Nathan Howard | Reuters
The new deals follow similar moves by numerous other law firms, which came as Trump threatens to sign punitive executive orders targeting firms for their past or current association with his perceived enemies.
Trump on Truth Social on Friday said that four firms — Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, and Latham & Watkins LLP — have each committed to at least $125 million in free legal work, for a total of $500 million.
In a separate post, Trump announced a similar deal with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, LLP for at least $100 million.
The pro bono services will be directed toward causes that both Trump and the firms support, include assisting veterans, combating antisemitism and ensuring “fairness in our Justice System,” according to the posts.
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