President Donald Trump said he has reached an agreement with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom that will allow the firm to avoid an executive order targeting it.
Skadden commits to at least $100 million in pro bono legal services for causes he and firm supports, Trump said in comments at the White House. These will be efforts such as assisting veterans, military, and law enforcement, he said.
Skadden also commits to funding five fellows and to merit-based hiring and retention, and it won’t deny representation to disenfranchised groups, Trump said. “This was essentially a settlement—we appreciate Skadden’s coming to ...