The Academy files amicus briefs to ensure its voice is heard in cases that undermine judicial independence and interfere with lawyers’ ability to do their jobs.
These briefs affirm the Academy’s commitment to the Rule of Law and its willingness to speak out when core principles of justice are at risk.
Case: Jenner & Block LLP v. U.S. Department of Justice, No. 1:25-cv-00916-JDB
Filed: April 11, 2025
Court: United States District Court for the District of Columbia
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers submitted an amicus curiae brief in support of Jenner & Block LLP, challenging a March 2025 Executive Order titled “Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block.” The order imposes penalties on the firm for representing clients in litigation against the federal government.
Case: Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP v. Executive Office of the President, No. 1:25-cv-00917-RJL
Filed: April 11, 2025
Court: United States District Court for the District of Columbia
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers filed an amicus curiae brief supporting Wilmer Hale’s challenge to Executive Order 14250, which imposes sanctions on the firm due to its representation of clients involved in litigation against the government.
Case: Perkins Coie LLP v. U.S. Department of Justice, No. 25-716 (BAH)
Filed: April 8, 2025
Court: United States District Court for the District of Columbia
The International Academy of Trial Lawyers filed an amicus curiae brief supporting Perkins Coie LLP’s challenge to the March 6, 2025 Executive Order titled “Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP.” The brief urges the Court to permanently enjoin the Order, citing grave threats to constitutional rights and the legal profession.