Achievements
Achievements
Munger, Tolles & Olson Secures Victory in Delaware Supreme Court in Skechers Stockholder Lawsuit
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About MTO
Exceptional outcomes with exceptional talent.
For more than 60 years, Munger, Tolles & Olson attorneys have been working with clients on their most important and complex cases and deals.
About MTO
Exceptional outcomes with exceptional talent.
For more than 60 years, Munger, Tolles & Olson attorneys have been working with clients on their most important and complex cases and deals.
About MTO
Exceptional outcomes with exceptional talent.
For more than 60 years, Munger, Tolles & Olson attorneys have been working with clients on their most important and complex cases and deals.
From executive employee disputes, mobility and trade secret preservation to the risks an entire class of gig or other workers present to business models, leaders rely on Munger Tolles & Olson to resolve high stakes employment challenges to create and preserve business value.
labor & Employment
High resolution employment outcomes for the evolving world of work.
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Community involvement
High resolution employment outcomes for the evolving world of work.
From executive employee disputes, mobility and trade secret preservation to the risks an entire class of gig or other workers present to business models, leaders rely on Munger Tolles & Olson to resolve high stakes employment challenges to create and preserve business value.
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Munger, Tolles & Olson once again recognized for Diversity in our Equity partnership
Diversity
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At Munger, Tolles & Olson, a diverse workforce improves our ability to serve the needs of our clients and creates a more dynamic workplace for our attorneys.
6%+
of all attorney’s time is dedicated to pro bono work
Pro Bono
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At Munger, Tolles & Olson, a diverse workforce improves our ability to serve the needs of our clients and creates a more dynamic workplace for our attorneys.
Our Culture
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Groundbreaking legal results —amid boundless complexity—often delivered in ways not imagined possible.
Exceptional outcomes with exceptional talent.
Groundbreaking legal results —amid boundless complexity—often delivered in ways not imagined possible.
Elite talent at every level of our firm which leads to better client care and outcomes.
One of a kind culture that delivers more empowerment, diversity and impact
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80%
of our litigators have clerked for federal or state judges
80%
of our litigators have clerked for federal or state judges
80%
of our litigators have clerked for federal or state judges
Our impact
Diversity, Pro Bono & Community Involvement
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Munger, Tolles & Olson Claims Top Spot in 2024 Food From The Bar Fundraising Campaigns in Los Angeles and San Francisco
Food From the Bar
Munger Tolles is also consistently a top fundraiser for Food From The Bar, a friendly, month-long annual competition between regional law firms, law schools and legal associations to raise money for Feeding America-affiliated food banks, including the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank and the Capital Area Food Bank.
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All Pro Bono News
The 2025 National Law Journal Awards
MTO Takes First Place in 2025 Food From The Bar Fundraising Campaigns in Los Angeles and San Francisco
Ninth Circuit Affirms Temporary Restraining Order Amid Southern California Immigration Raids
Munger, Tolles & Olson Receives 2025 OneJustice Champion of Justice Award
Munger, Tolles & Olson Ranks Fifth in The American Lawyer’s 2025 Pro Bono Scorecard
Favorable Ruling Secured for Native American and Underserved Students
Hailyn Chen to Discuss “Leading Through Complexity” at 2025 PBI Annual Conference
Munger, Tolles & Olson’s Pro Bono Impact Video
Pro Bono Institute Recognizes MTO with the 2024 John H. Pickering Award
Munger, Tolles & Olson Files Lawsuit Against West Contra Costa Unified School District for Failing to Address Staffing and Facility Issues
Ranked Third for Average Pro Bono Hours in The American Lawyer’s 2024 Pro Bono Scorecard
MTO Continues Fight to Provide Care and Shelter to Youth in California’s Foster Care System
Miriam Kim Honored as a 2024 Champion of Justice by OneJustice for Innovative Pro Bono and Nonprofit Legal Services
Joseph Glynn Recognized by the National Immigrant Justice Center with a 2024 Rising Star Award
Immigrants’ Rights Protected After Court Rules ICE’s “Knock and Arrests” Are Unconstitutional
Miriam Kim Interviewed by The American Lawyer on her Generative AI Research and How it Can Help Close the Justice Gap
Xiaonan April Hu Interviewed by The Washington Post on the Firm’s Historic Supreme Court Victory in the Fight for Diversity in Schools
Public Counsel’s 2023 Law Firm Pro Bono Award
Historic Supreme Court Victory Secured in Fight for Diversity in Schools
Munger, Tolles & Olson’s Rohit Singla and Max Rosen Recognized as 2024 Pro Bono Awardees at LCCRSF’s 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards
MTO Team Overturns the Conviction of C.J. Rice After He Spent Nearly 12 Years in Prison
Munger, Tolles & Olson Continues to Fight Racism in California Prisons After Judge Rules Illegal Discrimination Lawsuit Can Proceed
