CDT Roundup: 22 Deals, 14 Firms, 135 Lawyers, $6.8B

It is natural, at times like this, for those of us who have the privilege of watching history unfold on screens instead of in real life, to question how much our work matters in the grand scheme of things. What have we done lately to benefit society? How does our work enable democracy? Who stands to benefit from the work we are doing, now and in the future? These are excellent questions we should all ask ourselves, and not just in these dark hours.

The corporate world has already reflected and acted, with many company PACs suspending political donations for the foreseeable future. Texas corporations were no exception, with the likes of AT&T, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips ending contributions to members of Congress that voted to object to the certification of Electoral College votes last week or promising to take a harder look at potential contributions.