ALUMNI NETWORK
Where excellence connects.
MTO alumni are leaders in government, in-house, the judiciary and beyond — advancing the values and excellence that define our firm. We proudly stay connected to our alumni, offering opportunities for engagement and professional growth across every stage of their careers. Whether forging new paths or returning to practice with us, MTO alumni remain important ambassadors of our community and purpose.
Join the Alumni NetworkAlumni at a Glance
700+
alumni members in our community
200+
alumni work in-house across various sectors and industries
29
alumni hold judicial appointments
Alumni Stories
Michelle Friedland
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Zac Katz
Chief Legal Officer and Head of Global Affairs, Grindr
Ro Khanna
U.S. Representative for California’s 17th Congressional District
Allyson Bennett
Lead Counsel – AI Research at OpenAI
Carl H. Moor
Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District
Christina Moniodis
Chief of Staff at The Media Trust
Amy Tovar
Chief Legal Officer at the San Francisco Giants
Caroline Cunningham
VP, Associate General Counsel (Product & Commercial) at Lyft
Joshua Groban
Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court
Elisabeth Freinberg
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at LA28
MTO Alumni Network Newsletter
Catch up on alumni highlights, upcoming events and firm updates that celebrate our community.
From Firm Chair Brad Brian, “These are great times for Munger, Tolles & Olson.”
From Co-Managing Partners Martin Estrada and Dan Levin, “We are honored to step into our new roles as co-managing partners and are proud to help lead the firm that shaped us.”
From Firm Chair Brad Brian, “I am pleased to reconnect with you all through our newest edition of our alumni network newsletter.”
Expand Your Network
Celebrate success, share insights and stay in the loop. Join our MTO Alumni LinkedIn Group to reconnect, learn and grow together.
“I am constantly drawing on past experiences from MTO.”
— Amy Tovar, Chief Legal Officer at the San Francisco Giants
Attorneys-Alumni Social
Munger, Tolles & Olson gathered at Causa/Amazonia for an Attorneys – Alumni Social in Washington, D.C. The evening brought together alumni and attorneys from our DC office for meaningful conversations and renewed connections.
Alumni Lunch Series ft. Michael Waterstone
Munger, Tolles & Olson was thrilled to welcome back Michael Waterstone, Dean of UCLA School of Law. During his presentation, Dean Waterstone addressed a range of pressing issues facing legal education, including tensions on college campuses around protest and free expression, the growing role of AI and changes in the legal recruiting landscape.
Key Contact
Kristen Gold
Alumni & Community Engagement Manager