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Munger, Tolles & Olson Firm Chair Brad Brian Receives 2023 Chambers Global Ranking

Munger, Tolles & Olson Firm Chair Brad Brian received a Band 1 ranking in the Litigation: Trial Lawyers – USA category of Chamber’s 2023 Global Legal Guide.

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MTO Attorneys Selected for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s 2023 Fellowship and Pathfinders Programs

The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (“LCLD”) has named David Moreshead a 2023 Fellow, and April Hu and Grace Davis Fisher as 2023 Pathfinders. As LCLD participants, Mr. Moreshead, Ms. Hu and Ms....

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Associate Ruby Garrett to Speak at Georgetown Law Center

Today, associate Ruby Garrett will be a featured speaker on the panel, Breonna Taylor Three Years Later: Reflections on Litigation and Organizing, hosted by the Georgetown Law Center. Ms. Garrett will...

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MTO Partner Grant Davis-Denny and Retired Partner Jerry Roth to Speak on Health and Wellness in the Legal Profession

On March 9 and 10, Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Grant Davis-Denny and retired partner Jerry Roth will participate in several panels at the International Association of Lawyer’s Health & Wellness for...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Recognized with 2023 Aspire Diversity Award by Lawyers of Color

Munger, Tolles & Olson was recognized as a 2023 Aspire Diversity Award recipient by Lawyers of Color. This annual award is presented to a select group of law firms that demonstrate a deep commitment to...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Miriam Kim Authors Article on Protecting Trade Secrets

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Miriam Kim authored an article titled “Strategies For Protecting Trade Secrets Amid Tech Layoffs,” published by Law360.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partners Daniel Levin, Bethany Kristovich and Laura Smolowe to Speak at Complex Claims & Litigation Forum

On February 27, Daniel Levin, Bethany Kristovich and Laura Smolowe will speak at the 2023 Complex Claims & Litigation Forum in Las Vegas hosted by PropertyCasualty360. A mixture of thought leadership and...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Secures Class Certification in Fourth Amendment Challenge to ICE Arrest Practices

Munger, Tolles & Olson, together with co-counsel at the ACLU Foundation of Southern California and UC Irvine School of Law Immigrant Rights Clinic, secured class certification in a federal lawsuit challenging...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Receives Three 2022 Top Verdict Honors

The Daily Journal recognized Munger, Tolles & Olson with three 2022 Top Verdict honors for the firm’s litigation work in Strategic Partners Inc. v. FIGS Inc. et al., Fowles v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Mentors of the Year

Awarded annually, the MTO Mentorship Awards recognize attorneys who go above and beyond to foster the development of the next generation of MTO leaders.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Daniel Levin Discusses DOJ’s New White Collar Strategy

Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Daniel Levin was quoted in an article titled “Ex-Allianz Manager’s Legal Fight Tests DOJ White-Collar Strategy,” published by Bloomberg Law.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Secures Dismissal in Lawsuit Involving Stolen NFTs

Munger, Tolles & Olson successfully secured the dismissal of claims against NFT marketplace OpenSea in a federal lawsuit seeking $6 million in damages arising from stolen Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Completes Investigation into Longtime UC Berkeley Swimming and Diving Head Coach

Munger, Tolles & Olson has completed its investigation into alleged verbal abuse and discrimination towards student-athletes by longtime UC Berkeley women’s swimming and diving head coach Teri McKeever...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Firm Chair Brad Brian Named 2023 Leading Commercial Litigator

Munger, Tolles & Olson Firm Chair Brad Brian was named by the Daily Journal as a 2023 Leading Commercial Litigator. The inaugural award recognizes the top litigation attorneys nationwide.

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MTO Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Senator Wyden and former Rep. Cox in Support of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act

Munger, Tolles & Olson represented U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and former Representative Chris Cox, R-Calif., the co-authors of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, in an amicus brief filed...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Carolyn Luedtke Discusses Trade Secret Protections in Wake of Proposed Ban on Non-Competes

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke discussed trade secret protection strategies in the wake of a proposed ban on non-competes by the Federal Trade Commission in an article published...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Miriam Kim to Speak at Trade Secrets Protection, Enforcement and Litigation Conference

