careers: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE?
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grow as a person, not just as a lawyer
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“It is no overstatement to say that the values set forth by O’Melveny’s founders make us a better firm and better people. While I love helping clients achieve their loftiest business goals, it’s the firm’s long and proud history of public service, combined with our commitment to excellence, citizenship, and leadership, that creates this community of talented, unique individuals—colleagues who never lose sight of what’s important to each other, to their clients, and to the community. Working with people like that makes me a stronger lawyer every day.”
BRADLEY J. BUTWIN, O'MELVENY CHAIR
do great work and have a family
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"Throughout my career at O’Melveny, I have had amazing mentors and challenging work. One moment that stands out is when I had just given birth to my second child. One of my mentors offered me the chance to take the lead in an important class action. It was challenging to take this on while on leave but I was grateful to be offered the choice. The case ended up being career-defining for me. It ultimately shaped my skills as a litigator by giving me the chance to work with some of the best litigators in the country. And, of course, it was exciting to be part of a team that won such an important case."
APALLA CHOPRA, PARTNER, LOS ANGELES
APALLA CHOPRA, PARTNER, LOS ANGELES
experience government service
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"I was attracted to O’Melveny from the US Attorney’s Office in part due to its longstanding support of government service. I knew I wanted to return to government service and the firm helped me to achieve that goal. After gaining valuable knowledge at the Commerce Department, I was welcomed home to O’Melveny with open arms. Now I can leverage my experience to both defend companies in government enforcement actions and to guide international companies as they invest in the US. And I can mentor our junior attorneys who want to create interesting career paths."
STEVE OLSON, PARTNER, LOS ANGELES
STEVE OLSON, PARTNER, LOS ANGELES
explore the possibilities
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"When I joined the firm as an assistant more than ten years ago, I didn't have a set career path in mind, but I knew O'Melveny was a place where I would grow and be challenged. With the firm's support I have been able to venture into new territory that I might not have considered—like communications and design—and find my direction."
AMBER BURKE, MANAGER OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, SAN FRANCISCO
AMBER BURKE, MANAGER OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, SAN FRANCISCO
bridge legal and cultural gaps for global companies
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"O’Melveny gave me the chance to combine my experience with Asian cultures with my international legal expertise and to bring that knowledge to global companies who needed help navigating both. The firm tapped into my experience as we looked at new ways to serve clients doing business globally. It’s been challenging and rewarding. Each day I am energized by my work, my colleagues, and my clients."
BINGNA GUO, PARTNER, BEIJING
BINGNA GUO, PARTNER, BEIJING
learn from the best
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"Growing up in LA, I remember O’Melveny was the first law firm that I heard about. Its reputation for excellence and long history in LA were draws for me as were its commitment to diversity and strong presence in Asia. Since joining O’Melveny, I have had the chance to learn from the very best and the good fortune to have mentors who have not only taught me how to be a good litigator but how to develop a law practice. O’Melveny has also allowed me to build on my strengths, including cultivating a practice that involves China. It’s been everything I expected of the firm and more."
WILLIAM PAO, PARTNER, LOS ANGELES
WILLIAM PAO, PARTNER, LOS ANGELES
It’s more than what you do: it’s how you do it.
That’s why O’Melveny is counsel of choice to an ever-expanding list of market leaders.
Opportunity at O’Melveny means working alongside diverse lawyers—acknowledged authorities and innovators—for prominent clients around the world. It’s a place to build a rewarding career by tackling new challenges; being appreciated, included, and supported; and creating lasting connections.
So, tell us. What do you want to achieve?
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The O'Melveny Podcast
In our podcast series on life at O'Melveny, our lawyers (many of whom are former summer associates) will share their inside perspective on the summer program, as well as what makes O’Melveny unique—including the caliber of work we do; how we approach career development and customization; and why we’re so proud of our culture. Access episodes and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes.