judge to toss a lawsuit filed by Perkins Coie over his allegedly unconstitutional executive order targeting the firm. The post ‘Muzzling the Executive’: Trump admin says order targeting Hillary Clinton-linked law firm is ‘straightforwardly legal’ in seeking dismissal of lawsuit first appeared on Law & Crime.

US law firm Perkins Coie asked a federal court on Wednesday to permanently block President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing an executive order imposing sanctions against the firm.

Introduction: Trump Targets U.S. Law Firms In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration has launched a series of executive orders aimed at U.S. law firms, specifically targeting those representing Democratic-aligned clients and promoting diversity initiatives.

The brief, just filed yesterday in district court is here; I was pleased to be one of the very many signers. Here's the Summary of Argument: The