The Business of Big Law with Jonathan Kanter - Part One

Part One of our discussion focuses on Big Law in politics, and Trump using executive memos to dictate how, or even if, American political institutions operate.

Since taking office in January, Trump has issued several executive orders targeting major Democratic-aligned law firms, revoking their security clearances and threatening the government contracts of their clients. These are the "big law" firms that not only wield a great deal of money and power in Washington but also play a significant role in the political establishments of both parties.

In this episode, Matt and David deconstruct how big law works with Jonathan Kanter, former head of the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department and a former partner at a big law firm. They discuss how these firms make their money, how they became so deeply enmeshed in our politics, and the consequences of Trump's actions, including the chilling effect they are having and the potential for a new way of organizing the Democratic Party. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode with Jonathan Kanter, next week we discuss his work at the Antitrust Division, and the future of anti-monopoly policy.

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