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June 18, 2026

Observing Juneteenth

OMLO is proud to acknowledge and honor Juneteenth, the oldest national observance of the ending of slavery in the United States, as both a national holiday and a firmwide holiday. The holiday commemorates the events ...... Read More

June 1, 2026

Celebrating Pride Month

OMLO is proud to celebrate Pride Month and recognize the achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Our firm believes in creating a culture that is rooted in inclusion and celebrates all individuals equally. This ...... Read More

May 26, 2026

LA Times Studios Names OMLO to 2026 “Top 125 Largest Law Firms in LA County” List

The firm is pleased to share that it has been named to LA Times Studios’ 2026 list of the “Top 125 Largest Law Firms in LA County.” The list is based on attorney headcount within ...... Read More

May 18, 2026

Los Angeles Business Journal Names Susie Altamirano to 2026 “Women of Influence: Attorneys” List

The firm is pleased to announce that Partner Susie Altamirano has been honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its 2026 “Women of Influence: Attorneys” list. Each year, the list recognizes the region’s most ...... Read More

May 1, 2026

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 

As a certified minority-owned law firm, OMLO celebrates all cultures. Our firm is proud to recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, honoring generations of individuals who have contributed to our ...... Read More

April 22, 2026

Lloyd Pilchen’s Article “Things Change” Published in The American Surveyor

OMLO partner Lloyd Pilchen authored an article entitled, “Things Change: Public Roads and the Shifting Use Doctrine,” in the Fall 2025 issue of The American Surveyor, a leading publication on land use, surveying, and global ...... Read More

April 20, 2026

Los Angeles Business Journal Names Rick R. Olivarez Among “Top 100 Lawyers” for 2026

The firm is pleased to announce that Founding and Managing Partner Rick Olivarez has been selected for inclusion in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 list of the “Top 100 Lawyers” in Los Angeles. This ...... Read More

March 11, 2026

Tania Ochoa Secures Significant Appeal Victory in High-Exposure LAUSD Case

OMLO partner Tania Ochoa recently notched an important appellate victory on behalf of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) when the Second District Court of Appeal granted a Writ Petition concerning the trial court’s ...... Read More

March 1, 2026

Celebrating Women’s History Month at OMLO

In honor of Women’s History Month, OMLO recognizes the remarkable women who have transformed the American legal landscape through their courage and determination. Since Arabella Mansfield first broke barriers in 1869 as the first woman ...... Read More

February 20, 2026

Six OMLO Attorneys Named to 2026 Southern California “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” Lists

OMLO is proud to announce that Rick R. Olivarez, Tom M. Madruga, Terence J. Gallagher, Colin E. Barr, Lloyd Pilchen have been named to the 2026 Southern California “Super Lawyers” list. This list recognizes the ...... Read More

February 1, 2026

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 22, 2026

Rick Olivarez Elected to Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Board of Directors

OMLO is proud to announce that Managing Partner Rick R. Olivarez has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) for the 2026-2027 term. Founded in 1978, ...... Read More