**NYC Lawyers Rally Against Trump’s “War on the Rule of Law” in Fiery Bar Association Meeting**
Over 350 New York City lawyers gathered at the NYC Bar Association to strategize resistance against Trump’s attacks on judges and executive orders targeting Big Law firms. Calls for protests, lawsuits, and op-eds dominated the urgent “Defending Justice” panel, with lawyers warning of a “five-alarm fire” for democracy.
**Big Law Divided as Firms Face Off Against Trump’s “Unconstitutional” Executive Orders**
While firms like Paul Weiss struck deals with the Trump administration, others like Perkins Coie fought back in court—sparking heated debate among NYC Bar members. Retired Judge Shira Scheindlin drew applause, declaring collective resistance could have stopped Trump’s orders, as lawyers grappled with fear of retaliation for speaking out.
**”Pray for the Justices”: Lawyers Warn of Authoritarian Threat as Judiciary Becomes Last Defense**
With judges facing death threats and lawyers fearing FBI raids, panelists urged mobilizing to protect democracy. Despite anger, hope emerged from recent court wins and grassroots pushback—even in red states—as lawyers vowed to keep fighting Trump’s “fear and intimidation” tactics.