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For 127 years, O’Melveny has built its reputation practicing on the cutting edge of American law.  Our exceptional group of lawyers are at the core of our global platform operating across three continents.  Whether appearing before the Supreme Court of the United States, litigating a high-stakes case for a Wall Street bank, representing a major Hollywood studio in a complex slate financing, or negotiating the restructuring of a multibillion-dollar enterprise, O’Melveny has the depth and breadth of experience to give its clients a competitive edge.

Typical of our high-profile engagements are our representations of Advanced Micro Devices and the San Diego Padres. Culminating more than a decade of counseling Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in its long-standing antitrust dispute with Intel Corp., O’Melveny convinced Intel to pay US$1.25 billion as part of an overall settlement to settle the litigation in late 2009 —one of the largest settlements ever achieved in litigation by a single plaintiff..  In addition, we also advised the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball club in its agreement to sell the team to a California-based investor group led by Jeff Moorad, former CEO and co-owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Since formation in 1885 of our partnership in Los Angeles, our West Coast presence has grown to five offices in Los Angeles, Century City, Newport Beach, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley—one of the strongest law firm presences in America's largest economy and leading technology state.  On the Eastern seaboard, our Washington, DC and New York offices operate in the political, financial, and regulatory capitals of the US, assisting clients with major transactions, litigation, investigations, and public policy issues.

Our partner ranks feature many lawyers from both major political parties who have served at senior government levels and can provide invaluable insights into political trends, policymaking agendas, and regulatory pitfalls. The many public-service roles previously held by our lawyers include: US Secretary of State; US Secretary of Transportation; White House Counsel; Deputy Secretary, US Department of Commerce; Chairman, US Federal Trade Commission; Director, US Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Competition; Acting Solicitor General, US Justice Department; Deputy Director, US Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Corporation Finance; and US Homeland Security Advisor.

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