O’Melveny achieves high rankings in Chambers USA 2025

O’Melveny has once again proven its exceptional legal prowess and expertise by securing top rankings in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers, a highly esteemed guide in the legal industry, recognized O’Melveny as a leading law firm in an impressive 53 practice areas, showcasing the firm’s dedication to excellence and client satisfaction.

In this year’s rankings, O’Melveny secured Band 1, the highest rank possible, in various practice areas such as Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) in Texas, ERISA Litigation on a nationwide scale, Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets at a national level, Media & Entertainment: Litigation in California, and Water Law in California. This recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services across a diverse range of fields, solidifying its reputation as a top-tier law firm.

Furthermore, Chambers acknowledged a total of 97 O’Melveny lawyers, with 15 individuals achieving Band 1 status, including notable mentions like David Almeling for Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets on a nationwide scale, Brian Boyle for ERISA nationwide, Apalla Chopra for Labor & Employment in California, and many more. These rankings reflect the dedication and expertise of O’Melveny’s legal professionals who continuously strive for excellence in their respective fields.

Partner Daniel Petrocelli, Chair of O’Melveny’s Trial Practice and Co-Vice Chair of the firm, was honored as a “Star Individual,” a prestigious designation that places him above Band 1 in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the legal profession. Additionally, several O’Melveny lawyers received new rankings and acknowledgments, further solidifying the firm’s position as a premier legal service provider.

Chambers also recognized O’Melveny partners and counsel as “Up & Coming” lawyers, a testament to their outstanding capabilities and potential within the legal industry. This recognition reaffirms O’Melveny’s commitment to nurturing and promoting talent within its ranks, ensuring a robust pipeline of skilled professionals who uphold the firm’s values of excellence and integrity.

In this year’s rankings, O’Melveny achieved impressive standings across various practice areas on a nationwide and regional level. The firm’s exceptional performance in areas such as Antitrust, ERISA Litigation, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Oil and Gas Litigation, Securities, and many more demonstrates its breadth of expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier legal services to its clients.

Overall, O’Melveny’s outstanding performance in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business is a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and legal innovation. With a dedicated team of top-tier lawyers and a strategic focus on delivering exceptional legal services, O’Melveny continues to set the standard for excellence in the legal industry, solidifying its reputation as a leading law firm that clients can trust and rely on.