On January 31, partner Miriam Kim will speak at the Trade Secrets Protection, Enforcement and Litigation San Francisco Conference. In its sixth year, the invitation-only conference focuses on current developments...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson’s Defense of Kite Pharma Against Patent Infringement Claims Reaches Successful Conclusion

Munger, Tolles & Olson, in collaboration with co-counsel at Fish & Richardson and Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, successfully defended Kite Pharma in an intellectual property lawsuit seeking over $1.2...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Named Finalist in 2023 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards

Munger, Tolles & Olson was named a finalist in the 2023 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards in three distinct award categories: Innovations in Pro Bono, Innovations in Knowledge Management and ESG Enablement...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Secures Favorable Appellate Ruling in High-Profile Insider Trading Case

As lead appellate counsel, Munger, Tolles & Olson secured a favorable ruling from the Second Circuit overturning a first-of-its-kind conviction that applied insider trading law to the alleged misuse of...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Recognized as 2022 Law360 Appellate Practice Group of the Year

Munger, Tolles & Olson was recognized by Law360 with a 2022 Appellate Practice Group of the Year award. The annual awards honor the attorney teams in 39 distinct practice areas that were behind litigation...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP Partner Bethany Kristovich Discusses Impact of Cyberattacks on Attorney-Client Communications

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Bethany Kristovich was quoted in an article titled “SEC's Covington Demand Casts Cloud On Atty-Client Privilege” published by Law360. The article focused on a subpoena issued...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Carolyn Luedtke Discusses FTC’s Proposal to Ban Non-Compete Clauses

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s recent proposal to ban non-compete clauses in NPR’s weekday podcast, Marketplace Morning Report.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Jonathan Blavin Authors Article on Enforceability of Tech Terms of Service

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Jonathan Blavin and former associate Roman Leal authored an article titled “9th Circ. Trend Affects Tech Terms Of Service Enforceability,” published by Law360.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Carolyn Luedtke Discusses Trade Secret Litigation Strategy and Best Practices

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke was quoted in an article titled “A Game of Secrets,” published by World IP Review.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Advises Berkshire Hathaway in 115 Billion Yen Offering

Munger, Tolles & Olson advised Berkshire Hathaway in a 115 billion Yen notes offering, equal to approximately $840 million.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Associate Stephany Reaves Named to Lawyers of Color’s 2022 Hot List

Munger, Tolles & Olson Associate Stephany Reaves was named to Lawyers of Color’s 2022 Hot List. The annual list honors diverse, junior and mid-level attorneys who show promise in their careers and demonstrate...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Secures Complete Defense Verdict in Federal Pro Bono Case

Munger, Tolles & Olson secured a jury acquittal in a federal pro bono case alongside the Public Defender Service and the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Ranked on the 2022 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard and Prestige Leaders Lists

Munger, Tolles & Olson was ranked among the top 100 law firms nationally by Law360 Pulse as part of the publication’s 2022 Leaderboard and Prestige Leaders lists.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Lisa Demsky Recognized as 2022 Top White Collar Lawyer

The Daily Journal named partner Lisa Demsky as one of the 2022 Top White Collar Lawyers in California for her white collar criminal defense and investigations work.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Elevates Three Lawyers to Partner

Munger, Tolles & Olson announced the promotion of three lawyers to partner, effective January 1, 2023.

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Kenneth Walker Reaches Settlement with the City of Louisville

Mr. Kenneth Walker III, boyfriend of the late Breonna Taylor, has reached a $2 million settlement with the City of Louisville to resolve lawsuits Mr. Walker filed stemming from the unlawful police raid...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner John Berry Reflects on SEC Activity in 2022

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner John Berry was quoted in an article by BoardIQ titled “SEC Fines Raked in Record $6.4 Billion, But Cases Still Down from 2021.”

