2024 DIVERSITY DATABASE UNDERWRITER O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Our Survey Says

VAULT'S VERDICT:

O’Melveny recruits top performers from a variety of law schools, including from T14 or schools near an O’Melveny office, and the firm prioritizes candidates who are well-rounded and bring different perspectives to the table. The firm culture is friendly, welcoming, and team-oriented, and people enjoy working and socializing together. Partners respect associates, value their input, and care about their professional growth. Partners and other senior attorneys are helpful resources and mentors for associates, providing guidance and feedback. Formal training is offered through academies, workshops, and practice-group-specific sessions. The firm makes laterals feel welcome and provides development opportunities for them. Because matters are staffed leanly, associate assignments are meaningful and challenging, increasing in complexity as associates gain experience. Client contact is plentiful, and projects are distributed evenly. Compensation matches the going market rate, and bonuses are awarded objectively based on hours or performance. Firm technology facilitates work efficiency, and AI tools help with research, drafting, and document review. Associates give high marks for the firm’s wellness offerings, which include gym discounts, counseling services, and wellness seminars. Pro bono opportunities are promoted and publicized in weekly newsletters, and the work counts as billable with no limit. Associates have realistic expectations for promotion to counsel or partner positions, and those who depart often land in roles in-house, in the government, or in public interest.