August 21, 2025
Rick R. Olivarez and Colin Barr Named to 2026 “Best Lawyers in America” List; 11 Named to 2026 “Ones to Watch” List
The firm is pleased to announce that Rick R. Olivarez and Colin Barr have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Construction Law ...... Read More
July 29, 2025
The Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal Spotlights OMLO’s Pioneering Minority Representation
As part of a special report on minority-owned law firms, OMLO was recently featured in the Daily Journal article “Brick by brick: OMLO’s rise as a minority-owned powerhouse in California law.” The feature delves into ...... Read More
July 22, 2025
Paloma Perez-McEvoy Interviewed by The Daily Journal’s Cal Lawyer About the Practice of Municipal Law – “A Career With Real World Impact”
Paloma Perez-McEvoy was recently interviewed by the Daily Journal for their Cal Lawyer site about the practice of Municipal Law and the reasons why new attorneys may want to consider a career in this rewarding ...... Read More
May 29, 2025
Los Angeles Business Journal Names Christine Hsu and Stephanie Vasquez to 2025 “Women of Influence: Attorneys” List
The firm is pleased to announce that partners Christine Hsu and Stephanie Vasquez have been honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its 2025 “Women of Influence: Attorneys” list. Each year, the list recognizes the region’s ...... Read More
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
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
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