Listen "Law Firms, Political Pressure, and the Fight for the Rule of Law"
Episode Synopsis
In this clip from See You In Court Episode 47, Robin Frazer Clark and Professor Stephen Vladeck discuss an urgent threat to the legal profession: political retaliation against law firms.
When the current administration issued executive orders revoking security clearances for firms that represented political opponents, some firms chose to fight back — filing lawsuits and securing restraining orders. Others, however, capitulated, offering pro bono work to avoid conflict.
Professor Vladeck explains why these executive actions are unconstitutional under the First Amendment—and why settling sends the wrong message. The conversation highlights a growing divide between firms standing firm and those bending to political pressure.
This is a critical moment for the future of the rule of law — and for the integrity of the legal profession itself.
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#RuleOfLaw #CivilJustice #FirstAmendment #LegalEthics #SeeYouInCourtPodcast #GeorgiaLaw
When the current administration issued executive orders revoking security clearances for firms that represented political opponents, some firms chose to fight back — filing lawsuits and securing restraining orders. Others, however, capitulated, offering pro bono work to avoid conflict.
Professor Vladeck explains why these executive actions are unconstitutional under the First Amendment—and why settling sends the wrong message. The conversation highlights a growing divide between firms standing firm and those bending to political pressure.
This is a critical moment for the future of the rule of law — and for the integrity of the legal profession itself.
🎙 Listen to the full episode here:
🔗 Full Podbean Episode
🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!
#RuleOfLaw #CivilJustice #FirstAmendment #LegalEthics #SeeYouInCourtPodcast #GeorgiaLaw
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