Big Law Associates Urge Firm Leaders to Defend Legal Independence Amid Political Scrutiny

An open letter signed by over 280 Big Law associates is pressing for a public stance from law firm leaders amid recent governmental scrutiny directed at firms such as Perkins Coie and Covington & Burling. This initiative underscores the growing anxiety within the legal community regarding perceived political targeting. The associates, from various firms within the Am Law 200 and beyond, urge their leaders to defend the independence and integrity of the legal profession, as reported by The American Lawyer.