Latham & Watkins LLP
A global law firm founded in Los Angeles (1934); top‑tier in corporate, M&A, finance, litigation, and antitrust, with over 3,000 attorneys and $7 billion in revenue (2024).
Morrison & Foerster LLP
San Francisco–headquartered multinational firm (“MoFo”) with 17 offices; known for M&A, IP, litigation, securities, banking, energy, and tech law.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Palo Alto–based leader in corporate, IP, venture capital, and tech law; serves Silicon Valley and emerging growth clients.
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
https://www.sheppardmullin.com/
Los Angeles–headquartered international firm (founded 1927) with 1,000+ attorneys; strong in general practice, entertainment, healthcare, antitrust.
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Global law firm founded in Los Angeles (1885); recognized for litigation, transactional, and regulatory work with ~800 lawyers.
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP
Boutique litigation powerhouse headquartered in Los Angeles (founded 1986); over 1,000 trial‑focused attorneys worldwide.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Leading global firm founded in L.A. (1890) with over 2,000 lawyers in 21 offices; excels in major disputes and high‑stakes transactions.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) providing free civil legal services in Greater LA, specializing in housing, family law, immigration, benefits, consumer issues.
Bay Area Legal Aid
Free civil legal help for low‑income residents in the Bay Area; offers advice, clinics, and representation.
Legal Aid Association of California (LAAC)
Statewide membership network of 100+ nonprofit legal aid providers; supports training, advocacy, and coordination.