Addressing Remedial Action by Paul Weiss

2025-03-26Executive Order 14244
Signed by: Donald Trump
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Headline: 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.
Topics: legal profession, government oversight, pro bono services, hiring practices

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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