Greg Craig Trial Poses Public Relations Test for Skadden

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP can’t seem to shake the stigma of its dealings with former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and the Ukrainian government that led to a multi-million dollar settlement with the Justice Department.

The weeks-long trial of Gregory Craig, the former Obama White House counsel turned Skadden partner, has thrust that activity back into the public eye.

Federal prosecutors have ushered a parade of current and former Skadden employees through a Washington courtroom this month to testify against Craig, who worked at the firm from 2010 to 2018. He’s charged with lying to investigators about ...