Archive · 24 May 2025
Senior Partners Exit Paul, Weiss Law Firm Following Trump Deal
Several important lawyers are leaving the Paul, Weiss law firm.
These lawyers are starting their own company.
This happened shortly after Paul, Weiss made an agreement with the White House.
The agreement involved offering free legal help to causes supported by Donald Trump.
The departing lawyers include Karen Dunn, who has helped Democratic candidates with debates, and Jeannie Rhee, who worked on Hillary Clinton's case.
Other lawyers are also leaving with them.
The law firm wished them luck in their future work.
Four senior partners are leaving Paul, Weiss to establish their own legal practice.
The departures follow a deal between Paul, Weiss and the White House for pro-bono services.
Karen Dunn, who has assisted Democratic candidates, is among the departing partners.
Jeannie Rhee, who defended Hillary Clinton, is also leaving Paul, Weiss.
The firm issued a statement wishing the departing partners well in their future endeavors.
- Who
- Karen Dunn, Jeannie Rhee, Jessica Phillips, and William Isaacson are leaving.
- What
- Four senior partners are departing from Paul, Weiss.
- When
- Unspecified, following an agreement with the White House.
- Where
- At Paul, Weiss.
- Why
- To start a new law firm.
- Departing Individuals
- Four senior partners
- Departing Partners
- Karen Dunn, Jeannie Rhee, Jessica Phillips, William Isaacson
- Reason for Departure
- To start a new law firm
- Firm Involved
- Paul, Weiss
- Paul, Weiss agreement
- $40 million in pro-bono legal services for Trump-supported causes
- Timing
- Two months after the agreement with White House