Rise and Resist, a nonprofit group, held a protest outside the NYC Bar Association's annual meeting, targeting nine law firms for prioritizing profits over defending democracy and civil liberties. The protest criticized these firms for their capitulation to Trump, highlighting the need for accountability among legal institutions. Despite being located near the Bar Association, the protest aimed to acknowledge the Bar's stance against Trump's actions. The group emphasized the importance of law firms standing firm on ethical grounds during tumultuous times, asserting that ongoing protests will continue to press for better legal practices.
"We will call out these cowardly law firms in front of their peers for deciding their profits are more important than defending the Constitution."
"Protests like these aren't going to stop anytime soon. Biglaw needs to be better and do better during these trying times, to protect the rule of law and democracy as a whole."
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