Munger, Tolles & Olson Files Civil Rights Lawsuit on Behalf of Young Adults in Foster Care Against State and County Agencies and Officials for Failure to Provide Stable Housing and Adequate Support Services
Kenneth Walker Reaches Settlement with the City of Louisville
Federal Judge Rejects Louisville Police Department’s Attempt to Toss Kenneth Walker III’s Lawsuit Alleging Violations of Federal Civil Rights
Federal Indictments Against Louisville Police Officers Build on MTO’s Legal Work in Kenneth Walker Case
MTO Secures Historic Appellate Ruling to End “Poverty Tows” Throughout California
Munger, Tolles & Olson Ranks First for Average Pro Bono Hours in The American Lawyer’s 2023 Pro Bono Scorecard
Munger, Tolles & Olson Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Idaho School Facilities Law That Singles Out Transgender Students for Discriminatory Treatment
Class Certification Secured in Fourth Amendment Challenge to ICE Arrest Practices
ACLU Foundation’s 2023 Southern California’s Immigrants’ Rights Award
Munger, Tolles & Olson Files Amicus on Behalf of Former FDA Officials in Mifepristone Litigation
Munger, Tolles & Olson Secures Historic Preliminary Injunction in Challenge to LA County Bail Policy
Munger, Tolles & Olson Files Challenge to CDCR Immigration Referral Practices
Munger, Tolles & Olson Receives Litigator of the Week Runner-up Honors in LA Bail Challenge
Michael Soloff and Ted Dane of Munger, Tolles & Olson, honored by the Homelessness Prevention Law Project
Munger, Tolles & Olson Files Lawsuit Challenging Los Angeles County’s Bail Schedule Policy
Munger, Tolles & Olson Named Finalist in 2023 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards
Munger, Tolles & Olson Secures Complete Defense Verdict in Federal Pro Bono Case
Munger Tolles Team Defeats Legal Challenge to Historic Transfer of Bruce’s Beach
Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Jacob Kreilkamp Recognized with 2022 Advocates for Justice Awards
Joseph D. Lee, Juliana M. Yee, and E. Martin Estrada of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP Win Asylum for Pro Bono Client
Federal judge reduces pro bono client’s 215-year sentence to time served
Munger Tolles Secures Settlement Ending Immigration Arrests by Private Contractors in California
Munger Tolles Secures Pro Bono Appellate Victory Expanding Press Access to Juvenile Records
Munger Tolles & Olson LLP Secures Judgment on Behalf of Student in Disability Lawsuit
Asylum Granted to Transgender Salvadoran After Enduring Years of Discrimination and Abuse
Historic Settlement Reached in Case Brought by Families of Sandy Hook Massacre Victims
Veterans Rights Activist Returns to U.S. Legally Nearly 20 Years After Deportation
Munger, Tolles & Olson Attorneys Win Pro Bono Victory Before the California Supreme Court in an Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Case
ACLU and Munger Tolles & Olson Earn Victory for Residents Targeted by Gang Injunctions
Department of Justice Launches Official Investigation into the Louisville Police Department
Munger, Tolles & Olson Attorneys Win Release of Wrongfully Convicted Man After 15 Years In Prison
Munger, Tolles & Olson Files Lawsuit Against Louisville Police on Behalf of Kenneth Walker III
Munger, Tolles & Olson Partners with Loyola Project for the Innocent to Win Exoneration of Man After 32 Years In Prison
Munger, Tolles & Olson Achieves Victory for Pro Bono Client in Asylum Appeal
As we embark on Women’s History Month, Munger, Tolles & Olson proudly honors the remarkable achievements ...
As we embark on Women’s History Month, Munger, Tolles & Olson proudly honors the remarkable achievements ...
As we embark on Women’s History Month, Munger, Tolles & Olson proudly honors the remarkable achievements ...
As we embark on Women’s History Month, Munger, Tolles & Olson proudly honors the remarkable achievements ...
Southern California’s Top Federal Prosecutor Returns to Munger, Tolles & Olson
Munger, Tolles & Olson is pleased to announce the return of E. Martin Estrada to the firm as a partner. Martin served as United States Attorney for the Central District of California from 2022-2025, during which time he led a team of over 550 attorneys and staff in protecting the public across the country’s largest judicial district with almost 20 million people.
Overview
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
This committee is comprised of attorneys at all levels of seniority and from all three of our offices. It is responsible for leading all diversity and inclusion initiatives at the firm.
Affinity Groups
Our five affinity groups – for women+, attorneys of color, LGBTQ attorneys, parents and lawyers with disabilities – meet regularly to build community, develop programming and provide support, advice and mentorship. Members includes partners, counsel and associates, as well as people who identify with the groups and allies.
BenefitsDiversity Supplier Program
At MTO, we are committed to promoting inclusion and diversity not only within our own organization but also in the communities we serve. As part of this commitment, we actively seek services from vendors and suppliers owned and operated by diverse communities. By actively seeking vendors and suppliers that are represented by diverse owners and operators, we contribute to the economic growth and empowerment of these communities.
Since 2019
62%
MTO partners hired & promoted are underrepresented
~47%
are women
~15%
are women of color
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“precedent-setting cases that require a creative mind.”
