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Read the email Paul Weiss Chairman Brad Karp sent to staff after striking a deal with Trump: 'Clients perceived our firm as being persona non grata'

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Paul Weiss Chairman Brad Karp sent an email to employees on Sunday .

The email addressed the firm's deal with Trump after an executive order targeted it.

Karp acknowledged that "many" employees are 'uncomfortable' over the resolution.

Paul Weiss is among several major law firms that have been targeted by President Donald Trump .

Paul , Weiss will commit substantial pro bono resources, in addition to the $130+ million we already commit annually, in areas of shared interest.

Firm will continue its proud, century-long legacy of courageously standing up for fundamental rights and liberties, for fairness in the justice system, and for our society's most vulnerable individuals.

Firm's clients have been overwhelmingly supportive, expressing relief at the resolution.

Brad Brad S. Karp : "This has been a deeply painful experience for me and for the other leaders of the firm" He says he is confident that, just as we have in past crises, we will get through this together and become even stronger and more resilient as a community.

I am so thankful for each and every one of you, and for all that you do every day.

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