President Donald Trump is actively engaged in legal efforts to challenge his 34-count criminal conviction. Sullivan & Cromwell, led by Robert Giuffra, has taken on the role of representing Trump in court, navigating the complex intersection of his personal matters, government business, and legal issues. Trump and the Department of Justice are jointly seeking to transfer the criminal appeals to a federal jurisdiction through the Second Circuit. Despite the convictions, Trump currently faces no sentencing. Meanwhile, nine major law firms that had pledged a total of $940 million in pro bono legal services to Trump have made minimal changes to fulfill their commitments, partly due to the vague terms of these agreements and judicial decisions that have struck down punitive orders against some competitors. Kirkland & Ellis, known for its energy and infrastructure legal work, benefited from Trump's "drill, baby, drill" energy policies. Additionally, Paul Weiss is experiencing challenges in its deals practice following a deal involving Trump that led to partner departures. Sullivan & Cromwell is also preparing to contest Trump's convictions in court, aiming to overturn the 34 felony counts.