Servants of the Damned: giant law firms and the corruption of justice

Jones Day is one of the world's largest law firms, founded in 1893 in the US. It has deep ties to corporate interests and conservative politics and has been a key player in the legal battles surrounding the Trump administration. It has also represented Big Tobacco, defended opioid manufacturers, and worked to minimise the sexual-abuse scandals of the Catholic Church.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Scribe Publications

A Long Overdue Exposé of the Astonishing Yet Shadowy Power Wielded by the World's Largest Law Firms

While not a household name, Jones Day is well-known in the halls of power and serves as a powerful encapsulation of the changes that have swept the legal profession in recent decades. Founded in the United States in 1893, it has grown to become one of the world's largest law firms, a global juggernaut with deep ties to corporate interests and conservative politics.

A key player in the legal battles surrounding the Trump administration, Jones Day has also for decades represented Big Tobacco, defended opioid manufacturers, and worked tirelessly to minimize the sexual-abuse scandals of the Catholic Church. Like many of its peers, it has fought time and again for those who want nothing more than to act without constraint or scrutiny — including the Russian oligarchs as they have sought to expand internationally.

In This Gripping and Revealing New Work of Narrative Nonfiction, New York Times

Business Investigations Editor and bestselling author David Enrich at last tells the story of 'Big Law and the nearly unchecked influence these firms wield to shield the wealthy and powerful — and bury their secrets.'

This gripping and revealing new work of narrative nonfiction delves into the world of 'Big Law,' shedding light on the astonishing yet shadowy power wielded by these firms. It uncovers the deep connections between these law firms and corporate interests, as well as their role in shaping public policy and protecting the wealthy and powerful from scrutiny.

Through in-depth interviews and extensive research, Enrich provides a comprehensive account of the history, practices, and impact of these law firms. He exposes the ways in which they have worked to shield their clients from legal consequences, as well as the strategies they use to bury their secrets and evade accountability.

The book also highlights the ethical and moral dilemmas posed by the practices of 'Big Law,' particularly in the context of the recent financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. It raises questions about the role of law firms in promoting corporate greed and inequality, as well as their responsibility to uphold the law and protect the public interest.

In conclusion, 'Big Law and the Nearly Unchecked Influence These Firms Wield to Shield the Wealthy and Powerful — and Bury Their Secrets' is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the power and influence of the legal profession. It is a powerful indictment of the ways in which the wealthy and powerful have been able to manipulate the legal system to their advantage, and a call to action for those who believe in a more equitable and just society.

Weight: 616g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914484469