Rachel Cohen, Former Skadden Associate, To Be Honored For Condemning Trump's Assault On The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Rachel Cohen, Former Skadden Associate, To Be Honored For Condemning Trump's Assault On The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

(Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) With the rule of law being bent to its maximum capacity under the Trump administration, many lawyers find themselves unable to do anything but watch the situation unfold, slack jawed with confusion about how this could possibly be happening in America. Other lawyers, however, have found the courage and resolve to stand up and do what is right — regardless of the fact that they may have been standing alone…

The Rise of Civil Courage in BigLaw: Defending the Rule of Law Under Attack

Introduction: When Lawyers Become Leaders for Democracy As the rule of law bends under pressure from the Trump administration’s increasingly aggressive tactics, the legal community faces a defining moment. While some attorneys remain frozen in disbelief, others are standing tall—risking their careers and reputations to defend democracy. One of the most courageous voices among them is Rachel A. Cohen, a former associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, M…