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July 9, 2026

Susie Altamirano Appointed to Cal Cities City Attorneys Department Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Committee

Olivarez Madruga Law Organization congratulates partner Susie Altamirano on her appointment to the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) City Attorneys Department Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Committee for the next two years. The committee ...... Read More

July 1, 2026

Trump v. Barbara No. 25-365 – Birthright Citizenship Upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court

In a landmark victory for the immigrant community, and indeed for all Americans, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the principle that the Constitution guarantees citizenship to children born in the U.S. of parents who are ...... Read More

June 29, 2026

Los Angeles Business Journal Names OMLO to 2026 “Law Firms List”

The firm is pleased to share that OMLO has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s 2026 “Law Firms List,” a distinction that reflects the firm’s dedication to serving the Los Angeles community and ...... Read More

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