Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At O’Melveny, we know that creating a truly inclusive environment while providing advancement and leadership opportunities for all our lawyers and business professionals can be a true differentiator and a key component of our success.
The diverse perspectives and experiences that our people bring to their work drive innovation and excellence. We are proud of our achievements, but we are a work in progress. Our profession, our colleagues, our clients, our communities, and their issues keep changing. So must we.
The firm’s DE&I strategy is RISE (Representation | Inclusion | Social Justice | Equity) and we expect every member of our firm to RISE to the challenge of making the promise of DE&I real in every aspect of our firm, including in their interactions with others and through the execution of their role.
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Earned the Compass Award, a designation that signals our commitment to building a more inclusive legal organization
Chambers
Winner, Diversity & Inclusion Innovation Award
Women in Law Empowerment Forum
Gold Standard Certification for the sixth consecutive year
The Human Rights Campaign
100% Rating on HRC’s Corporate Equality Index
Named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion
The American Lawyer
13 consecutive years on the “A-List”
—a measure of “holistic success” based on revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, racial and gender diversity, and associate satisfaction
Vault
Best Firms for Overall Diversity: Top 3 for 6 straight years
“At O’Melveny, we remain steadfast in our commitment to being a workplace where everyone, of all identities and backgrounds, can enjoy a sense of belonging and have an opportunity to succeed.”
Words from Our Chair, Brad Butwin
“We welcome a range of people, perspectives, and experiences because it makes us better at what we do. Talented lawyers and business professionals choose our firm because they want to be part of a compassionate community that respects and embraces our differences. That culture—the belief that the only path forward is the one we forge together—is what defines us and inspires us. That’s why O’Melveny will always champion the development of all of our people by making everyone feel valued and providing opportunities to do meaningful work, to advance, to serve in leadership roles, and to thrive.”