Nicholas Berry, Author at Campbell Law Observer

Articles by Nicholas Berry

About Nicholas Berry (1 Articles)

Nick is a third-year student at Campbell University School of Law and is a guest writer for the Campbell Law Observer. In his free time, he enjoys reading books, traveling, and hanging out with family and friends. Prior to attending Campbell Law, Nick was a Tar Heel. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022 with a double major in History and Philosophy. He insists that Carolina Blue looks good on anyone. During his time at Campbell Law School he served as President of Education Law and Policy Society and was a teaching assistant for Professor Shaw. After law school, Nick hopes to use his degree to advance justice; he is interested in civil rights, education law, and employment discrimination.

Presidential Power vs. The First Amendment, Big Law, Law School Deans, and Bar Associations

April 16, 2025

President Trump has wielded his executive authority in a pointed and punitive manner against Big Law firms that have represented his political opponents and have provided legal services to clients with whom President Trump personally disagrees. With Presidential Memorandums and Executive Orders (E.O.), President Trump has terminated government contracts with the firms, revoked security clearances from lawyers, barred the firms’ lawyers from government property, and threatened third parties [...]