Several major U.S. law firms have made deals with President Donald Trump to avoid executive orders targeting their businesses, prompting scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers and legal experts. These deals, reportedly involving pro bono commitments, have raised questions about potential violations of state and federal bribery and anti-fraud laws. A group of House Democrats, including Representative April McClain Delaney, has launched a review into these arrangements, sending letters to firms such as Paul Weiss. Critics argue that the deals may have been formed under coercion or illegal pressure. Meanwhile, the Trump administration's targeting of law firms has created turmoil within the legal profession, affecting white-collar defense attorneys and the broader legal talent market. In response, liberal groups like Demand Justice have initiated media campaigns labeling cooperating firms as "Big Law Cowards." New York Attorney General Letitia James has also become a focal point in the dispute, facing a criminal referral from the Trump administration, which her legal team calls politically motivated retribution. The controversy has sparked debates about the independence of the legal profession and the implications for First Amendment rights and the right to counsel.