Law Practice
Jul. 28, 2025
How politics are reshaping law firms and lateral moves in California
See more on How politics are reshaping law firms and lateral moves in CaliforniaPresidential transitions always bring legal shifts, but the Trump administration has moved faster than we've seen before -- and the full impact on law practice remains to be seen.
With changing presidential administrations come changes in laws and regulations, along with new executive actions -- all of which impact law practice to some degree. The Trump administration moved quickly in ways we have not seen before, and the full impact is yet to be seen.
Executive orders
In March and April 2025, President Trump issued executive orders against six law firms -- Susman Godfrey, Wilmer Hale, Jenner & Block, Paul Weiss and Perkins C...
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