July 7, 2023
Lloyd Pilchen’s Article “When Worlds Collide” Published in Latest Issue of The American Surveyor
OMLO partner Lloyd Pilchen contributed an article entitled, “When Worlds Collide: Mexica, Mercedes, and Indigenous Voices in Maps,” to the May/June 2023 issue of The American Surveyor, a leading publication on land use, surveying, and ...... Read More
June 16, 2023
Rick Olivarez to Attend NALEO’s 40th Annual Conference in New York City
Rick R. Olivarez, OMLO’s founding and managing partner, will be in attendance at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials’ (“NALEO”) 40th Annual Conference in New York City taking place July 11-13, 2023. ...... Read More
June 16, 2023
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 8, 2023
Rick R. Olivarez Selected to Prestigious LA500 List by Los Angeles Business Journal
The firm is pleased to announce that founding and managing partner Rick R. Olivarez has been named to this year’s coveted LA500: Most Influential People in Los Angeles list by the Los Angeles Business Journal. ...... Read More
June 1, 2023
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 22, 2023
Los Angeles Business Journal Names Rick R. Olivarez Among its “Top 100 Lawyers” for Second Year
OMLO is pleased to announce that founding and managing partner Rick R. Olivarez has been selected for inclusion in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 list of “Top 100 Lawyers.” This is Rick’s second consecutive ...... Read More
May 1, 2023
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
May 1, 2023
OMLO’s Christine Hsu Presents on Controversial Topics and Educator Rights, Providing Guidance for Administrators
Dr. Stephen Nellman, Superintendent of Centinela Valley Union High School District, and OMLO Partner Christine Hsu will speak in a session titled “Controversial Topics and Educator Rights: Guidance for Administrators,” part of the Association of California ...... Read More
April 7, 2023
Proposed Rule Would Prevent Categoric Bans on Transgender Athletes in School Sports While Giving Schools Discretion to Limit Participation
On April 6, 2023, the Biden administration proposed a new rule that would prevent total bans on transgender athletes in school sports, but would allow carveouts for some restrictions at the discretion of schools. The ...... Read More
March 23, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Rules For Deaf Student in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision on Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools, unanimously ruling 9-0 that families will not have to exhaust the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ...... Read More
March 6, 2023
Celebrating Women’s History Month and Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard’s 30 Years of Distinguished Service
OMLO proudly celebrates Women’s History Month during the month of March. As we draw inspiration from the countless women who are helping to advance equality and justice in California, across the country, and around the ...... Read More
February 28, 2023
OMLO Nominated for Los Angeles Business Journal’s Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Symposium & Awards
OMLO is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected as a nominee for Company of the Year at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Symposium & Awards. These awards ...... Read More