Addressing Risks From Susman Godfrey

It directs the executive branch to cut federal support and access for the law firm based on the President’s stated national security, discrimination, election, and conflict-of-interest concerns.

What the order does ​

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

Who it affects ​

• Susman Godfrey LLP and its employees.
• Federal contractors and other entities doing business with Susman.
• Executive agencies, federal employees, and applicants who previously worked at Susman.