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Ranked No. 4 in 2022 Law360 Pulse Social Impact Leaders List

Munger, Tolles & Olson ranked No. 4 in the 2022 Law360 Pulse Social Impact Leaders list, which recognizes the top law firms nationally based on their performance in five key areas and indicators of socially...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Files Lawsuit Challenging Los Angeles County’s Bail Schedule Policy

Munger, Tolles & Olson and co-counsel have filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County and their law enforcement agencies challenging the constitutionality of the county...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Rohit Singla Recognized as a 2022 Top Antitrust Lawyer

Partner Rohit Singla was recognized by The Daily Journal as one of the 2022 Top Antitrust Lawyers in California for his antitrust work in the pharmaceutical and technology industries.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Receives 53 Rankings in the 2023 U.S. News and Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Guide

Munger, Tolles & Olson was ranked nationally in 20 practice areas and regionally in 33 practice areas in the 2023 "Best Law Firms" guide by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Rohit Singla Shares Insights on Recent Clayton Act Developments

Mr. Singla shared insights on the recent developments surrounding the Department of Justice’s enforcement of Section 8 of the Clayton Act and how changes in enforcement may be leveraged by individuals...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Secures Complete Defense Verdict on Behalf of FIGS and Its Co-Founders

Following four years of aggressive federal court litigation in the Central District of California, a Munger, Tolles & Olson team led by Jacob S. Kreilkamp and Adam B. Weiss obtained a full and complete...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Stuart Senator Named Among 2022 Top Health Care Lawyers in California

The Daily Journal recognized partner Stuart Senator as one of the 2022 Top Health Care Lawyers in California for his antitrust litigation work in the health care space.

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MTO Co-Managing Partner Hailyn Chen Discusses Civil Rights Audits with Corporate Board Member

Munger, Tolles & Olson Co-Managing Partner Hailyn Chen was quoted in an article titled "Doing a Deep Dive on Discrimination," by Corporate Board Member.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Katherine Forster Named a Leader of Influence by The Los Angeles Business Journal

The Los Angeles Business Journal named partner Katherine Forster to its 2022 Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys list, which recognizes the very best employment and labor litigators and...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Receives the Highest Level of Mansfield Certification For Advancing Diversity in Law Firm Leadership Ranks

Once again Munger, Tolles & Olson has attained Mansfield Certification Plus status from Diversity Lab. This is the fifth consecutive year the firm has received the highest level of certification.

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18 Munger, Tolles & Olson Partners Among 500 Leading Litigators in America

The inaugural list honors attorneys who excel at representing corporations in litigation ranging across various practice areas, including antitrust, mass tort, white collar, intellectual property and patents...

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Munger Tolles Partner Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke Recognized as Top Trade Secrets Lawyer

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke was recognized as a 2022 Top Trade Secrets Lawyer by the Daily Journal for her litigation and counseling work.

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MTO Once Again Among the Most Admired Law Firms to Work For

For the second consecutive year, Munger, Tolles & Olson has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the Most Admired Law Firms to Work For in Los Angeles.

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Munger Tolles’ $30 Million Victory for Estate Named Top Verdict of the Week

The Daily Journal has recognized Munger Tolles’ $30 million arbitration award, including punitive damages, on behalf of the sister and estate of a physician and businesswoman, who was victim of a massive...

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Munger Tolles Firm Chair Brad Brian Discusses “Striving for Excellence” in Lawdragon’s Hall of Fame Lawyer Limelight

Munger, Tolles & Olson Firm Chair Brad D. Brian was interviewed by Lawdragon as a part of its Hall of Fame Lawyer Limelight series, a series that profiles 58 of the country’s top attorneys inducted in...

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Ronald Olson and Brad Brian Recognized Among Top 100 Lawyers in California

The Daily Journal has named Name Partner Ronald Olson and Firm Chair Brad Brian to its 2022 Top 100 Lawyers list, which recognizes the top lawyers in California annually.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Named Tech Industry Litigation Department of the Year Award Finalist

The Recorder has named Munger, Tolles & Olson a finalist for Tech Industry Litigation Department of the Year. The award is part of the 2022 California Legal Awards, which celebrate the law firms and legal...

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Munger Tolles Partner Miriam Kim Named Woman Leader in Tech Law

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Miriam Kim was named to The Recorder’s list of Women Leaders in Tech Law. The award, which is part of the California Legal Awards, recognizes women lawyers handling game-changing...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Martin Estrada Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Martin Estrada was sworn in today as United States Attorney for the Central District of California. The swearing in follows confirmation by the Senate on September 13, and...

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Munger Tolles Partner Jennifer Broder Recognized as Law360 M&A MVP

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Jennifer Broder was recognized by Law360 as a 2022 M&A MVP, a recognition awarded to the attorneys who have distinguished themselves from their peers by securing record-breaking...

