Pivot Magazine Issue 33: The $40 Million Surrender: Power, Pressure, and the Legal Battle Reshaping Corporate America

By Jason Miller and Chris O'Byrne

What happens when one of the most powerful law firms in America quietly bends to political pressure?

In The $40 Million Surrender, PIVOT Magazine uncovers the inside story of Paul Weiss, the Trump administration's controversial executive order, and the deal that shocked the legal world. From pro bono promises to the sudden dismantling of internal DEI programs, this feature dives deep into the strategy, backlash, and long-term fallout that's forcing corporate America to rethink its values under pressure.

This is more than a legal drama-it's a boardroom reckoning. With exclusive insights, sharp analysis, and global parallels, this longform investigation explores how power is leveraged, compliance is bought, and silence becomes a currency.

If you lead, advise, or operate in today's business landscape, this is a must-read on the real cost of staying close to power-and the quiet consequences of compromise.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1957217634
• ISBN13: 9781957217635
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Pivot
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"