NYT
Trump, Paul Weiss and the Capitulation of Big Law: 5 Takeaways
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Paul Weiss, one of the largest law firms in the United States, ended its representation of clients in cases related to Trump administration policies, according to a New York Times investigation. The firm had previously represented clients opposing Trump administration actions in court. The Times reported that the firm withdrew from these cases following interactions with the White House.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/us/politics/trump-paul-weiss-takeaways.html
