In any democracy, the lawyers are the guardrails. With America heading toward autocratic rule, we see how some firms have chosen. But it isn’t too late for others in the profession to choose to keep our democracy. I challenge all my students: keep the faith!
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/we-need-law-students-to-clean-the-stain-on-the-legal-profession
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/we-need-law-students-to-clean-the-stain-on-the-legal-profession
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You have to take the power back
The stain on this country from Trumpism begins with a rogue Court.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robert-housman-33a2194_ethics-rules-for-government-lawyers-activity-7315140195350163457-5ojd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAC-Z54BwlH0kBwtw_733-G-VN7GaigHy3A
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You think our law schools are doing a good job preparing those "guardrails of democracy", Prof Tribe??
What are you waiting for?
https://Senate.gov
https://House.gov
https://www.law.com/law-firms/?slreturn=20250314184342
Without the rule of law to protect us, there is no shelter.
~ Keep the faith ~
Then decide if you want to be a Churchill or a Lord Halifax.
History and your children will judge you.
The law firms that have capitulated to date are behemoths at the top of their game, yet they CHOSE to undermine the pillars of their profession and our democracy. Why, to protect their access, status and revenue streams?