— The American Lawyer
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
Client Wins
Ground breaking legal results
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client win
Munger, Tolles & Olson Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Executive Order in Win for Susman Godfreyclient win
Executive Team and Founder of Silvus Technologies Advised in its $5 Billion Sale to Motorola Solutionsclient win
Favorable Ruling Secured for Native American and Underserved Studentsclient win
Defense Win Secured for Prudential Financial and ActiveProspectclient win
Preliminary Injunction Defeated in San Jose State Volleyball Casefirm accolade
Munger, Tolles & Olson Receives 51 Rankings in the 2024 Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Guide2L Inclusivity Scholarship
MTO.s 2L Inclusivity Scholarship recognizes the achievements of, and supports outstanding law students whose past experiences and activities show that they will take actions that will contribute to the inclusivity of our law firm and the legal community.
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News & Insights
Client Alert
Carolyn Luedtke Pens Life Sciences IP Review Article on Quintara Decision
New Employment Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2025
News & Insights
Events
Bethany Kristovich Recognized in the Daily Journal’s 2025 Top 100 Lawyers List
September 19, 2025|Awards & Recognitions
Ronald Olson Recognized in the Daily Journal’s 2025 Distinguished Counsel List
September 18, 2025|Awards & Recognitions
Brad Brian Recognized in the Daily Journal’s 2025 Distinguished Counsel List
September 18, 2025|Awards & Recognitions
Reconnect & Grow
Event
Achyut Phadke and Michael Wei Pen Article on Short-Seller Reports in Securities Litigation
Apr. 18, 2025|Client Alerts & Publications
Reconnect & Grow
Brad Brian, Stuart Senator and Bethany Kristovich to Speak at ABA National Legal Malpractice Conference
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Bradley Schneider Serves as Panelist at Practising Law Institute Program on Accounting for Lawyers
May. 12, 2025
Don Verrilli Examines American Democracy and First Amendment Protections in Politics and Prose Panel
May. 12, 2025
Hailyn Chen to Discuss the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative and Campus Protest and Encampment Responses at 2025 NACUA Conference
May. 12, 2025
Achievements
Work on groundbreaking matters
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Diversity, Pro Bono, Community Involvement
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Scholarships & Programs
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Practices
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MTO at a glance
200 lawyers across 3 states
Topped The American Lawyer A-List 10x
Represents 8 out of 10 most valuable companies in the world
#6 in American Lawyer Pro Bono Score Card
Top 10 ranked on the American Lawyer Diversity Scorecard
75% clerked for former federal or state judges including 13 Supreme Court Clerks
Our Core Values
Low-leverage environment offering attorneys impactful opportunities from the start.
Encouragement for attorneys to build their workload by aligning interests with active matters.
Nationwide presence with 200 lawyers across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
Every attorney is treated as an owner of the business.
No requirement for attorneys to select a practice specialty.
impact
Leap/MTO Program
An innovative outreach program offered to 25-40 diverse, prospective law students each year. The Fellows Program includes a firm-sponsored, customized LSAT course, as well as monthly workshops providing guidance on the law school application process and tools to succeed in law school and beyond.
Pipeline Programs
Scholarships
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“It does wonders for your confidence and acumen to be given early opportunities to run cases for the firm’s biggest clients.”
Surround yourself with elite talent at every level
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“I went toe-to-toe with the lead trial lawyer on the other side, who’d been practicing law for 40 years.”
Gain early experience and real responsibility
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The Paul Davis MTO Associate Fund
Formed in 2000, the Paul Davis MTO Associate Fund is fueled by voluntary contributions from the firm’s associate attorneys. Named in the memory of its co-founder, former associate Paul Davis, the Fund supports organizations in the greater Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., communities, particularly organizations in which MTO associates are actively involved. Since its founding, the Fund has donated approximately $650,000, with some of the Fund’s recent grants going to:
- Ella Baker Center
- Ella Baker Center
- Ella Baker Center
- Ella Baker Center
- Ella Baker Center
- Ella Baker Center
- Ella Baker Center
- Ella Baker Center
The Paul Davis MTO Associate Fund does not accept grant requests that originate from outside of the firm.
Munger, Tolles & Olson’s Pro Bono Impact Video
In recognition of the American Bar Association’s 2024 National Celebration of Pro Bono, Munger, Tolles & Olson is honored to share our new Pro Bono Impact video.
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San Francisco
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San Francisco, CA 94105
Parking
The entrance is located on Anthony Street, and is open from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Los Angeles
350 South Grand Avenue
50th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071-3426
Parking
Enter the parking garage at California Plaza from Olive Street (accessible from 1st Street or 4th Street). The main visitor entrance to the parking garage is open 24 hours.
Washington, D.C.
601 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 500 E
Washington, D.C. 20001
Parking
The entrance is located on 6th Street NW between Massachusetts Ave. NW and K Street NW and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Systemic Discrimination and Pay Equity Actions
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Systemic Discrimination and Pay Equity Actions
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2L Inclusivity Scholarship
MTO.s 2L Inclusivity Scholarship recognizes the achievements of, and supports outstanding law students whose past experiences and activities show that they will take actions that will contribute to the inclusivity of our law firm and the legal community.
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