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Munger Tolles Partners Bethany Kristovich and Tyler Hilton Author Article on Avoiding Legal Malpractice Claims

Munger, Tolles & Olson partners Bethany Kristovich and Tyler Hilton authored an article titled “How Deal Lawyers Can Avoid Litigation When a Transaction Goes Bad,” published by The Recorder.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Once Again Named to National Law Journal’s Appellate Hot List

The National Law Journal named Munger, Tolles & Olson to its Appellate Hot List, an annual list that honors law firms engaging in exemplary appellate advocacy on behalf of clients.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Wins $16M Jury Verdict for Vanessa Bryant in Trial over Crash Site Photos

Munger, Tolles & Olson partners Craig Jennings Lavoie and Jennifer Bryant, together with Luis Li, Eric Tuttle and Melissa Mills of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, won a $16 million jury verdict on behalf...

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Munger Tolles Partner Jeremy Lawrence Analyzes Recent Developments in Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance Coverage

Munger Tolles partner Jeremy Lawrence contributed to an article titled “Recent Developments in Insurance Coverage,” which was published in the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice...

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Munger Tolles Files Amicus on Behalf of the University of California Supporting Race Conscious Admission and Diversity

Munger, Tolles & Olson represented the president and chancellors of the University of California, the largest higher education institution in the U.S., in an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court...

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Munger Tolles Secures Appellate Victory for Block

A team of Munger, Tolles & Olson litigators secured a win for Block, Inc. in a long-running case recently resolved in Block’s favor by the California First District Court of Appeal. In an unanimous ruling...

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Federal Indictments Against Louisville Police Officers Build on MTO’s Legal Work in Kenneth Walker Case

The Department of Justice has announced federal charges against four former and current Louisville Metro Police Department officers related to the death of Breonna Taylor and violations of Kenneth Walker...

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Munger Tolles Partner Zachary Briers Named to Daily Journal's Top 40 Under 40 List

On August 3, the Daily Journal named partner Zachary Briers to its 2022 edition of the Top 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes the very best young lawyers in California.

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Munger Tolles Welcomes Back Former AUSA Victoria Degtyareva

Munger, Tolles & Olson announced today that Victoria Degtyareva has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Los Angeles office.

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Munger Tolles Secures Settlement Ending Immigration Arrests by Private Contractors in California

Munger, Tolles & Olson alongside the ACLU Foundation of Northern California and Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus reached a settlement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement that ends...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Again Ranks No. 1 on The American Lawyer’s A-List, Recognized for “Unparalleled Density” of Talent

On July 27, 2022, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP was ranked number one on The American Lawyer’s A-List for the eighth time.

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Munger Tolles Advises Nexus Capital in Strategic Investment in Lamps Plus

Munger, Tolles & Olson advised Los Angeles based private equity firm Nexus Capital Management LP in its strategic investment in Lamps Plus Inc., a national omnichannel retailer of lighting, ceiling fans...

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Munger Tolles Firm Chair Brad Brian Recognized as Leader of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal

On July 18, the Los Angeles Business Journal named Firm Chair Brad D. Brian to its 2022 Leaders of Influence: Litigators and Trial Attorneys list, which recognizes the very best litigators and trial attorneys...

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Munger Tolles Secures Pro Bono Appellate Victory Expanding Press Access to Juvenile Records

Munger Tolles secured a California Court of Appeal victory on behalf of an investigative reporter with the UC Berkeley Investigative Reporting program, solidifying the press’ access to juvenile records...

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Munger Tolles Named Top Food From The Bar Fundraiser in Los Angeles and San Francisco

Munger, Tolles & Olson was named the top fundraiser for the annual Food from the Bar campaigns in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Munger Tolles Secures Unanimous Supreme Court Victory and Preserves Billions in Annual Medicare Subsidies for 340B Hospitals

Munger, Tolles & Olson secured a unanimous Supreme Court victory on behalf of the American Hospital Association in a case challenging a $1.6 billion annual cut to Medicare reimbursements for hospitals...

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Malcolm Heinicke and Rohit Singla Named Top Labor and Employment Lawyers by the Daily Journal

The Daily Journal named Co-Managing Partner Malcolm Heinicke and partner Rohit Singla 2022 Top Labor and Employment Lawyers. The annual award recognizes the top labor and employment attorneys throughout...

