Brad Karp, chairman of Paul Weiss, reassured employees through an email that the firm’s recent deal with President Trump was in line with its enduring principles established in 1963. This agreement allowed Paul Weiss to circumvent a potentially damaging executive order that could have suspended its security clearances, limiting its ability to represent federal clients. Karp emphasized the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion as articulated by founding partner Judge Simon H. Rifkind. However, this deal has raised alarms within the legal community regarding firms yielding to Trump instead of opposing his actions.
In reaching an agreement with Mr. Trump, I really just reaffirmed the firm's statement of principles outlined in 1963 by Judge Simon H. Rifkind.
Despite Mr. Karp's assurances, the deal between Paul Weiss and the White House was causing concern among the broader legal community.
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