Law360: O’Melveny Adds Ex-SDNY General Crimes Unit Co-Chief In NY

O’Melveny & Myers LLP has hired Rebecca Mermelstein as a partner in New York in the firm’s white collar defense and corporate investigations practice. Mermelstein, who previously served as co-chief of the Southern District of New York’s General Crimes Unit, will advise corporate and individual clients on complex white collar matters, including internal investigations, regulatory actions and compliance initiatives. “Over the years, I’ve been impressed by O’Melveny’s continued prominence,” Mermelstein said. “The firm’s record of success, combined with its collaborative culture, make it a perfect fit for me.” O’Melveny chair Bradley J. Butwin noted that Mermelstein “is a proven leader and an accomplished litigator with impressive trial prowess.”

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