O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Phone number: (213) 430-6000

Visit Website: www.omm.com

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Overview

Introduction

Firm Stats

Total No. Attorneys (2022)

750 - 1K

No. of Partners Named (2022)

Featured Rankings

Vault Law 100

No. of 1st Year Associates Hired (2022)

No. of Summer Associates (2022)

93 total (83 2Ls; 10 1Ls)

Base Salary

Year 1 $215,000

Vault Verdict

About the Firm

2023 Vault Rankings

#26

Vault Law 100

#2

Best Law Firms for Business Outlook

#2

Best Law Firms for Quality of Work

Associate Reviews

“I chose to come to O'Melveny because I repeatedly and consistently heard that the firm had a friendly and collegial culture, and that associates were generally happy to work there. I have found that to be completely true. It has been difficult to socialize frequently during the pandemic, but the firm has made a lot of efforts to forge connections between employees at the firm, both virtually and in person. The day-to-day atmosphere is so friendly, and I have found all of the counsel and partners I work with to be very approachable.”
“Culture is highly collaborative, social, and accepting. The partners prioritize a good working environment and prioritize associate satisfaction.”
“I stand by this statement: OMM has the best culture. Every partner, counsel, associate, and staff truly care for one another and never expect anyone to pull all-nighters. Any request for help is always polite and everyone is understanding if you can't take additional work on. We work with prestigious clients and companies and are exposed to news-worthy deals. Our firm makes great efforts to plan events for socializing and our attorneys are all very involved in the social aspect of our firm.”

Why Work Here

At O’Melveny, we perform transformative legal work for industry-leading companies. And we believe that how we do things is as important as what we do. Culture, collaboration, and community are integral to the O’Melveny experience, for our lawyers and clients alike. Our collaborative approach embraces diverse thought, encourages innovation, and supports professional growth. Our work within our communities makes us better lawyers and better people. Our cohesive and caring culture sets us apart. It all adds up to results that earn accolades, client relationships that stand the test of time, and an environment where individuals thrive.

Diversity at O'Melveny & Myers LLP

"Diversity and inclusion in the legal profession is no longer just an admirable goal: it is a business imperative. To build and sustain a healthy firm and deep, enduring client relationships, we need a vibrant and dynamic workforce-one whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of the clients we serve. Simply put, when a diverse and inclusive O'Melveny is fully engaged, we give our best and our clients get our best. Pipeline We participate in a number of diversity pipeline programs for pre-law and 1L students..."

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Getting Hired Here

“The firm considers law school attended, academic performance, journal experience, clerkships, prior work experience, personality, diversity, and more.”
“The firm strongly considers grades in hiring and I believe there is a lot of emphasis on the interview process. There is a lot of focus on the firm culture, the ‘team player’ model, and generally finding employees who fit the culture and personality of the firm. There are feeder schools from which the firm almost always hires. There is a lot of training for interviewers to follow, which is helpful, but it's still a very subjective process.”
“I have participated in interviewing and recruitment calls for several summer and regular associates, and my sense is that the firm and individual attorneys are extremely committed to bringing in attorneys who will mesh with OMM's friendly and collegial culture.”