It seems to me that the debate over a lawyer representing unpopular, despicable, or evil clients has focused on whether the decision to represent is a moral choice. Yoru description and characterization of King & Spaulding's decision not to represent the HR in the DOMA case seems to me to flip that view. Now it seems a lawyer's decision not to take on a client is a moral choice. My inclination is to say it is not a moral choice, but I have not considered the matter in detail so it is just an impression, but perhap one worth exploring.
It seems to me that the debate over a lawyer representing unpopular, despicable, or evil clients has focused on whether the decision to represent is a moral choice. Yoru description and characterization of King & Spaulding's decision not to represent the HR in the DOMA case seems to me to flip that view. Now it seems a lawyer's decision not to take on a client is a moral choice. My inclination is to say it is not a moral choice, but I have not considered the matter in detail so it is just an impression, but perhap one worth exploring.