Max Frumes

Today, President Donald J. Trump and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, LLP (“Cadwalader”) announce the following commitments regarding a series of actions to be taken by Cadwalader: 1. Cadwalader will provide a total of at least $100 Million Dollars in pro bono Legal Services, during the Trump Administration, and beyond, to causes that President Trump and Cadwalader both support, such as: Assisting Veterans and other Public Servants including, among others, members of the Military, Gold Star families, Law Enforcement, and First Responders; Ensuring fairness in our Justice System; and Combatting Antisemitism. Cadwalader’s pro bono Committee will ensure that pro bono matters are consistent with these objectives, and that pro bono activities represent the full political spectrum, including Conservative ideals. 2. Cadwalader affirms its commitment to Merit-Based Hiring, Promotion, and Retention. Accordingly, the Firm will not engage in illegal DEI discrimination and preferences. Cadwalader affirms that it is Cadwalader’s policy to give Fair and Equal consideration to Job Candidates, irrespective of their political beliefs, including Candidates who have served in the Trump Administration, and any other Republican or Democrat Administration. Cadwalader will engage independent outside counsel to advise the Firm in confirming that employment practices are fully compliant with Law, including, but not limited to, Anti-Discrimination Laws. 3. Cadwalader affirms that it will not deny representation to clients, such as members of politically disenfranchised groups and Government Officials, employees, and advisors, 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, consistent with our intake and conflicts procedures and capabilities. Statement from the White House: “President Trump and his Administration have entered into an agreement with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, LLP, which voiced their strong commitment to ending the Weaponization of the Justice System and the Legal Profession. The President will not stop fighting until we have ended Partisan Lawfare in the United States of America, and restored Liberty and Justice for ALL.” Statement from Cadwalader Managing Partner, Patrick Quinn: “Cadwalader has achieved a successful agreement with President Trump and his Administration. We engaged with the President and his team in working together constructively to reach this agreement. The substance of our agreement is consistent with the principles that have guided Cadwalader for over 230 years: We always put our client’s interests first; We believe that Justice should be available to everyone; and We are committed to attracting, retaining and nurturing the very best talent from all backgrounds. The Firm looks forward to having a productive relationship with President Trump and his Administration. We firmly believe that this outcome is in the best interests of our clients, our people, and our Firm.” From Donald Trump Truth Social 04/11/25 12:19 PM

Today, President Donald J. Trump and Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, and Latham & Watkins LLP (the “Law Firms”) announce the following agreement regarding a series of actions to be taken by the Law Firms: 1. The Law Firms will provide an aggregate total of at least $500 Million Dollars in pro bono and other free Legal services, during the Trump Administration and beyond, in the respective amounts set forth below, to causes that President Trump and the Law Firms both support and agree to work on, including in the following areas: Assisting Veterans and other Public Servants, including, among others, members of the Military, Gold Star families, Law Enforcement, and First Responders; ensuring fairness in our Justice System; and combatting Antisemitism. The Law Firms will take on a wide range of pro bono matters that represent the full political spectrum, including Conservative ideals. The Law Firms and their commitments are: Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, and Latham & Watkins LLP: $125 Million Dollars each. 2. The Law Firms affirm their commitment to Merit-Based Hiring, Promotion, and Retention. Accordingly, the Law Firms will not engage in illegal DEI discrimination and preferences. The Law Firms affirm that it is their policy to give Fair and Equal consideration to Job Candidates, irrespective of their political beliefs, including Candidates who have served in the Trump Administration, and any other Republican or Democrat Administration. The Law Firms will engage outside counsel to advise the Law Firms in confirming their employment practices are fully compliant with Law, including, but not limited to, Anti-Discrimination Laws. 3. The Law Firms affirm that they will not deny representation to clients, such as members of politically disenfranchised groups and Government Officials, employees, and advisors, 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. 4. Concurrent with these agreements, the EEOC has withdrawn the March 17, 2025 letters to the Law Firms, and will not pursue any claims related to those issues. Statement from the White House: "President Trump and his Administration have entered into an agreement with these long established firms, which have affirmed their strong commitment to ending the Weaponization of the Justice System and the Legal Profession. The President continues to fulfill his promise to the American People that the Age of Partisan Lawfare in America is OVER.” Statement from the Law Firms: “Today, our Firms reached an agreement with President Trump and his Administration, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We have resolved this matter while upholding long-held principles important to each of our Firms: Equal Employment Opportunity; providing pro bono assistance to a wide range of underserved populations, and ensuring fairness in the Justice System; and representing a broad spectrum of clients on various matters. We look forward to a continued constructive and productive relationship with President Trump and his team.” -- Jon A. Ballis, Chairman, Kirkland & Ellis; Khalid Garousha, Global Senior Partner, AO Shearman; Alden Millard, Chair of Simpson Thacher’s Executive Committee; Richard M. Trobman, Chair and Managing Partner, Latham & Watkins. From Donald Trump Truth Social 04/11/25 12:21 PM