Willkie Farr & Gallagher has initiated a federal lawsuit against Palestinian-American businessman Bashar Masri, accusing him of enabling Hamas to execute the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel, while also striking an agreement with the White House to commit at least $100 million in pro bono work. These actions aim to secure justice for terrorism victims and counteract punitive executive orders associated with Trump-era policies.

On April 7, 2025, Willkie Farr & Gallagher initiated a lawsuit in federal court in Washington, D.C. against Palestinian-American businessman Bashar Masri and his companies, accusing them of providing a safe haven in Gaza for Hamas to build terror infrastructure used in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The legal action represents an effort to hold alleged facilitators of terrorism accountable and support the victims and their families.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP reached a deal with the Trump administration to provide approximately $100 million in pro bono legal services while agreeing to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements from its hiring process. The move, reported on April 6, 2025, drew criticism from former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, who claimed that the firm’s actions undermined constitutional principles and promoted an agenda aligned with authoritarian policies.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher reached a deal with the Trump administration, agreeing to provide $100 million in free legal services and renouncing DEI considerations in hiring and promotion, in order to avoid an impending executive order and potential sanctions.

On April 1, 2025, Willkie Farr & Gallagher struck an agreement with the White House to commit at least $100 million in pro bono legal work to avert a punitive executive order. This commitment is aimed at supporting causes such as assistance to military veterans, enhancing fairness in the justice system, and combating antisemitism.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher agreed to a deal with the Trump administration, committing at least $100 million in pro bono work for causes aligned with conservative ideals in exchange for avoiding a punitive executive order. The decision, announced on April 1, 2025, came amid internal dissent—as noted by Doug Emhoff’s objections—highlighting a controversial alignment with authoritarian pressures.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP reached a settlement with the Trump administration on April 1, 2025, agreeing to commit $100 million in pro bono legal work for initiatives such as supporting veterans and combating antisemitism, while also committing to eliminate DEI and non-merit based hiring practices. The deal, which was met with internal dissent including comments from former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, has raised concerns over the firm’s alignment with authoritarian policies.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP entered into an agreement with the Trump administration on April 1, 2025, agreeing to end diversity programs and commit to pro bono services for causes favored by the White House, in exchange for avoiding sanctions that could have cost it lucrative government business.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher recently agreed to a deal with the Trump White House that involved ending its diversity programs and providing $100 million in legal services to represent a spectrum of political views, including conservative ideals. This move has attracted backlash from progressive circles who view it as compromising ethical standards and aligning with authoritarian policies.