O’Melveny Launches Dedicated First Amendment Group
March 30, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOS ANGELES—March 30, 2026—O’Melveny announced today the launch of its dedicated First Amendment group, a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advising and defending clients on the full spectrum of free speech, press, and expressive-rights issues in an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment.
Drawing on decades of experience at the intersection of constitutional law, media, technology, and high-stakes litigation, the new group, co-chaired by Matt Kline, Cassandra Seto, and Anwar Graves, brings together lawyers from across the firm’s litigation, media & entertainment, appellate, higher education, and technology practices. The group advises a broad range of clients, from media organizations and technology companies, to universities and other institutions, navigating novel and evolving speech-related challenges.
“As the landscape around AI, intellectual property rights, and the First Amendment continues to evolve, clients need counsel who understand not only the relevant legal framework, but the real-world pressures they face,” said Cassandra Seto, one of the co-chairs of the group. “Our team has both the experience and the practical knowledge to help clients navigate these complex issues.”
The launch of the practice reflects the growing demand for sophisticated First Amendment counsel, as well as the firm’s long-standing commitment to helping clients protect fundamental constitutional rights amid rapidly changing legal, technological, and social landscapes. The group’s attorneys have achieved successful outcomes for leading media and entertainment clients, as well as companies and individuals across a wide range of industries.
“For many clients, defamation disputes aren’t just legal matters—they’re business-critical moments,” said Anwar Graves, one of the co-chairs of the group. “This First Amendment group brings together deep experience in defamation law and complex litigation to help clients navigate these challenges strategically, whether defending protected speech or responding to false and damaging claims.” The group has a proven track record at every stage of litigation, from obtaining early dismissals to defending wins on appeal, and has played a key role in shaping legal policy and securing precedent-setting victories in courts across the country.
For more information about the practice, visit the First Amendment group page.
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Brandon Jacobsen
O’Melveny & Myers LLP
+1 213 430 8024
bjacobsen@omm.com
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