Trump Expands Attacks on Law Firms, Singling Out Paul, Weiss

Experts have warned that the president’s efforts threaten the ability of lawyers to do their jobs and private citizens to obtain legal counsel.

Top Law Firm Targeted by Trump Over Clinton Campaign Work Hires Counsel

President Trump stripped Perkins Coie of access to federal buildings and personnel, citing its work for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign. The firm hired Williams & Connolly, which is skilled in fighting the government, to represent it.