Trump gets $100M deal with Skadden law firm amid pressure campaign

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President Trump negotiated a $100 million pro bono legal services deal with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, effectively avoiding an executive order that would have penalized the firm. The agreement includes specific conditions about employment practices and representation.

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The Cascade Ledger. “Trump gets $100M deal with Skadden law firm amid pressure campaign.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, March 28, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-03-28--trump-gets-100m-deal-with-skadden-law-firm-amid-pressure-cam/