Recent events in Charlottesville and the White House response have put the nation on edge and compelled leaders of U.S. businesses and law firms to speak out. The New York Times wrote last week that we’re witnessing a “broad recasting of the voice of business in the nation’s political and social dialogue.”

Our reporters and editors have been close to the story—tracking the legal community’s response, talking to law firm leaders about the concerns they wrestle with, and investigating the challenges, ethical dilemmas and reputational hazards for lawyers in these volatile times.