But the firms fear the orders are being written so broadly as to potentially weaken national security by calling into question the status of security clearances of lawyers who, in addition to their legal practice, serve as military reservists and require their clearances to report to duty.

The discussions come as President Trump has taken aim at WilmerHale, another big law firm. Other major firms are said to be trying to cut deals with the White House.

Two law firms targeted by President Donald Trump’s executive orders – Jenner & Block and Wilmer Hale – filed lawsuits Friday as the legal industry continues to grapple with the unprecedented attacks from the White House.

WilmerHale and Jenner & Block say Trump's executive orders targeting Big Law are unconstitutional and harm their business.

A federal judge has extended his temporary restraining order blocking parts of President Trump's executive order that targeted Chicago law firm Jenner & Block.

A U.S. judge temporarily blocked key parts of Donald Trump's executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block on Friday - calling parts of it reprehensible and disturbing - even as another firm, Skadden Arps,

A federal judge late Friday froze parts of President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block, one of two firms linked to the Robert Mueller investigation Trump has sought to punish.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.

Two amicus briefs were submitted in support of Perkins Coie, one from 11 legal advocacy organizations, including the ACLU, and a second from past presidents of the D.C. Bar.