Milbank LLP agreed to perform $100 million in pro bono legal work for the Trump administration and accepted conditions to avoid what Trump termed 'illegal DEI discrimination and preferences', following pressure including the threat of lost security clearances.

On April 2, 2025, Milbank LLP agreed to perform $100 million in pro bono work for the Trump administration after President Trump threatened to cut security clearances. Additionally, the firm committed to ‘not engage in illegal DEI discrimination and preferences’, reflecting a capitulation to authoritarian pressure.

Milbank LLP has agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services to causes aligned with Donald Trump, as announced on Trump’s Truth Social. This deal represents a notable instance of the firm aligning itself with an authoritarian political figure, potentially lending legitimacy to far‐right agendas.

Milbank LLP reached an agreement with the Trump administration on April 2, 2025, pledging to avoid 'illegal DEI discrimination' and committing $100 million to pro bono initiatives. This deal was structured to defuse potential regulatory confrontation and aligns the firm with the administration's authoritarian policy agenda.

Milbank LLP received the 'Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Inclusion' from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as part of the Corporate Equality Index for 2023-2024, recognizing its longstanding commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion, including early adoption of benefits for same-sex partners and active community support through its Pride affinity group.

Milbank LLP, a prominent international law firm, has agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono legal work to causes endorsed by the Trump administration. This move has drawn sharp criticism from progressive figures who see it as a betrayal of democratic principles and a willingness to compromise moral integrity for business convenience.

Milbank LLP, in collaboration with the Vance Center for International Justice, represented UN Special Rapporteurs by submitting an amicus brief to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on the climate emergency and human rights in the Americas. The brief highlights states' obligations under international law to mitigate climate impacts and protect human rights, reinforcing progressive values and international accountability.