The article details the escalating internal conflict within Sullivan & Cromwell law firm representing Donald Trump in legal battles with E.Jean Carroll.

Despite initial instructions to avoid involvement in Trump's efforts to overturn two jury verdicts favoring Carroll, the firm has deepened its entanglement with Trump's cases.A federal jury awarded Carroll $5 million in 2023 for sexual abuse and another $83 million for defamatory comments.The firm's executive committee took on Trump as a client without consulting managing partners, raising concerns about reputational risks.

Partners disagree over how far to support Trump's legal strategies, with some questioning the firm's role in handling his high-profile personal matters.Robert Giuffra, co-chairman, has attempted to limit the firm's involvement but faces resistance from colleagues.The article highlights the ethical dilemmas and potential reputational damage for a major law firm representing a controversial public figure.