Seven litigation partners from Willkie Farr & Gallagher, including leaders of its San Francisco office, have left the firm to join Cooley. This follows internal backlash over Willkie’s controversial agreement with the Trump administration, in which the firm pledged $100 million in pro bono work and other concessions to avoid a damaging executive order. Cooley, which has opposed similar Trump actions in court, welcomed the new partners as key additions to its litigation team. The departures reflect growing discontent within major firms navigating political pressure under the Trump administration.