In a week filled with critical developments in democracy, one story stood out. Ten days ago, Donald Trump targeted a specific law firm — my former firm — for political retribution via a blatantly unconstitutional executive order. The firm’s "offense"? Representing Trump’s political opponents, defeating him in court and advancing diversity policies he opposes.
The immediate question was what Big Law would do. Would they stand up to the president or would they stay silent? Most importantly, would any firm be willing to represent the targeted law firm and risk their own retaliation?
While most major law firms cowered in fear, refusing even to condemn the action, one firm took the case…
