Children and Families
O’Melveny engages in a variety of pro bono work to assist families and children facing custody disputes and economic challenges, among other hardships. Read
Appellate
O’Melveny has one of the leading appellate practices in the United States. We proudly draw on those capabilities to serve the public good and advance the causes of those in need. Read
Medical Aid in Dying
O’Melveny has advocated on behalf of physicians and their terminally ill patients to help improve care, curtail suffering, and expand choices at the end of life. Read
Education
A hallmark of O’Melveny’s pro bono and public interest efforts has long been advocating for education rights and interests in our communities. Read
LGBTQ Issues
O’Melveny represents people facing discrimination, violence, and persecution based on their sexual orientation, and works to challenge laws and restrictions that curtail their liberties.
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Environmental Law and Sustainability
A vital part of O’Melveny’s commitment to sustainability is pro bono work on behalf of organizations dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment for present and future generations. Read
Elder Law
Our pro bono work in elder law focuses on protecting seniors from abuse and exploitation, while helping ensure that they receive the crucial benefits and adequate care that they deserve. Read
Homelessness Prevention
The firm advocates on behalf of the homeless and supports organizations that aid and empower these vulnerable populations. Read
Immigration
O’Melveny represents immigrants and refugees from around the world, many of whom have risked their lives to seek sanctuary in the United States. The firm handles asylum claims, represents women escaping abuse, and helps detainees reunite with their families. Read
Nonprofit Assistance
Our lawyers lend their skills to a wide array of nonprofit organizations, providing counsel in disputes as well as invaluable corporate, governance, and business advice to help them fulfill their missions. Read
Prisoners' Rights and Criminal Defense
O’Melveny defends the rights of indigent individuals in a variety of criminal matters, from representing an inmate in habeas and parole proceedings to appellate briefing in a deliberate-indifference matter before the Ninth Circuit. Read
Social Security Disability Benefits
For low-income disabled and elderly individuals, social security disability benefits often mean the difference between housing and homelessness, an adequate diet and malnourishment, or even life and death. Read
Veterans Benefits
O’Melveny has assisted veterans of our armed forces in securing the benefits to which their courageous service entitles them under the law. Read
Voting Rights
O’Melveny has been at the forefront of major voting rights cases well before this last election season and continues work in this increasingly critical area of our democracy. Read
Women's Issues
O’Melveny has achieved precedent-setting victories on behalf of women involving reproductive rights and important custody issues, while representing nonprofit organizations that assist women around the world. Read