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Skadden's $100M Trump Deal Sparks Resignation and Backlash

3/29/2025

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Skadden's $100 million pro bono deal with the Trump administration ignited a firestorm of criticism, leaving attorneys feeling ashamed and betrayed. The firm's perceived cowardice sparked internal turmoil, leading senior associate Brenna Trout Frey to resign publicly, calling on her colleagues to reflect on their roles in this contentious environment.

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Skadden's $100 million pro bono deal with the Trump administration ignited a firestorm of criticism, leaving attorneys feeling ashamed and betrayed. The firm's perceived cowardice sparked internal turmoil, leading senior associate Brenna Trout Frey to resign publicly, calling on her colleagues to reflect on their roles in this contentious environment.