US EditionPaul Weiss Loses Senior Litigators in Wake of Trump Deal
- In May 2025, a group of four partners from Paul Weiss—including a prominent Democratic attorney—plan to leave the firm to establish a new law practice together.
- Their departure follows Paul Weiss's controversial March 2025 agreement with President Trump that lifted an executive order targeting the firm.
- Paul Weiss, a law firm with a 150-year history, committed to providing $40 million worth of free legal assistance as part of an agreement that included examining its hiring procedures and backing causes mutually approved by the firm and the Trump administration.
- On Friday, Paul Weiss Chairman Brad Karp expressed appreciation for the significant impact that Bill, Jeannie, Jessica, and Karen have had on the firm, while the departing partners shared their gratitude in an internal message.
- It remains unclear if the departures relate to the firm's agreement with Trump, but the move marks a significant shift in the firm's leadership amid rising tensions with the administration.
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Top Paul Weiss lawyers leave firm after Trump deal: Report
Four top lawyers at Paul Weiss said Friday they would depart from their roles as partners at the law firm to form their own practice. “We were disappointed not to be able to tell each of you personally and individually the news that we have decided to leave Paul, Weiss to start a new law…
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4 partners leave Paul Weiss after firm cut deal with Trump
Four partners at Paul Weiss — including the high-profile Democratic attorney Karen Dunn — are departing the law firm, a spokesperson told CBS News, after for striking a deal with President Trump to avoid targeting by the federal government.In addition to Dunn, Bill Isaacson, Jessica Phillips and…
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