Why MTO
High stakes.
High impact.
From Hollywood to Silicon Valley to Wall Street, our lawyers are tackling the most high-profile cases across a range of industries and shaping the corporate landscape. All of our lawyers – from our first-year attorneys to our most senior partners – play critical roles in every matter.
Achievements
Focus on remarkable results.
MTO lawyers often work on front page news cases and are at the forefront of new areas of the law – from navigating new royalty and copyright challenges in the recording industry to litigating privacy issues on behalf of social media companies.
Munger, Tolles & Olson Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Executive Order in Win for Susman Godfrey
In a ruling issued on June 27, 2025, United States District Judge Loren AliKhan declared the Executive Order targeting Susman Godfrey unconstitutional and permanently enjoined its enforcement in full.
Landmark Victory Secured in Rail Freight Antitrust Litigation
Munger, Tolles & Olson achieved a landmark summary judgment victory for BNSF Railway Company in one of the most complex, high stakes and long-running antitrust cases in U.S. history.
"A week after I started with Munger Tolles & Olson, I was asked to work on a large case that offered me a great deal of opportunity."
Gain early experience and real responsibility.
From day one on, MTO lawyers put intellectual curiosity and a sense of individuality to work to make an impact with the full support of talented colleagues.
"Senior lawyers don’t just support junior attorneys—they champion them and make sure that clients, colleagues and even jurors see and appreciate the contributions of every member of the team."
Surround yourself with elite talent at every level.
From top law school performers and rising associates to former clerks for esteemed justices and seasoned partners, the MTO people you work with are among the best and brightest.
"We trust our talented lawyers, invest in their growth and give them real opportunities to shine."
Experience empowered growth and intentional mentorship.
MTO offers our lawyers a wide range of development opportunities, mentorship programs and practical skills training to help our colleagues grow as practitioners and as people.
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Culture
We don’t just enjoy practicing law. We enjoy practicing it together. Great lawyers tend to come for the work and stay for the people. Most of our partners were promoted from within the firm – and many started here as newly minted lawyers.
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We believe an inclusive workforce improves our ability to serve the needs of our clients and creates a more dynamic workplace for our people. We consistently beat national averages in the number of women and diverse lawyers in our associate and partner ranks.
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Our firm and attorneys have made notable impacts on issues that include voting rights, civil liberties, racial and criminal justice, housing, women’s rights, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Our attorneys enjoy tremendous latitude in their choice of pro bono cases. We are encouraged to choose matters we care about deeply.
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Contributing to our communities in meaningful, thoughtful, and impactful ways is a core tenet of our firm. From arts and education associations to civic and charitable groups, many of our attorneys serve on the boards of organizations that inspire them.
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To support our attorneys and business professionals, we provide an exciting and collaborative work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.
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