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What Happens When Biglaw Gets ‘Political’?

Partners may not like the results.

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democrats x republicansToday, with the increased likelihood of political blowback and client retaliation, there is the chance that your partners will be disturbed by the representation. [W]e may be headed in that direction [of firms having to choose sides.] It is as divided and politically charged as it has ever been.

— Nick Gravante, co-chair of global litigation at Cadwalader, in comments given to Law.com on the sometimes highly controversial nature of representing clients in today’s overly politicized world. A “wrong” move could potentially affect the firm’s place in the market, including but not limited to retention of clients and talent.

Staci ZaretskyStaci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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