O’Melveny Signs Texas Competes Pledge for “Equality in Texas”

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NEW YORK—December 27, 2023—O’Melveny has joined more than 1500 leading businesses in signing the Texas Competes pledge “to provide a unified voice for the Texas business community on the clear economic benefits of a Texas that offers fair treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.”

Texas Competes is a coalition of businesses and pro-business organizations united by the recognition of the business case for equality in Texas. The Texas Competes pledge states: “We believe that in order for Texas businesses to compete for top talent, we must have workplaces and communities that are diverse and welcoming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. We believe that treating all Texans and visitors fairly is essential to maintaining Texas' strong brand as the premier home for talented workers, growing businesses, entrepreneurial innovation, and a thriving travel and tourism industry. It's time to ensure fairness for all Texas employees, residents, and consumers. A united Texas is a competitive Texas. And when Texas competes, Texas wins.”

“LGBTQ+ inclusion needs to be more than a tenet in an organization’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) strategy— it’s a fundamental requirement of a healthy business and a key to its success. We know this at O’Melveny,” said O’Melveny Austin partner Michelle Earley, who serves on the firm’s Policy, Pro Bono, and DE&I committees. “Along with doubling-down on our own commitment to make DE&I real in every aspect of our firm, we are equally committed to federal, state, and localized efforts to increase belonging for members of the LGBTQ+ community. We know this work is especially crucial in Texas, and we are proud to join the Texas Competes coalition to do our part to help expand opportunities for members of the LGBTQ+ community—in our offices and throughout the state.”

Since opening its first Texas office in 2021, O’Melveny’s presence in the Lone Star State has grown to include upwards of 100 attorneys and business professionals across offices in Dallas, Austin, and Houston.

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Contact:

Brandon Jacobsen
O’Melveny & Myers LLP
+1 213 430 8024
bjacobsen@omm.com

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