In the latest batch of departures from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, energy and commodities partners Paul Pantano Jr. and Athena Eastwood announced Thursday that they would join Willkie Farr & Gallagher in Washington, D.C.

“Paul and Athena will enhance our commodities and derivatives practice and bring a leading enforcement defense practice to our firm. We have known and respected this team for many years now,” said a statement by Willkie chairman Thomas Cerabino.