In the U.S., big law firms are often closely linked to corporate interests and conservative politics. A good example is the prominent firm Jones Day, whose controversial clients include Donald Trump and Big Tobacco. Are they using the system to exploit the people it’s meant to protect?
Wolves in Disguise
While Jones Day isn’t uniquely problematic, it is representative of problems within the legal industry. Big law firms have historically operated without much public scrutiny, allowing them to facilitate unethical behavior under the guise of legal counsel. This lack of accountability now has huge implications, according to investigative journalist David Enrich. Take a look at his evidence in our latest Instaread.
