Cease me if you happen to’ve heard this one earlier than: a proficient Biglaw litigator has decided to depart their firm, one which capitulated to Donald Trump and struck a cope with the administration that can present tens of millions in professional bono payola for use to advance conservative clients and causes, and is heading to a firm that might *by no means* cave to Trump. This time, it’s Ellen Holloman exiting Cadwalader and heading to boutique Kaplan Martin, helmed by Roberta Kaplan (a regular thorn in Donald Trump’s side).
In an announcement, Kaplan celebrated the brand new rent, “The truth that a lawyer of Ellen’s caliber and status has joined our agency is a testomony to the large success we’ve got loved since launching final 12 months.”
And, for his or her half, Cadwalader is taking the departure on the chin, “We thank Ellen for her many contributions,” Cadwalder mentioned in an announcement. “Ellen has co-counseled with Robbie Kaplan for fairly a while now, and the alignment of their practices is simple. We want them continued success.”
Cadwalader has seen a number of partner defections not too long ago. And because the American Lawyer notes extra departures — not only for Cadwalader, however for all 9 of the companies that capitulated to Trump, could also be within the pipeline. Many companion contract have discover intervals, which is probably going slowing down the exits.
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