The administration of United States President Donald Trump announced new agreements on Friday with a group of prominent law firms that will collectively provide over $600 million in pro bono legal services. The initiative is described as a partnership aimed at promoting fairness in the legal system and resisting politicized enforcement practices.

According to the White House, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP has committed to contributing at least $100 million in pro bono work. Meanwhile, a consortium of major firms—Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, and Latham & Watkins LLP—have each pledged a minimum of $125 million in free legal services, bringing the aggregate total to $500 million from those five alone.

In addition to the financial commitment, the participating firms agreed to refrain from engaging in what the administration termed as “illegal DEI discrimination and preferences,” referencing concerns about diversity, equity, and inclusion policies being applied in ways that may violate existing anti-discrimination laws.

“President Trump and his Administration have entered into an agreement with these long established firms, which have affirmed their strong commitment to ending the Weaponization of the Justice System and the Legal Profession,” the White House stated.

The announcement highlights the administration’s broader agenda to reform perceived political bias within the legal and judicial frameworks. Officials noted that the firms’ support would extend “during the administration and beyond,” signaling a long-term effort to reshape aspects of legal practice and access to justice in the United States.

These partnerships reflect growing collaboration between the executive branch and private legal institutions to address what the Trump administration views as systemic challenges within the nation’s legal landscape.