April 30, 2025
Update on Sanctuary City Litigation and New Executive Orders Regarding Immigration Enforcement
On April 28, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order entitled “Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens” which is anticipated to result in a list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” that “obstruct the enforcement of Federal ...... Read More
April 7, 2025
Paloma Perez-McEvoy Featured in ALM’s “How I Made It” Series
The firm is pleased to announce that Paloma Perez-McEvoy was recently highlighted in ALM’s “How I Made It” series for her role as Municipal Law Practice Group Chair. In the profile, Paloma details her journey ...... Read More
March 12, 2025
Susie Altamirano Joins “Latina Legal Minds” Podcast To Discuss Opportunities for Latina Attorneys in Municipal Law
Susie Altamirano recently appeared as a guest on the “Latina Legal Minds” podcast, where she shared with host Kimberly Lopez her non-linear path to becoming a Partner in municipal law and serving as City Attorney ...... Read More
March 5, 2025
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, 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