5 Access to Education More than a century ago, O’Melveny’s founders emphasized that serving and improving our community would be a central tenet of the firm. The firm’s commitment to improving access to education in its local communities advances that commitment every day. O’Melveny’s efforts have included launching a global scholarship program, donating backpacks stuffed with school supplies for children in need, launching local book drives for underprivileged children, and driving the financial support to build a school in rural China. In 1990, O’Melveny launched its first scholarship program in Los Angeles, awarding scholarships to deserving 6th and 12th graders from disadvantaged backgrounds who showed academic promise. Since then, O’Melveny’s scholarship commitment has grown into a global program, rewarding the scholastic achievements of deserving young people in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Beijing, and Shanghai. In addition to financial support, O’Melveny’s scholarship recipients receive hands-on support, including mentorship, interview training, and networking assistance. During the past 25 years, the firm has contributed more than US$9.5 million toward scholarships for hundreds of students who excel academically but need a helping hand to realize their dreams. O’Melveny, the Yunnan Youth Development Foundation, and the Shanghai Charity Foundation raised funds to build a primary school for underprivileged children in China. New York Scholarship Program, 2019 Scholars. O’Melveny’s offices regularly donate backpacks filled with school supplies to nonprofits hosting back-to-school drives. Watch at vimeo.com/omelveny/ global-scholarship-program “Our scholars are truly part of the O’Melveny family, and we strive to support them every step of the way.” -Matt Kline, Partner, Chair of the Warren Christopher Scholarship Program
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