Addressing Risks From Wilmerhale

The order uses federal security, procurement, access, and personnel powers against a specific law firm based on conduct the administration says conflicts with U.S. interests.

What the order does ​

• Suspends active security clearances held by WilmerHale personnel pending national-interest reviews.
• Directs agencies to stop providing government property, materials, services, and secure facilities to WilmerHale where legally permitted.
• Requires federal contractors to disclose business with WilmerHale and agencies to review and, where permitted, terminate contracts involving the firm.
• Requires agencies to report affected contracts and resulting actions to the Office of Management and Budget within 30 days.
• Limits WilmerHale employees’ access to federal buildings and official engagement with federal employees when deemed inconsistent with U.S. interests.
• Discourages agencies from hiring WilmerHale employees unless agency heads grant waivers after consulting the Office of Personnel Management.

Who it affects ​

• WilmerHale and its employees, including personnel holding federal security clearances.
• Federal agencies, contracting offices, employees, and hiring officials.
• Federal contractors that conduct business with WilmerHale.