Liz reaches the pinnacle of her career after becoming a senior partner in the company, but her joy is short-lived with the arrival of a new partner, Ri'Chard Lane, as she begins to face new challenges related to managing her team and her clients’ cases.
Liz tries to find a way to preserve her reputation, while Diane begins a new journey with psychotherapy, which changes her outlook on life. Will this optimistic outlook continue, or will she face new obstacles in her life?
Liz and Ri'Chard cooperate in a racial discrimination case involving a black coach and the owner of an NFL team. Meanwhile, Ben-Baruch comes back and the tension between him and Carmen increases.
Events develop in the Eli Gold case, as Marissa joins the defense team. In the midst of these events, Liz and Ri'Chard uncover buried secrets from their past, which brings them closer and further apart at the same time.
Liz receives a mysterious call that baffles her, while Marissa receives warnings from the FBI that she could be in danger. Meanwhile, Ri'Chard seeks Diane's help with a complex case.
The team working in the law firm is forced to gather on Saturday in order to save the life of Ri'Chard's nephew, who is awaiting an extremely difficult bone marrow transplant after losing his only donor.
A scandal threatens the firm's reputation, as a lawsuit reveals dangerous information. Meanwhile, Jay discovers that a colleague of his belongs to a white supremacist group, which raises great concern within the office and puts the firm in trouble.
The firm is under intense pressure, as STR Laurie comes under investigation by the FBI. Liz and Ri'Chard scramble to retain their clients, while Diane finds herself forced to reveal details of her secret treatment, putting her in a difficult position.
The firm partners try to convince Neil Gross to stay with them after the death of Frank Landau. Neil comes up with an interesting offer for Diane, which opens new horizons for the future. Jay seeks Carmen's help, which deepens their relationship.
The firm team finds themselves trapped inside the office by a group of white supremacists, as the partners must use all their wits and courage to survive and escape this dangerous predicament.