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Munger Tolles Secures $30 Million Victory for Estate, Exposing Major Real Estate Fraud

Munger, Tolles & Olson secured an award of over $30 million on behalf of the sister and estate of a physician and businesswoman, who was victim of a massive real estate fraud involving the sale of a 32-acre...

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MTO Firm Chair Brad Brian and Co-Managing Partners Hailyn Chen and Malcolm Heinicke Re-Elected

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is proud to announce that the firm has re-elected Hailyn Chen and Malcolm Heinicke to their second term as co-managing partners and Brad Brian to his second term as firm chair...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Ranked in the Top 5 of U.S. Law Firms on The American Lawyer’s Annual Diversity Scorecard

Munger, Tolles & Olson ranked No. 4 nationwide in diversity among the Am Law 200, according to the 2021 Diversity Scorecard published by The American Lawyer on May 31.

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Munger Tolles & Olson LLP Secures Judgment on Behalf of Student in Disability Lawsuit

Munger Tolles, alongside the Disability Rights Legal Center (“DRLC”), has secured a $400,000 judgment on behalf of a former student of Western University of Health Sciences, who alleged the university...

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Munger Tolles Receives 53 Rankings in Chambers 2022 Guide

Munger, Tolles & Olson received 53 rankings in Chambers USA and Chambers Global 2022. The prestigious annual rankings from Chambers and Partners are based on meticulous evaluations of individual lawyers...

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Zachary Briers Recognized as 2022 Technology Rising Star by Law360

Munger Tolles partner Zachary Briers was recognized by Law360 as a 2022 Technology Rising Star, a recognition awarded to the top attorneys under 40 nationally based on their career accomplishments in their...

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Munger Tolles Sponsors Fellowship to Establish First of Its Kind Medical-Legal Partnership

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is proud to co-sponsor Equal Justice Works Fellow Bavani Sridhar, who will launch Southern California’s first medical-legal partnership dedicated to serving the Asian and Pacific...

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Partner Mark Helm to Join Prominent ADR Practice After 37 Years with Munger, Tolles & Olson

After more than 37 successful years at the firm, Mark Helm will be retiring effective June 1, 2022.

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Lisa Demsky and Bethany Kristovich Named Top Women Lawyers by the Daily Journal

The Daily Journal has named litigation partners Lisa Demsky and Bethany Kristovich 2022 Top Women Lawyers.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Jacob Kreilkamp Recognized with 2022 Advocates for Justice Awards

The ACLU of Southern California awarded Munger, Tolles & Olson the A.L. Wirin Pro Bono Award and honored partner Jacob Kreilkamp with the Advocate for Justice award as part of its 2022 Advocates for Justice...

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Munger Tolles Associate Jamie Luguri Presents Research on Gender Disparities Among Appellate Attorneys

On May 5, 2022, litigation associate Jamie Luguri and Judge Amy J. St. Eve of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals co-presented an empirical analysis they published together entitled “How Unappealing:...

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Munger Tolles Firm Chair Brad Brian Among Top 100 Lawyers in Los Angeles

On May 12, the Los Angeles Business Journal named Firm Chair Brad D. Brian to its inaugural Top 100 Lawyers list.

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Kelly Klaus Deemed Top IP Lawyer by the Daily Journal for the Sixth Consecutive Year

The Daily Journal named Munger, Tolles & Olson litigation partner Kelly Klaus as one of the Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in California.

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Munger Tolles Partner Justin Raphael to Speak on Intersection of Antitrust and Emerging Technologies

On May 17, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP litigation partner Justin P. Raphael will speak at this year’s Antitrust in the Digital Economy hosted by Global Competition Review.

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Munger Tolles Associate Jessica Laird and Retired Partner Jerry Roth Organize Panel on Intersection of Gender and The Rule of Law

Litigation associate Jessica Laird will be moderating an upcoming panel, titled “Promoting a Gendered Approach to Economic Development and the Rule of Law” as part of the second annual Rule of Law Webathon...

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Jeremy A. Lawrence and Rebecca L. Sciarrino Author Article on D&O Insurance Coverage for Settlements with the SEC

San Francisco partner Jeremy A. Lawrence and San Francisco associate Rebecca L. Sciarrino authored an article for the Daily Journal titled, “Recent Decisions Provide a Roadmap for Securing D&O Insurance...

