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rankings and recognition
During O’Melveny’s long history of exemplary client and public service, many organizations have honored our achievements. As we continue to evolve and innovate in the 21st century, recognition comes from an increasingly diverse array of sources. Below is a sampling of the accolades O’Melveny and its people have received from the global community.
 Chambers and Partners
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- Chambers Global (2011)
- In an impressive showing, 24 O'Melveny lawyers and 22 practice areas are recognized in the 2011 edition of Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business.
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- Chambers USA (2010)
- O'Melveny made a strong showing in the 2010 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, with 64 lawyers and 37 practice areas recognized. Three O'Melveny practices and 14 lawyers are ranked in the top tier.
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- Chambers Asia (2011)
- A total of 17 O’Melveny lawyers and 23 practice areas are recognized in the 2011 edition of Chambers Asia: Asia's Leading Lawyers for Business.
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- Chambers UK (2011)
- The 2011 edition of Chambers UK: A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession gave high rankings to five O'Melveny London lawyers in three practice areas.
- Legal 500
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- US Legal 500 (2011)
- In our best showing to date, the 2011 edition of the US Legal 500 ranked O’Melveny in 26 practice areas and 56 lawyers are recognized, with seven named “Leading Lawyers.”.
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- Asia-Pacific Legal 500 (2010-11)
- O'Melveny is highly ranked in the latest edition of The Asia Pacific Legal 500, with 22 lawyers recognized across 21 practices. The Firm's China practice received the coveted top-tier designation for Private Equity/Venture Capital.
- International Financial Law Review
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- The 2011 edition of the International Financial Law Review 1000 recognized 25 O’Melveny practitioners as "leading lawyers." Among the practices, O'Melveny earned rankings in 23 areas..
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- Our M&A group received the "Asia 2010 M&A Deal of the Year" award by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR).
- Litigation
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- The American Lawyer (2010)
- Our achievements have been continually recognized by The American Lawyer in its "Litigation Department of the Year" contest. In addition to winning the highly coveted award in 2004, O'Melveny received honorable mention or was chosen among the finalists in 2002, 2006, 2008, and 2010, making us one of only two US law firms that have both won the top award and achieved a clean sweep in the five contests covering the last 10 years.
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- The National Law Journal (2008-10)
- For three years running, The National Law Journal has included O’Melveny on its Appellate Hot List, in recognition of our "powerful appellate record."
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- Global Arbitration Review 100 (2010)
- Global Arbitration Review 100 recognized the remarkable results we have achieved for arbitration clients worldwide. "Researchers who looked at examples of [the Firm's] recent work wherever it was taking place reported being impressed by what they saw."
- Transactions
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- Lawyer's World (2011)
- O’Melveny selected as "Private Funds Law Firm of the Year" by Lawyer's World magazine.
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- Private Equity International (2011)
- In 2011, Private Equity International (PEI) and PEI Asia singled out O'Melveny as having the top fund formation practice in Asia, O'Melveny was also chosen as the third best fund formation practice in Europe. O'Melveny is the only law firm to be shortlisted for both Europe and Asia, which is a testament to the first-rate fund formation team O'Melveny has worldwide.
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- Asian-Counsel (2010)
- Asian-Counsel recognized O'Melveny in its "Deals of the Year 2010" report.
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- The Hollywood Reporter (2010)
- The Hollywood Reporter's “Power Lawyers” list ranks five O’Melveny partners among the 100 most influential outside counsel in entertainment.
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- League Tables
- O’Melveny consistently ranks in the top 10 in the United States league table rankings published by Bloomberg, Mergerstat, Mergermarket, and Thomson Reuters.
- Culture
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- The American Lawyer (2008-10)
- For three years in a row O'Melveny was included on The American Lawyer's “A-List,” its roster of the 20 law firms judged best at balancing the practice of law with their obligations to the profession.
- Diversity
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- Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and “Best Places to Work” surveys (2008-11)
- For four years running, O’Melveny has earned a perfect score for its treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees and clients. Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and “Best Places to Work” surveys.
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- The American Lawyer (2011)
- We are ranked 17th among the largest US law firms in the percentage of diverse lawyers, according to The American Lawyer's 2011 "Diversity Scorecard."
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- Daily Journal (2011)
- Three partners are among the Daily Journal’s “Top Women Lawyers” for 2011.
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- For more information, please see our diversity page.
- Pro Bono
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- American Bar Association (2011)
- O'Melveny was awarded the American Bar Association's prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award, reserved for those individuals and institutions that have demonstrated extraordinary contributions and outstanding commitment to cvolunteer legal services.
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- Immigration Equality (2010)
- O'Melveny was one of five US law firms honored for its pro bono work on behalf of Immigration Equality's clients, who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people seeking political asylum in the United States.
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- Law 360 (2010)
- O'Melveny was one of ten law firms named to Law360's Pro Bono Firms of 2010 list based on the Firm's demonstrable commitment to community service.
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- The Mississippi Center for Justice (2010)
- O'Melveny was honored for extensive pro bono work in the Mississippi Gulf region in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Since 2005, O'Melveny has worked on well more than 130 contractor fraud cases involving Katrina victims, valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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- For more information, please see our pro bono page.
- Sustainable Practices
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- US Green Building Council (2009)
- Our San Francisco office was recognized by the US Green Building Council among the very first Gold LEED-certified law firm offices.
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- ConEdison Solutions "Green Pioneer" (2009)
- Energy supplier ConEdison honored O'Melveny’s New York office as a "green pioneer" for becoming 100% powered by wind energy.
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- For more information, please see our green office page.
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