Addressing Risks From Paul Weiss

The order seeks to cut federal support and access for Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP based on alleged discrimination and conduct deemed contrary to U.S. interests.

What the order does ​

• Suspends active security clearances held by Paul Weiss personnel and Mark Pomerantz pending national-interest reviews.
• Directs agencies to stop providing Paul Weiss with government goods, property, services, and facilities where legally permitted.
• Requires federal contractors to disclose business with Paul Weiss and whether it relates to their government contracts.
• Orders agencies to review relevant contracts, terminate those involving Paul Weiss services where permitted, and report actions to the Office of Management and Budget within 30 days.
• Limits Paul Weiss employees’ access to federal buildings and official engagement with government employees when deemed inconsistent with U.S. interests.
• Directs agencies generally not to hire Paul Weiss employees without an agency-head waiver developed in consultation with the Office of Personnel Management.

Who it affects ​

• Paul Weiss, its employees, and Mark Pomerantz.
• Federal contractors and other entities that do business with Paul Weiss.
• Federal agencies managing contracts, security clearances, facilities, funding, and hiring.