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February 20, 2025

Four OMLO Attorneys Named to 2025 Southern California “Super Lawyers” List

​​​​OMLO is pleased to announce that Rick R. Olivarez, Tom Madruga, Terence Gallagher, and Colin Barr have been named to the 2025 Southern California “Super Lawyers” list by Thomson Reuters. Our attorneys were recognized for ...... Read More

February 14, 2025

Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP (OMLO) Elevates Susie Altamirano to Partner

Los Angeles law firm Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP (OMLO) is delighted to announce that Susie Altamirano has been named a Partner of the firm. Managing Partner Rick Olivarez said “Susie has been a key ...... Read More

February 1, 2025

Celebrating Black History Month

In recognition of the importance of Black History Month and the impact of African-American communities on our nation’s history and culture, OMLO is proud to highlight the significant contributions and achievements of African-American legislators in ...... Read More

January 10, 2025

Title IX Regulations Ruled Unenforceable by Federal Court

On January 9, 2025, a federal district court in Kentucky, in the case of Tennessee v. Cardona, issued a ruling that makes the Biden administration’s 2024 Title IX regulations unenforceable nationwide.  This decision has far-reaching implications, ...... Read More

January 3, 2025

Susie Altamirano Speaks at NALEO National Institute for Newly Elected Officials in Dallas, Texas

OMLO Senior Associate Susie Altamirano recently had the honor of being invited to speak at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials’ (NALEO) 15th Biennial National Institute for Newly Elected Officials, held in ...... Read More

January 2, 2025

Rick Olivarez Selected to Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Advisory Council

OMLO is proud to announce that Managing Partner Rick Roybal Olivarez has been selected to serve on the Advisory Council of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) for 2025-2026. CHCI’s mission is “Developing the Next ...... Read More

November 8, 2024

OMLO Achieves Ranking in 2025 Edition of “Best Law Firms”

The firm is pleased to announce that it has been named in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms. Produced by Best Lawyers®, the edition recognized OMLO as a leading firm for the practice area ...... Read More

October 11, 2024

OMLO Proudly Sponsors MABA’s 2024 Judges’ Night

Olivarez Madruga Law Organization (OMLO) is honored to support the Mexican American Bar Association as a sponsor of the 2024 Judges’ Night & Awards Ceremony, held on October 10, 2024 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. The event honors ...... Read More

September 26, 2024

Rick Olivarez Presents 2024 NALEO Award for Outstanding Public Service

On September 24, 2024, OMLO Managing Partner Rick R. Olivarez proudly presented the 2024 Edward R. Roybal Award for Outstanding Public Service to United States Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada. The award is a ...... Read More

September 9, 2024

Los Angeles Business Journal Names OMLO to 2024 List of “Most Admired Law Firms to Work For”

The firm is pleased to share that it has been named for the fourth consecutive year in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s annual list of the “Most Admired Law Firms to Work For.” This list honors ...... Read More

August 20, 2024

Susie Altamirano Joins Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce (LALCC)

Olivarez Madruga Law Organization (OMLO) is pleased to announce that Senior Associate Susie Altamirano of the firm’s municipal practice group was recently appointed to the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce (LALCC), one of the Los Angeles ...... Read More

August 15, 2024

Rick R. Olivarez and Colin Barr Named to 2025 “Best Lawyers in America” List; Yasmine Hussein Named to 2025 “Ones to Watch” List

The firm is pleased to announce that Rick R. Olivarez and Colin Barr have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “The Best Lawyers in America” in the ...... Read More