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In Memoriam: Hunter Hayes (1985-2022)

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP remembers Hunter Hayes, our cherished friend and colleague.

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Chambers USA Names Munger, Tolles & Olson as a Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year Finalist

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP was named as a finalist for the prestigious Chambers USA and shortlisted in the category of Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year. The Chambers USA awards will take place...

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Munger Tolles Team Defeats Legal Challenge to Historic Transfer of Bruce’s Beach

Attorneys at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP convinced a judge to rule in favor of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the heirs of a family, who lost their Manhattan Beach business and property...

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In Memoriam: Anjan Choudhury (1979-2022)

With immense sadness, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP announces the death of Anjan Choudhury, our cherished friend, partner, mentor and colleague.

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Munger Tolles partner Henry Weissmann recognized as Stand-Out Lawyer by Thomson Reuters

Partner Henry Weissmann was named as a Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer, following independent nomination by a client. Mr. Weissmann was recognized for the depth of his regulatory knowledge, which was...

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Kelly Klaus Named to Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyers 2022 List

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP partner Kelly Klaus was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyers 2022 list.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Chair Brad Brian Inducted into Lawdragon Hall of Fame Alongside Legal Experts Including a Supreme Court Justice and the Attorney General

Brad D. Brian, a world-renown trial lawyer and chair of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, was inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame class of 2022. Lawdragon will publish a feature article on Mr. Brian this...

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Bob Denham, Brett Rodda and Jennifer Broder Lead Munger, Tolles & Olson Team Advising Berkshire Hathaway in its $11.6 Billion Deal to Buy Alleghany

Corporate Lawyers at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP advised Berkshire Hathaway in its agreement to acquire insurer Alleghany Corp. for $11.6 billion in cash.

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Joseph D. Lee, Juliana M. Yee, and E. Martin Estrada of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP Win Asylum for Pro Bono Client

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP secured asylum for Bao Zhuoxuan, the son of prominent Chinese human rights lawyers, in U.S. Immigration Court on March 11.Litigator Juliana Yee appeared in court on Mr. Bao’s...

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Co-Managing Partners Hailyn Chen and Malcolm Heinicke Talk with The American Lawyer about Munger, Tolles & Olson’s Growth and Culture

Munger Tolles’ Co-Managing Partners Hailyn J. Chen and Malcolm A. Heinicke spoke with The American Lawyer about the factors contributing to the firm’s success as a part of a series highlighting how law...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson lawyer Dahlia Mignouna named Top 40 Lawyer Under 40

Dahlia Mignouna, an attorney at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, has been selected as one of The National Black Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 Black Lawyers in Washington, D.C. This honor is extended only to the...

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Former DOJ Senior Counsel Lauren Bell Joins Munger Tolles in D.C.

Munger, Tolles & Olson announces today that Lauren Bell has joined the firm as a partner in its Washington, D.C., office. Ms. Bell spent more than a decade in government, including five years in the U...

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Munger, Tolles and Olson Wins ‘Top Verdict’ Honor

Munger, Tolles & Olson won a legal victory recognized on the Daily Journal’s list of Top Verdicts for 2021, published on Feb. 9, 2022. The Daily Journal selected the firm’s representation of Southern California...

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Historic Settlement Reached in Case Brought by Families of Sandy Hook Massacre Victims

On February 15, 2022, the families of five children and four adults killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting announced a $73 million settlement with gun manufacturer Remington and its insurers...

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Ruby Garrett, Sara McDermott and Wesley “Wes” Burrell Selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs

Munger, Tolles & Olson announced the selection of Ruby Garrett and Sara Mcdermott as members of the 2022 class of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)’s Pathfinders, a program designed by LCLD...

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Munger Tolles Named One of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality

Munger Tolles Olson LLP was named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality as it received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index. This benchmarking...

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Munger Tolles Cited As Frequent Source Of Nominated Federal Judges

Law360 examined the professional backgrounds of the nation's 870 federal judges, revealing that Munger Tolles & Olson LLP is among the top law firms to serve as springboards for the most sitting federal...

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Federal judge reduces pro bono client’s 215-year sentence to time served

On a recent winter morning, Scyrus Dion Hebert walked out of prison for the first time in over 25 years and rejoined his family. His release follows a victory by his legal team at Munger, Tolles & Olson...

