EO 14230

Addressing Risks From Perkins Coie LLP

Government ReformNational SecurityLaw Enforcement

Summary

This executive order directs federal agencies to suspend security clearances held by Perkins Coie LLP employees, cease providing government services to the firm, review and potentially terminate government contracts with the law firm, and investigate large law firms for alleged discriminatory practices under civil rights law.

Key Points

  • 1Agencies must immediately suspend active security clearances held by Perkins Coie employees pending review of national security consistency
  • 2Federal agencies must identify and cease providing government goods, property, materials, and services to Perkins Coie
  • 3Government contracting agencies must require contractors to disclose business relationships with Perkins Coie and review existing contracts with the firm for potential termination
  • 4The EEOC is directed to review large law firms' hiring, promotion, and client access practices for potential discrimination based on race or other protected categories
  • 5The order cites the firm's 2016 representation of Hillary Clinton regarding Fusion GPS and alleged diversity quota practices as justification

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.