U.S. President Donald J. Trump has enlisted Sullivan & Cromwell to lead the appeal of his criminal conviction in the New York hush-money case.
The firm’s co-chair, Robert Giuffra—a former Supreme Court clerk will lead the effort alongside four other former Supreme Court clerks: James McDonald, Morgan Ratner, John Wall, and Matthew Schwartz.
He has framed the appeal as a critical test of New York’s legal integrity, arguing that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s prosecution set a “dangerous precedent” for politically motivated charges against public officials.
“This case impacts the rule of law, New York’s global business reputation, and the presidency itself,” Giuffra said. The appeal seeks dismissal, contending the prosecution misapplied state business records laws to target Trump.
American multinational law firm has replaced Trump’s trial attorneys, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, both now serving in the Justice Department.
