President Donald Trump withdrew an executive order
against a top international law firm after it agreed to review its practices
and provide free legal services supporting White House initiatives.
The law firm, Paul, Weiss, pledged to ensure
diverse political representation and avoid diversity and inclusion measures in
its operations.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn an executive
order against a prominent international law firm following an agreement to
change its practices and support certain White House initiatives. The law firm
in question is Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Garrison & Wharton, which has agreed
to a set of conditions to resolve the dispute. The action was rescinded after Trump met with Brad Karp, Paul, Weiss's
chairman. The executive order had targeted the firm for previously
providing legal services opposed by Trump and threatened to revoke security
clearances and terminate federal contracts. The firm now commits to offering
USD 40 million in pro bono services while disavowing diversity measures in its
hiring.This development follows similar
actions against other legal entities and tech companies that have rolled back
diversity programs amid pressure from Trump's administration. The White House
commended the firm for its concessions, with Karp expressing optimism for a
constructive future relationship.