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"We take on the toughest cases [and] hire the brightest lawyers."
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.
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....
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...
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...
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...
Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Miriam Kim authored an article titled “Strategies For Protecting Trade Secrets Amid Tech Layoffs,” published by Law360.
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...
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...
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...
Awarded annually, the MTO Mentorship Awards recognize attorneys who go above and beyond to foster the development of the next generation of MTO leaders.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke was quoted in an article titled “A Game of Secrets,” published by World IP Review.
Munger, Tolles & Olson advised Berkshire Hathaway in a 115 billion Yen notes offering, equal to approximately $840 million.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Munger, Tolles & Olson announced the promotion of three lawyers to partner, effective January 1, 2023.
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...
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.”
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Munger, Tolles & Olson Co-Managing Partner Hailyn Chen was quoted in an article titled "Doing a Deep Dive on Discrimination," by Corporate Board Member.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Munger, Tolles & Olson announced today that Victoria Degtyareva has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Los Angeles office.
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...
On July 27, 2022, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP was ranked number one on The American Lawyer’s A-List for the eighth time.
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...
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...
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...
Munger, Tolles & Olson was named the top fundraiser for the annual Food from the Bar campaigns in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
After more than 37 successful years at the firm, Mark Helm will be retiring effective June 1, 2022.
The Daily Journal has named litigation partners Lisa Demsky and Bethany Kristovich 2022 Top Women Lawyers.
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...
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:...
On May 12, the Los Angeles Business Journal named Firm Chair Brad D. Brian to its inaugural Top 100 Lawyers list.
The Daily Journal named Munger, Tolles & Olson litigation partner Kelly Klaus as one of the Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in California.
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.
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...
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...
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP remembers Hunter Hayes, our cherished friend and colleague.
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...
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...
With immense sadness, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP announces the death of Anjan Choudhury, our cherished friend, partner, mentor and colleague.
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...
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP partner Kelly Klaus was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyers 2022 list.
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...
Corporate Lawyers at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP advised Berkshire Hathaway in its agreement to acquire insurer Alleghany Corp. for $11.6 billion in cash.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Lisa Demsky is among the 25 attorneys to be named in the Daily Journal’s Top White Collar Lawyers in California.
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.
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...
MTO’s eDiscovery team members will answer your eDiscovery questions, and offer tips and best practices for managing the eDiscovery process.
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...
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,...
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.
Munger, Tolles & Olson partners Michael Soloff and Ted Dane are recipients of Public Counsel’s 2021 Pro Bono Award.
The American Lawyer announced Thursday that Munger, Tolles & Olson is among the seven finalists for its annual Litigation Department of the Year accolade.
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.
The Daily Journal recognized Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP Partners Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke and Miriam Kim Wednesday on its annual list.
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...
Legal website Above the Law has named Munger, Tolles & Olson to the Top Tier of its 2021 Outside Counsel Rankings.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
For the fourth consecutive year, Munger, Tolles & Olson was named a California Powerhouse by Law360.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Munger, Tolles & Olson represented Edison International and its executives in two key victories this April.
Munger, Tolles & Olson earned 55 rankings in Chambers USA and Chambers Global 2021.
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.
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.
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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