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Law Firms Embrace Trump Allies Amid Changing Landscape

12/30/2025

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Trump Lawyers Hired

In 2025, law firms increasingly hired attorneys connected to U.S. President Donald Trump, contrasting with the challenging job market for Trump-affiliated lawyers after his first term.
Notable hires include Evan Corcoran at Brownstein Hyatt, Paul Ray at Covington & Burling, and Kelly Ann Shaw at Akin Gump.
These moves reflect firms' adaptation to the political landscape, with lobbying firms also gaining traction.
Shaw's work has generated over $400,000 in lobbying fees.
The trend indicates a shift in the legal industry's response to Trump's ongoing influence in Washington, D.C.

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Finch Joins Cravath

Andrew Finch, a partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, joined the firm.
Finch represented Uber in its $2.65 billion acquisition of Postmates.
Finch also represented Spirit Airlines in its $3.8 billion sale to JetBlue.
Faiza Saeed emphasized Finch's expertise in navigating complex regulatory challenges.
The hire signals law firms' strategic moves to adapt to evolving political and regulatory landscapes amid ongoing scrutiny.

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Trump Lawyers Hired

In 2025, law firms increasingly hired attorneys connected to U.S. President Donald Trump, contrasting with the challenging job market for Trump-affiliated lawyers after his first term.
Notable hires include Evan Corcoran at Brownstein Hyatt, Paul Ray at Covington & Burling, and Kelly Ann Shaw at Akin Gump.
These moves reflect firms' adaptation to the political landscape, with lobbying firms also gaining traction.
Shaw's work has generated over $400,000 in lobbying fees.
The trend indicates a shift in the legal industry's response to Trump's ongoing influence in Washington, D.C.

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