January 3, 2024
2024 Legislative Update for School Districts
The following laws related to education were created or modified during the 2023 year and are already affecting or will affect California school districts in 2024 and beyond. If you have questions on any of ...... Read More
December 6, 2023
L.A. Times B2B Publishing Names Rick R. Olivarez a “DEI Visionary” in 2023 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Magazine
The firm is pleased to announce that founding partner Rick R. Olivarez has been named a “DEI Visionary” by L.A. Times B2B Publishing in its inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Magazine. This honor places ...... Read More
October 31, 2023
Thomas Madruga Defends City of Inglewood in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
OMLO Partner Thomas Madruga recently achieved a dismissal for the City of Inglewood in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging the city had created a “dangerous situation” which led to the death by shooting of the ...... Read More
September 18, 2023
OMLO Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 List of “Most Admired Law Firms to Work For”
The firm is pleased to share that it has been named for the third consecutive year in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s annual list of the “Most Admired Law Firms to Work For.” This list ...... Read More
September 15, 2023
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: How Mendez v. Westminster School District of Orange County Ended Segregation in California Schools
As a certified minority-owned law firm, OMLO is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15 through October 15, and to highlight the culture and contributions of those whose ancestors came ...... Read More
August 28, 2023
California Attorney General Files Lawsuit Claiming “Parental Notification” Policy is Discriminatory and Violates Students’ Civil and Privacy Rights
On Monday, August 28, 2023, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the Chino school district over its “parental notification” policy, which requires schools to notify parents if their children express a change ...... Read More
August 17, 2023
Rick R. Olivarez Named to 2024 “Best Lawyers in America” List, Two Attorneys Named 2024 “Ones to Watch”
The firm is pleased to announce that founding and Managing Partner Rick R. Olivarez has been selected for inclusion by U.S. News & World Report in the 2024 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” ...... Read More
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 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