Seven partners from Willkie Farr & Gallagher’s San Francisco litigation team have resigned to join Cooley LLP, according to multiple reports on Friday. The departures follow Willkie Farr’s decision to strike an agreement with President Donald Trump and the White House that allowed the firm to avoid a punitive executive order. Several attorneys at the firm were dissatisfied with the arrangement, prompting the move to rival firm Cooley, which has positioned itself in court battles opposing Trump. Willkie Farr is one of nine law firms that have entered similar deals with the administration. The loss of an entire group underscores the reputational and talent risks facing firms perceived as aligning too closely with the White House.