When the country’s biggest law firms cave to Trump, it threatens all of us.
John,
Right now, the Trump administration is using threats and intimidation tactics to pressure some of the biggest and most prestigious law firms in the country to bend the knee — and in some cases, it’s working.
Already, nine of the country’s Big Law firms have pledged nearly $1 billion in pro-bono work to support far-right causes and allies, and many of them have also agreed to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at their firms — all to avoid punishment by the Trump administration.
But it’s not too late for these firms to reverse course, stand on the right side of history, and end their deals with Trump — which is exactly what Demand Justice is calling on them to do through our Big Law Cowards campaign.
Add your name to join us and tell these nine Big Law firms: Stop bending the knee and fight for our democracy!
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Demand Justice has been actively tracking the law firms folding to Trump. Not every law firm has given in, but far too many have — and what comes next could be even worse.
Big Law’s cowardice has consequences: capitulating to a wannabe dictator like Trump will chill pro bono work, weaken legal defense for the vulnerable, and send a signal to lawyers everywhere: don’t stand up to the powerful.
While the nine firms have mostly claimed they will simply be providing typical pro-bono services, Trump has repeatedly suggested that he expects the firms to serve his administration’s interests – and reports have emerged that the White House may even try to call on the firms to represent Trump and his allies personally.
When legal elites bow down and lend their names and reputation to authoritarian actors, they’re not neutral. They’re complicit.
This is our opportunity to push back. Take a moment to sign our petition to hold Big Law accountable and demand they stand up to Trump for the sake of our democracy →
In solidarity,
Demand Justice PAC
