President Donald Trump’s executive order targets Perkins Coie, requiring federal contractors to disclose ties to the firm and authorizing agencies to terminate related contracts. It also revokes the firm’s security clearances and bars its personnel from federal buildings, citing its role in the Steele dossier.
Legal experts warn the order raises due process and attorney-client privilege concerns. Boeing, Microsoft, and T-Mobile, among other federal contractors, face potential exposure. The move follows a similar action against Covington & Burling, signaling increased political scrutiny of law firms involved in cases against Trump.
The New York City Bar Association has condemned the order as politically motivated. Perkins Coie plans to challenge it, but the immediate legal and business implications remain significant.
For further analysis, see Bloomberg Law (2025).
Published March 10, 2025.
