Several prominent law firms have faced backlash and reputational damage after entering into pro bono agreements with former President Donald Trump. Congressional representatives April Delaney and Min highlighted concerns over a chilling effect in the legal profession, where firms are reportedly withdrawing from cases due to fear of retaliation from Trump. This dynamic has raised questions about judicial integrity. Corporate clients have also expressed reluctance to work with firms perceived as capitulating to Trump, with some executives preferring firms willing to engage in legal battles. Legal commentators, including Deans Erwin Chemerinsky and David Faigman and retired federal Judge Nancy Gertner, have noted that despite some quick court victories, the damage to the profession’s reputation persists, emphasizing the need for law firms to resist such pressures. The controversy has prompted public support rallies for firms opposing Trump and brought attention to midsize firms that have publicly denounced Trump’s attacks on the legal profession. Additionally, the executive director of Skadden's Fellowship Foundation resigned two months after the firm made a deal with Trump to avoid an executive order that could have affected its business, further illustrating internal dissent within firms involved in such agreements. Separately, legal scholars have highlighted Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent advocating for courts to better recognize discrimination in contract disputes.