The far-left law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom—the same firm that previously sued conservative filmmaker and commentator Dinesh D’Souza—has agreed to provide over $100 million in pro bono work for initiatives championed by the Trump administration.
Skadden becomes the second major legal powerhouse to strike a deal with the Trump administration following a wave of executive orders issued earlier this month.
President Trump ramps up pressure on law firms accused of serving as political weapons for the radical left—using their legal clout to push partisan agendas instead of upholding the rule of law.
The other firms in the crosshairs—Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, and WilmerHale—have all filed federal lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of Trump’s executive actions. While liberal judges in D.C. have temporarily blocked enforcement against those firms, the message from the White House is clear: The days of partisan lawfare cloaked in privilege are over.
Earlier this month, President Trump rescinded an order against far-left Paul Weiss after the firm committed to $40 million in pro bono work aligned with Trump-backed initiatives. The precedent was set—and now Skadden has blinked.
The agreement with Skadden Arps includes not only the jaw-dropping $100 million in free legal work for Trump-endorsed policies and causes, but also a commitment to end any involvement in so-called ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ hiring schemes—which the administration has labeled “illegal racial discrimination masquerading as progress.”
The announcement was made by President Trump on Truth Social Friday:
Today, President Donald J. Trump and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP announce the following agreement regarding a series of actions to be taken by Skadden:
1. Skadden will provide a total of at least $100 Million Dollars in pro bono Legal Services, during the Trump Administration and beyond, to causes that the President and Skadden both support, in relation to the following areas: Assisting Veterans and other Public Servants, including members of the Military, Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Federal, State, and Local Government Officials; ensuring fairness in our Justice System; and combatting Antisemitism. Skadden will change its pro bono policy so that all pro bono moving forward will be done in the Firm name. A pro bono Committee will be constituted to ensure that pro bono matters are consistent with the objectives of the program, and that pro bono activities represent the full political spectrum.
2. The Skadden Foundation will commit to the mission of providing pro bono Legal Services to a wide variety of deserving organizations and individuals. Skadden is committed to funding no fewer than five Skadden Fellows each year dedicated to the following projects: Assisting Veterans; ensuring fairness in our Justice System; combatting Antisemitism, and other similar types of projects. Law Graduates that receive Skadden Fellowships will represent a wide range of political views, including conservative ideals.
3. Skadden affirms its commitment to merit-based hiring, promotion, and retention. Accordingly, the Firm will not engage in illegal DEI discrimination and preferences. Skadden will engage independent outside counsel to advise the Firm to ensure employment practices are fully compliant with Law, including, but not limited to, anti-discrimination Laws.
4. Skadden will not deny representation to clients, such as members of politically disenfranchised groups, who have not historically received legal representation from major National Law Firms, including in pro bono matters, and in support of non-profits, because of the personal political views of individual lawyers.
Statement From the White House: “Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP approached President Trump and his Administration, and declared the Firm’s strong commitment to ending the Weaponization of the Justice System and the Legal Profession. The President will never stop fighting to deliver on his promises of eradicating partisan Lawfare in America, and restoring Liberty & Justice for ALL.”
Statement From Skadden Executive Partner, Jeremy London: “Skadden is pleased to have achieved a successful agreement with President Trump and his Administration. We engaged proactively with the President and his team in working together constructively to reach this agreement. The Firm looks forward to continuing our productive relationship with President Trump and his Admin. We firmly believe that this outcome is in the best interests of our clients, our people, and our Firm.”
According to Reuters, “Skadden, a top Wall Street law firm, has represented clients including JPMorgan, Citigroup, Barclays, and Johnson & Johnson.”
This same firm also filed a defamation lawsuit against conservative filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza.
D’Souza has publicly criticized Skadden, stating, “Skadden Arps is the firm engaged in systematic lawfare against “2000 Mules.” They have a army of 17 attorneys working pro-bono against me. I have 2 lawyers. The Left’s game is to ruin us through protracted, costly litigation.”
Skadden, this needs to stop now https://t.co/CoQe5Bc10P
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 23, 2025
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