Donald Trump went after one of America's top law firms. Its decision to fight back took just two hours.

Donald Trump went after one of America's top law firms. Its decision to fight back took just two hours.

Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesWhen President Donald Trump issued an executive order this month targeting Susman Godfrey, one of the nation's preeminent law firms, the way forward was clear.The order came as a "total bolt from the blue," one lawyer representing the firm said later during a court hearing. No one at Susman Godfrey spoke with the White House about cutting a deal, according to two people familiar with the matter.The firm was ready to fig…

Major law firms resist Trump's executive orders

When President Donald Trump issued a sudden executive order targeting Susman Godfrey, one of America's leading law firms, the reaction was immediate and clear. The firm's partners swiftly decided to challenge the U.S. government in court. “It was a total bolt from the blue,” one lawyer representing Susman Godfrey said during a recent court hearing. With no negotiations or prior warnings from the White House, the law firm was ready for a legal ba…

Susman Godfrey EO Litigation Timeline - The Texas Lawbook

President Donald Trump has issued executive orders targeting a half-dozen law firms, including Houston-based Susman Godfrey, accusing them of "spearheading efforts to weaponize the American legal system and degrading the quality of American elections" and "undermining the effectiveness of the United States military.” The EOs also accuse the firms of racially discriminatory practices via their diversity and inclusion programs. Here is a timeline …

Hundreds of BigLaw Partners and Judges Rally Behind Susman Godfrey in Lawsuit Against Trump Executive Order

Introduction In a dramatic show of solidarity, hundreds of BigLaw partners and former judges have voiced their support for Susman Godfrey LLP in its legal battle against an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. The executive action, widely criticized as retaliatory and unconstitutional, specifically targeted Susman Godfrey for representing politically disfavored clients. Leading figures in the legal community warn that yielding to po…