M.S. Bellows, Jr.Mar 7, 2025

The Seattle-based law firm Perkins Coie is one of the best in the world. When I was a baby lawyer at a similar firm representing McDonnell Douglas, all of us respected Perkins Coie as our counterpart, representing Boeing since Boeing's founding in 1916. The firm has over 1,000 attorneys in 21 offices across three continents, is known for its pro bono work, and truly is a leader in innovative, ethical representation.

However, they also represent Democrats, and so Trump has signed an executive order trying to destroy them.

As I said before, I am proud to be a lawyer. We lawyers are a vital line of defense in protecting democratic institutions, and we are under attack by fascists.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/addressing-risks-from-perkins-coie-llp

Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The

The White House
Show threadCodhisattvaMar 8, 2025
@msbellows love to see a movement among lawyers “Stand Up For The Rule Of Law” and perhaps embolden the ABA to defrock corrupt lawyers and judges.
Show threadM.S. Bellows, Jr.Mar 8, 2025
@Codhisattva The ABA doesn't handle licensing – it's a voluntary organization – but it's becoming increasingly outspoken. I'm proud of them! https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2025/02/aba-supports-the-rule-of-law/ and https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2025/03/aba-rejects-efforts-to-undermine-courts-and-legal-profession/
Show threadCodhisattvaMar 9, 2025
@msbellows are lawyers ready to take to the streets? Will a national organization like ABA call for a national day of protest? The NLG could even defend them in court.
Show threadM.S. Bellows, Jr.Mar 9, 2025
@Codhisattva I think a lawyers' strike would be more effective.
Show threadCodhisattva
@msbellows sure love to see that. How ready? Which union calls for it? I don’t know any org besides NLG that would even be near a strike.
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