Veteran Washington lawyer Abbe Lowell has emerged as one of the only attorneys in Washington willing to take on Donald Trump during his second term, after the president targeted law firms representing immigrants, diversity causes, or other opposition. While big firms backed away from cases under pressure, Lowell left his practice to open his own firm, offering discounted rates to clients in Trump’s crosshairs. His roster now includes high-profile figures such as former CDC director Susan Monarez, Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, and New York Attorney General Letitia James, as well as former prosecutors and national security lawyers stripped of clearances. With decades of experience defending politicians from both parties—including Hunter Biden and Ivanka Trump—Lowell has positioned himself as the go-to defense lawyer against Trump’s efforts to weaken opponents, using his independence from large firms to litigate aggressively and defend the rule of law.