Several law firms have entered into deals worth $940 million in pro bono work with the Trump administration, raising ethical concerns and resulting in investigations. The fallout has included associates leaving these firms due to principled disagreements. Many exiting associates lack a book of business, complicating their job search in a tightening lateral market. Former Simpson Thacher associate Taylor Wettach is running for Congress after feeling sidelined by his firm's capitulation to Trump, seeking to enact change in Iowa's 1st Congressional District.
Nine major law firms have secured a combined $940 million in pro bono agreements with the Trump administration, raising concerns over ethical implications and law firm reputations.
The lateral market for associates leaving these firms is tightening, with many lacking a book of business, creating challenges for their career advancement.
Taylor Wettach, a former associate, is leveraging his experience into a congressional campaign, highlighting frustrations with Trump's influence on the legal profession and seeking to drive change in Iowa.
Wettach's campaign focuses on his discontent with Simpson Thacher's actions and aims to resonate with constituents feeling marginalized by political shifts towards authoritarianism.
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