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Elite talent at every level of our firm, which leads to better client care and outcomes.

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Notable achievements.

Client Wins Firm Accolades

2026 Daily Journal CLAY Award

Munger, Tolles & Olson is proud to have been recognized with a 2026 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) Award by the Daily Journal. MTO was recognized for its leadership in filing amicus briefs in support of challenges to Executive Orders issued by the Trump administration in 2025.

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“The firm is truly elite, and its 200 attorneys, spread over just three offices, represent the best and the brightest in the industry.”

— Vault

“An intimate, yet formidable litigation department that punches way above its weight.”

— The American Lawyer

“From Hollywood to Wall Street, MTO is tackling some of the most high-profile cases. ”

— Chambers USA

“Topped The American Lawyer A-List a record 11 times, with the highest average A-List ranking in the history of the award. ”

— The American Lawyer

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MTO at 
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200+ lawyers across
3 offices

75% of attorneys clerked for federal or state judges

15 former U.S. Supreme Court clerks

#1 ranking on The American Lawyer A-List a record 11 times

#5 ranking on The American Lawyer Pro Bono Scorecard

#1 Most Selective Law Firm as ranked by Vault
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News & Insights

Events & Speaking Engagements

Don Verrilli to Deliver Columbia University School of Law’s 2026 Commencement Speech

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Events & Speaking Engagements John Berry to Discuss Corporate Crisis Management at Securities Enforcement Forum West 2026
Awards & Recognitions Martin Estrada Named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 LA500 List 
Press David Ryan Discusses FBI Warning of AI-Enabled Trade Secret Threats
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