Summary

Georgetown Law students launched a viral spreadsheet, the “Legal Industry Responses to Fascist Attacks Tracker,” categorizing over 800 law firms by their stance on Trump administration actions.

Prompted by Trump’s executive orders targeting firms that opposed him, the list assigns firms to one of five classifications: “Caved to Administration,” “Complying in Advance,” “Other Negative Action,” “Stood Up Against Administration’s Attacks,” or “No Response.”

It has influenced law student recruitment, prompting firms to lobby for better designations.

Some students are declining high-paying offers from firms that “caved.” Recruiters at major firms confirm the spreadsheet is affecting hiring decisions.