The company offers free legal services to help veterans and other civil servants.
The renowned Wall Street law firm has signed a contract with the White House to provide $100 million pro bono legal services.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will support veterans and other civil servants, ensure the fairness of the US judicial system and provide services to causes supported by both the company and the Trump administration, including fighting anti-Semitism.
The company also pledged to fund at least five law alumni under a fellowship dedicated to supporting causes and adopting merit-based employment practices each year, and vowed not to deny representation to members of the politically disenfranchised group.
The deal comes as President Donald Trump has issued executive orders in recent weeks targeting several major law firms, directing government agencies to revoke security clearances and terminate the contract. Trump hasn’t issued it to Skadden, but the deal appears to be a way to prevent it from happening.
“It was essentially a settlement,” President Donald Trump said when he announced the deal at a White House event.
“We are grateful that Skaden is at the table. You know, other law firms have resolved the case as well. And… it’s a shame that happened.”
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Jeremy London, the company’s executive partner, said the parties worked “constructively” to reach an agreement.
“The company looks forward to continuing its productive relationship with President Trump and his administration, and we firmly believe that this will be in the best interests of our clients, our people and our company,” London said.
In the case of Wilmer Hale, Trump cited former special advisor Robert Mueller and his close aides’ company as one of the biggest reasons for the move.
Meanwhile, Jenner hired Andrew Weissman, Mueller’s top prosecutor.
In separate legal action filed in the District of Columbia, the two companies accused them of punishing political opposition and urged the court to find Trump’s order unconstitutional.
Zachary Stieber, Aldgra Fred and Reuters contributed to this report.