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Top Cyber Lawyer: Jonathan Blavin

For the third year in a row, The Daily Journal has named MTO partner Jonathan Blavin to its list of Top Cyber Lawyers for 2022. The newspaper spotlighted Mr. Blavin’s career handling the most urgent issues...

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Envoy Solutions Closes Three Acquisitions

Munger, Tolles & Olson advised Envoy Solutions, a diversified distribution company, in three recent acquisitions designed to deepen its footprint along the U.S. East Coast.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Elevates Seven Lawyers to Partnership

Munger, Tolles & Olson announced today the promotion of seven lawyers to partner, effective January 1, 2022. The firm’s new partners work from its Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. offices...

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Partner Lisa Demsky Named as Top White Collar Lawyer in California

Lisa Demsky is among the 25 attorneys to be named in the Daily Journal’s Top White Collar Lawyers in California.

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The American Lawyer Recognized Munger, Tolles & Olson As a Finalist For Its Litigation Department of the Year Accolade

In “When Disaster Strikes, Munger Tolles’ Litigators Come to Clients’ Rescue,” published Sunday, The American Lawyer described the firm’s deep expertise in crisis management litigation.

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Weta Digital to Sell its VFX Tech Division to Unity Software for $1.625 Billion

Weta Digital and Unity Software (NYSE: U) announced the entry into a definitive agreement under which Unity would acquire Weta’s visual effects (VFX) tools, pipeline, technology and engineering talent...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Hosting Webinar on eDiscovery Fundamentals for Non-Profits

MTO’s eDiscovery team members will answer your eDiscovery questions, and offer tips and best practices for managing the eDiscovery process.

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Veterans Rights Activist Returns to U.S. Legally Nearly 20 Years After Deportation

A veterans rights activist and father of an active-duty U.S. military member crossed the border from Mexico into California on Veterans Day, November 11, reuniting with his family after a legal battle...

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Rose Leda Ehler Named to Variety’s List of Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2021

Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Rose Leda Ehler has been named to Variety’s list of Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2021 for her work on behalf of companies such as Disney, Fox, Lucasfilm, New Line, Marvel,...

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LABJ Names MTO Among the ‘Top Firms to Work For’

The Los Angeles Business Journal has named Munger, Tolles & Olson on its 2021 list of the Most Admired Law Firms: LA’s Top Firms to Work For.

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Michael Soloff and Ted Dane of Munger, Tolles & Olson, honored by the Homelessness Prevention Law Project

Munger, Tolles & Olson partners Michael Soloff and Ted Dane are recipients of Public Counsel’s 2021 Pro Bono Award.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Named Finalist in The American Lawyer’s Litigation Department of the Year

The American Lawyer announced Thursday that Munger, Tolles & Olson is among the seven finalists for its annual Litigation Department of the Year accolade.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson supports Southern California Edison in forming the Clean Fuel Reward Program

Munger, Tolles & Olson represented long-term client Southern California Edison (SCE) in taking a lead role in forming and administering the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) Program.

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Munger Tolles’ Partners Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke and Miriam Kim named 2021 Top Trade Secrets Lawyers in California

The Daily Journal recognized Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP Partners Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke and Miriam Kim Wednesday on its annual list.

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Ronald Olson, Brad Brian and Martin Estrada Among 2021 Top 100 Lawyers in California

Once again, Munger, Tolles & Olson name partner Ronald L. Olson and Firm Chair Brad D. Brian were named among the Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers in California. Partner E. Martin Estrada made his debut...

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MTO Recognized as a “Top Tier Firm” in the 2021 ATL Outside Counsel Rankings

Legal website Above the Law has named Munger, Tolles & Olson to the Top Tier of its 2021 Outside Counsel Rankings.

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Client Inches Nearer to Victory as Newsom Signs New Law

A family represented by Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner George C. Fatheree III got closer on Thursday to recovering the property in Manhattan Beach it lost nearly 100 years ago.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Achieves Mansfield Certification Plus for 2021

Diversity Lab announced on September 14, 2021 that Munger, Tolles & Olson once again attained Mansfield Certification Plus status, the highest level of certification available, for the fourth consecutive...

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TMA Names PG&E Bankruptcy Re-emergence and Chapter 11 Protection as Mega-Company Turnaround Transaction of the Year for 2021

The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) has named Munger, Tolles & Olson a winner of the “Mega-Company Transaction of the Year Award” as part of its 2021 Turnaround and Transaction of the Year Awards...

