Addressing Remedial Action by Paul Weiss
Revokes Prior Restrictions on Paul Weiss Law Firm
What it does
The order revokes Executive Order 14237, removing its restrictions concerning Paul Weiss.
Real-world impact
- Revokes the March 14, 2025 executive order addressing Paul Weiss.
- Acknowledges firm commitments including $40 million in pro bono legal services.
- Recognizes changes to hiring and client-selection policies at Paul Weiss.
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Summary
This order cancels Executive Order 14237, which targeted the law firm Paul Weiss. It notes the firm has acknowledged wrongdoing by a former partner and agreed to change its practices.
Paul Weiss agreed to adopt political neutrality in client selection, use merit-based hiring instead of diversity policies, take pro bono cases across the political spectrum, and provide the equivalent of $40 million in pro bono legal services during the President’s term. The revocation follows these commitments.
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