Lawfare and Power: The Exodus from Paul Weiss and the renewal of legal integrity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798285250951)

Lawfare and Power: The Exodus from Paul Weiss and the Renewal of Legal Integrity
by Ralph Cero

When four of the most powerful lawyers in America walked away from one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, it wasn't just a resignation-it was a reckoning.

In this gripping exposé, Ralph Cero unpacks the high-stakes rupture inside Paul Weiss, the elite firm known for its ironclad grip on corporate America, political influence in Washington, and decades of dominance in the legal world. But when the firm struck a quiet deal with the Trump White House-sidestepping an executive order that threatened to entangle legal ethics with political loyalty-it triggered a moral crisis from within.

Enter Karen Dunn, Jeannie Rhee, Bill Isaacson, and Jessica Phillips: four powerhouse attorneys with deep roots in landmark litigation, civil rights, tech defense, and national politics. Their bold decision to leave the empire they helped build, and start a new firm rooted in principle, sent shockwaves through Wall Street, Capitol Hill, and the global legal community.

✔️ Why did they walk away from power-and what does it mean for the future of law?
✔️ How did "lawfare" evolve from legal strategy into a tool of political combat?
✔️ Can integrity survive in a system where influence and ideology collide?

Lawfare and Power is a behind-the-scenes narrative that blends investigative insight with timely analysis. It traces the threads connecting law, politics, corporate power, and personal conviction in a sharply divided America. More than a legal drama, it's a story about courage, consequence, and the rising tide of lawyers who are reimagining the profession-not as a tool of the powerful, but as a force for accountability and truth.

Whether you're a legal scholar, a political observer, or simply someone who believes ethics still matter, this is the book that will challenge how you see the legal system-and inspire you to demand more from those who wield its power.

Author: Ralph Cero
ISBN-13: 9798285250951
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2025
Pages: 102
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d