We Welcome Talent from All Backgrounds
Our people are our greatest asset, and a people-first approach to DE&I ensures that our colleagues—regardless of their background or identity—excel at O’Melveny.
For much more on DE&I at O’Melveny, we invite you to visit the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion section of our site.
Pipeline
- To help foster success long before law school, O’Melveny invests nearly half a million dollars annually in scholarship programs for elementary and high school students from underserved communities.
- Our strategy includes focusing on creating a supportive environment in which attorneys of all backgrounds can grow and thrive.
Retention
- O’Melveny offers leadership academies to attorneys of all backgrounds and experience levels. The academies are combinations of intensive skill development and relationship building. They offer practical tools and approaches to manage unique challenges, progress careers, and help O’Melveny enhance its inclusive culture.
- O’Melveny has over 30 Employee Networks open to all around the globe focused on identity, including age/stage, first-generation, gender, LGBTQ+, parenting, race/ethnicity, and religion. The Networks organize professional development activities, initiate community engagement, assist with recruiting, and enjoy social and professional functions.
Enhancing Our DE&I Strategy
- We continue to focus on the development of our people by providing advancement and leadership opportunities for all our lawyers and business professionals. Helping all our people achieve their goals and objectives allows us to connect, collaborate, serve our clients, and succeed together.