Attorneys general urged to revisit contracts with Democrat-donating firms
EXCLUSIVE — Several law firms have secured outside counsel contracts across multiple states while directing the vast majority of their political contributions to Democrat candidates and committees, according to a new report tracking private sector influence. Those arrangements can create conflicts of interest, particularly when Republican-led states are paying significant sums to firms that turn around and fund Democrats.
TL;DR
- Eight law firms have secured outside counsel contracts across multiple states.
- These firms collectively directed nearly $26 million in federal political donations between 2017 and 2025, with approximately 99% going to Democrats.
- The firms have benefited from government-backed litigation work in states like Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, and Utah.
- The Alliance for Consumers argues these contracts can create conflicts of interest.
- Republican-led states are urged to review their relationships with these firms.
- Some Republican attorneys general have already ended contracts with firms cited in the report.
- Concerns also include weak contract structures lacking basic safeguards.