The White House has taken steps to address concerns regarding Perkins Coie LLP, a law firm that has faced various allegations of misconduct. The order highlights the firm’s involvement in unethical activities, including hiring Fusion GPS to create a false dossier during the 2016 election cycle and engaging in racially discriminatory hiring practices that reportedly violated civil rights laws. As part of this order, the administration has mandated a review of security clearances held by individuals at Perkins Coie and directed federal agencies to assess and potentially terminate contracts with the firm.

In the order, the President outlines actions to suspend security clearances for Perkins Coie employees while evaluating whether these clearances align with national interests. Additionally, federal contracting agencies are instructed to disclose any business dealings with Perkins Coie, focusing on ensuring taxpayer dollars are not used to support organizations that may engage in discriminatory practices or undermine democratic processes. The administration seeks to align these actions with broader goals of promoting transparency and accountability within federal contracting.

Furthermore, the White House has called for a review of hiring practices among large law firms to ensure compliance with non-discrimination laws. This involves investigations into whether such firms maintain discriminatory hiring or promotion practices based on race or sex. The administration aims to uphold the principle of equality and prevent actions that could compromise the integrity of federal operations and the trust of the American public.

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