O’Melveny & Myers chair, Brad Butwin, is renowned for his firm’s streak of impressive performance. O’Melveny & Myers has seen eight consecutive years of revenue surges that propelled it above the $1 billion mark. Even amidst the uncertainty and volatility of recent times, the firm has witnessed significant growth, with the addition of 66 lateral partners since January 2020 and the establishment of three new offices in Texas since it began operations there in 2021.
Butwin takes equal pride in the firm’s historical and enduring commitment to public service. O’Melveny’s notable alumni include a host of prestigious figures, such as former U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher, U.S. Secretary of Transportation William Coleman, who was the second African American to hold such a high-ranking position in the U.S. Cabinet, and Acting U.S. Solicitor General Walter Dellinger.
In more recent times, former partner Lisa Monaco currently serves as U.S. Deputy Attorney General, while President Joe Biden’s former chief of staff, Ron Klain, joined the firm earlier this year.
Butwin discusses the multifaceted role of a firm leader in contemporary times, from positioning the firm on a variety of social issues to spearheading the implementation of innovative technologies. For a more comprehensive understanding of Butwin’s perspective on post-pandemic leadership, refer to the original article here.