This Biglaw Firm Could Be Donald Trump’s Next Target
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[Williams & Connolly] are very brave to take on the Perkins Coie matter – they could be next.
— Judge Beryl Howell, in comments given during the emergency hearing for a partial temporary restraining order in Perkins Coie’s challenge to Donald Trump’s Executive Order targeting the firm. Perkins Coie is represented by Williams & Connolly and Judge Howell echoed others online in pointing out the representation could put a target on W&C. Notably, the majority of Biglaw has not spoken out in defense of Perkins Coie. During the argument, Judge Howell noted it was “chilling” that the president could be the “sole authority” in determining what actions by firms hurt national security. Judge Howell granted the TRO from the bench.
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