First Thing We Do, Let’s [intimidate] All the Lawyers
Communication Breakdown - A podcast by OCR Network - Fridays
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In this episode of Communication Breakdown, hosts Steve Dowling and Craig Carroll discuss the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the legal profession. Some of the law firms discussed include Paul Weiss, Skadden Arps. Wilkie Farr, Milbank, Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Jenner & Block, and Covington & Burling. They explore how law firms are responding to executive orders targeting their practices and the implications for corporate reputation. The conversation highlights the importance of effective communication strategies, the need for alignment between legal and communications teams, and the reputational risks associated with legal decisions in a politically charged environment.TakeawaysTrump's attacks on law firms are seen as a strategy to undermine the legal profession.Some law firms have capitulated to Trump's demands, while others have chosen to resist.The response patterns of law firms mirror those of companies backpedaling on diversity initiatives.Law firms must navigate the complexities of legal and public narratives.The divide in the legal community may impact future responses to political pressures.Topics MentionedTrump, law firms, legal profession, communication strategies, reputational risk, executive orders, legal alignment, corporate reputation, public relations, legal communicationsCompanies MentionedRoyal Shakespeare Company, Paul Weiss, Skadden Arps. Wilkie Farr, Milbank, Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Jenner & Block, Covington & Burling, Disney, HarvardChapters00:00 Introduction to the Legal Landscape01:30 Trump's Legal Campaign Against Law Firms05:18 Responses from Law Firms: Capitulation vs. Resistance10:04 Effective Communication Strategies in Legal Contexts15:21 The Role of Legal and Communications Alignment20:41 Navigating Reputational Risks in Legal Decisions25:34 Conclusion and Future Implications#RoyalShakespeareCompany #PaulWeiss #SkaddenArps #WilkieFarr #Milbank #PerkinsCoie #WilmerHale #Jenner&Block #Covington&Burling #Trump #Tariff #LegalNews #Disney #Harvard #DEI