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First Bev Acquires Controlling Stake in Health-Ade

On August 16, 2021, Munger, Tolles & Olson represented First Beverage Group in its purchase of a majority stake in Health-Ade, a well-known maker of kombucha.

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Brad Brian Discuss Virtues of the Firm’s One-to-One Partner-to-Associate Ratio with The AmLaw Litigation Daily

Munger, Tolles & Olson Chair and renowned trial attorney Brad D. Brian was interviewed by The AmLaw Litigation Daily for its “Litigation Leaders” series published on August 23, 2021.

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Federal Court Again Declines to Certify a Class in Pay-for-Delay MDL

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania once again declined to certify a class in a suit alleging improper pay-for-delay settlements between AbbVie Inc. and Teva Pharmaceuticals...

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Malcolm Heinicke Named Top Labor and Employment Lawyer

Munger, Tolles & Olson litigator and Co-Managing Partner Malcolm Heinicke was recognized as a Top Labor and Employment Lawyer in California by the Daily Journal for the 13th consecutive year.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Once Again Recognized for Diversity in our Equity Partnership

Munger, Tolles & Olson was once again recognized in Law360’s annual Diversity Snapshot as one of the firms with the highest representation of minorities in its equity partnership.

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Hailyn Chen Discusses University Vaccine Mandates with The Chronicle of Higher Education

Munger, Tolles & Olson Co-Managing Partner, Hailyn Chen, was interviewed by The Chronicle of Higher Education for an article entitled, “Full Approval of Covid Vaccine Frees Up Some Colleges to Make Mandates...

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Again Named a Law360 Powerhouse

For the fourth consecutive year, Munger, Tolles & Olson was named a California Powerhouse by Law360.

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Rose Leda Ehler Named to Daily Journal’s Top 40 Under 40

Munger, Tolles & Olson attorney Rose Leda Ehler was named one of the Daily Journal’s top 40 lawyers in California under 40 in a report published on July 28, 2021.

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Bryan Heckenlively Recognized in Bloomberg Law They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40

Munger, Tolles & Olson attorney Bryan Heckenlively was recognized in Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40” in its inaugural edition on July 14, 2021.

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Hailyn Chen Speaks With Munger Tolles Alum Ailsa Chang at Firmwide Women’s Initiative – Speakers Series Luncheon

Munger, Tolles & Olson Co-Chair Hailyn Chen led a conversation with Ailsa Chang, host of NPR’s All Things Considered during the Women’s Initiative – Speakers Series all-firm lunch on July 8, 2021.

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David Moreshead Authors “Courts Look to the ‘Central Purpose’ of Labor Code Section 226 Rather than Focusing on Technicalities”

Munger, Tolles & Olson attorney David Moreshead published “Courts Look to the ‘Central Purpose’ of Labor Code Section 226 Rather than Focusing on Technicalities.” in the Daily Journal on June 30, 2021...

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MTO Fellows Program Awarded Diversity Impact Award at 2021 LACBA Installation & Awards Celebration

The MTO Fellows Program was awarded the Diversity Impact Award at the 2021 LACBA Installation & Awards Celebration on June 21, 2021 featuring a keynote address by Senator Alex Padilla.

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Edison International Victorious in Two Class Action Lawsuits

Munger, Tolles & Olson represented Edison International and its executives in two key victories this April.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Once Again Receives Top Rankings and Gains Significant Ground in Chambers 2021 Guide

Munger, Tolles & Olson earned 55 rankings in Chambers USA and Chambers Global 2021.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Attorneys Win Pro Bono Victory Before the California Supreme Court in an Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Case

Munger, Tolles & Olson achieved a victory before the California Supreme Court on behalf of Robert Vivar, who is now one step closer to being reunited with his family in the United States.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP Partner Brad Phillips Appointed as Los Angeles Superior Court Judge

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP partner Bradley S. Phillips was appointed to serve as a judge on the Los Angeles Superior Court. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment Monday.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson Co-Managing Partner Malcolm Heinicke Honored For 12 Years of SFMTA Service

The city of San Francisco recognized Co-Managing Partner Malcolm Heinicke’s 12 years of service to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency with the dedication of the West Portal crossover, now...

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