To the Leadership of Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP,
Recent reporting suggests that A&O Shearman may be nearing an agreement with the Trump Administration similar to those entered into by other law firms in recent weeks.
We, the undersigned attorneys and members of staff, want to make it clear that we strongly oppose A&O Shearman entering into any such agreement with the Trump Administration.
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We appreciate that A&O Shearman and other law firms are facing an unprecedented threat, and that there are no risk-free options in these circumstances. However, we firmly believe that agreements of this nature contribute to the degradation of the rule of law in the United States. Likewise, we firmly believe that a similar agreement would be detrimental to A&O Shearman’s business interests both in the United States and internationally, in terms of client relationships, employee retention, recruitment, and the firm’s US and global reputation, both now and in the future.
Sincerely,