Milbank Among Law Firms Securing Partnerships with Trump
The firm agrees to deliver $100 million in pro bono legal services aimed at assisting veterans and other public servants, among other provisions.
International law firm Milbank has formalized an agreement with the Trump administration to offer a minimum of $100 million in pro bono legal services for shared causes, as announced by President Donald Trump on April 2.
The New York-based firm becomes the third to align with the president to avoid a potential executive order similar to those directed at other firms by the administration.
“The president is building an unmatched network of lawyers dedicated to ending partisan lawfare in America and reinstating liberty and justice FOR ALL.”
The legal services provided will support initiatives benefiting veterans, military personnel, law enforcement officers, first responders, and other public servants.
“As part of these efforts, Milbank will enhance its collaboration with the Milbank Exoneration and Resentencing Review Unit at the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Cardozo Law School,” the Trump administration noted.
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Milbank committed to enhancing its pro bono committee with attorneys of diverse political perspectives to ensure that its associated projects align with the Firm’s objectives and encompass the entire political spectrum, including conservative values.
The agreement also entails a commitment to merit-based hiring practices and a vow to provide representation to potential clients without regard for their political affiliations or the opposition of any government official.
Scott Edelman, Milbank’s chairman, described the agreement as “consistent with Milbank’s core values.”
“Following constructive discussions with President Trump’s administration, Milbank is grateful for the swift establishment of common ground,” Edelman stated. He expressed optimism for maintaining a collaborative relationship with Trump.
In contrast, Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, and Jenner & Block have opted for litigation.
Trump’s orders allege that these firms engaged in “harmful activity” contrary to the best interests of the United States, including accusations of racial discrimination.
Harrison Fields, a White House spokesperson, previously informed The Epoch Times via email that the involved firms, in conjunction with Democrats, “weaponized the legal process to attempt to punish and imprison their political adversaries.”
Fields emphasized that Trump’s executive orders are “lawful directives aimed at ensuring the implementation of the president’s agenda and guaranteeing that law firms adhere to the law.”
Zachary Stieber and Reuters contributed to this report.
