Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting rollbacks, regulatory freezes, and investigation reviews.

By Sean Berkowitz, Kevin Chambers, Danielle Conley, Alice Fisher, Roman Martinez, Nicholas Lloyd McQuaid, and Jonathan Su

See EO: Initial Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions

Date Issued: January 20, 2025

Agency Impacted: All

Summary: This EO rescinds 78 EOs issued previously by President Joe Biden, including those related to DEI initiatives, COVID precautions/relief, artificial intelligence, Executive Branch personnel ethics, civil immigration enforcement, private prisons, climate change, voting access, and clean energy, among others. The EO also directs the National Security Advisor to review all National Security Memoranda issued during the Biden Administration and recommend any such memoranda for rescission.

Timeline: Immediate

Latham & Watkins has a proven track record of guiding clients through transitions in US administrations, leveraging our deep expertise and understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape. In the first week of the Trump Administration, a total of 48 executive orders were issued, marking a significant and rapid commencement of policy changes with potential impacts across business sectors. This package provides a concise analysis by Latham lawyers of 15 key executive orders that are anticipated to have the most substantial business implications.

For a comprehensive list of all executive orders issued, please visit the official White House website.

Additional details about Latham’s capabilities as well as contact information for several Latham lawyers with former government experience or who serve as key contacts in relevant practice areas, can be found at the end of this package.

We welcome the opportunity to connect with you to understand your specific needs and explore how we can assist you in navigating these changes. Please reach out to Latham for more detailed analysis and to stay informed about additional insights as they become available.