Perkins Coie Executive Order

Date Signed: March 14, 2025

Signed by: President Donald J. Trump

Executive Summary

This executive order directs federal agencies to review, suspend, and restrict interactions with the law firm Perkins Coie LLP. It cites concerns about the firm's past activities, particularly its involvement in election-related legal actions, racial discrimination in hiring practices, and other alleged misconduct. The order outlines steps to suspend security clearances, terminate federal contracts, and restrict hiring practices related to Perkins Coie.

Key Provisions

• Security Clearance Review (Section 2)

• The Attorney General, Director of National Intelligence, and other agency heads must suspend any active security clearances held by Perkins Coie employees until a national interest review is conducted.
• The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must identify government resources provided to Perkins Coie, and agencies must cease these provisions as permitted by law. (Sec. 2)

• Contracting (Section 3)

• Federal contracting agencies must require contractors to disclose any business dealings with Perkins Coie.
• Agencies must review and, where legally possible, terminate contracts involving Perkins Coie.
• Agencies must report their findings to the OMB within 30 days. (Sec. 3)

• Racial Discrimination Investigation (Section 4)

• The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must review large law firms, including Perkins Coie, for compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• The Attorney General will investigate discriminatory practices at large law firms working with federal entities and take appropriate action. (Sec. 4)

• Personnel Restrictions (Section 5)

• Agencies must limit Perkins Coie employees’ access to federal buildings if such access threatens national security.
• Agencies must refrain from hiring Perkins Coie employees unless a waiver is granted by the agency head in consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. (Sec. 5)

Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/addressing-risks-from-perkins-coie-llp/