Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

As we embark on Women’s History Month, Munger, Tolles & Olson proudly honors the remarkable achievements, invaluable contributions and relentless spirit of women throughout history. We reflect on the strides made by women pioneers in law, celebrate the triumphs of our female and nonbinary colleagues and recognize the continued journey towards equality and empowerment. At MTO, we are committed to advancing gender equity and supporting the professional growth of women and nonbinary attorneys in the legal profession. Our initiatives, such as mentorship programs, leadership development and our active Women+ Initiative, are designed to empower our team to achieve their fullest potential. #MTO #WomensHistoryMonth #womeninlaw #womenattorneys #nonbinaryattorneys #inclusion #empowerment

Munger, Tolles and Olson is excited to honor the distinguished career of retired partner Martin D. Bern. During his 31-year tenure at the firm, Martin’s practice focused on complex commercial and class action litigation, including labor and employment, construction defects, contracts and unfair competition. He also provided invaluable pro bono support to environmental organizations. Martin earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating from the Order of the Coif and receiving the J. Edgar Hoover Prize. His early career included clerkships with Judge Charles A. Legge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and then-Chief Judge J. Clifford Wallace of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. As Martin embarks on his new chapter of life, we extend our deepest gratitude for his years of dedication and service. We wish him a fulfilling retirement and look forward to seeing the new paths he will explore.? #MTO #MTOAlumni

Munger, Tolles & Olson partners Daniel Levin, Bethany Kristovich and Colin Devine authored an article published in Reuters and Westlaw Today titled, “Supreme Court May Limit Class Certification Through Article III Standing Requirement.” The article delves into a pivotal question that the Supreme Court is set to decide: Can a class be certified if some members did not suffer any injury and therefore lack Article III standing? #MTO #WestlawToday #Classcertificationrule #Classactions

In celebration of International Women’s Day, MTO’s Women+ Initiative recently hosted an in-person panel in our Los Angeles office that convened guest panelists, MTO alumni and MTO attorneys and professionals alike. Our panel of industry leaders shared their insights and reflections on their unique paths to success and included: Mary Ann Todd, Partner and Chief Legal Officer for BDT & MSD Partners, LLC; Ashley Eddy, SVP and Legal Counsel for MGM Resorts International; and Julia Bredrup, Snap Inc.’s Associate General Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory. Thank you to our panelists and guests for an excellent discussion and everyone involved in putting this event together. #MTO #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #womeninlaw #womenattorneys #nonbinaryattorneys #inclusion #empowerment

Munger, Tolles & Olson secured an appellate victory when the Delaware Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a shareholder derivative lawsuit filed against officers and directors of Skechers USA Inc. The MTO team included partners Brad Brian and John Gildersleeve and associate Abraham Dyk. #MTO #appellatelaw #DelawareSupremeCourt

Join us in congratulating Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Donald Verrilli, Jr., who has been recognized by William & Mary Law School as a 2025 recipient of the Marshall-Wythe Medallion. The Medallion is the highest honor conferred by the law faculty and recognizes members of the legal community who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and accomplishment. Congratulations, Don! #MTO #MarshallWytheMedallion #WilliamandMaryLawSchool?

Munger, Tolles & Olson is pleased to announce the return of Jeremy Kreisberg to the firm as of counsel in its Washington, D.C. office. Jeremy brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished career in both the public and private sectors. ? #MTO #appellatelaw #ofcounsel #returnhire

Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Daniel Levin was quoted in a recent article published by Law.com titled, “Could the U.S. Supreme Court Finally Address Uninjured Class Members?” In the article, Daniel discusses the significance of the Supreme Court's decision to review Laboratory Corp. of America v. Luke Davis, a case involving a key question often raised during the certification stage of class actions: What happens when some of the class members haven’t been injured? #MTO #Classaction #Law

Earlier this month, Patty Hartnett, MTO’s Director of Legal Project Services Program & Strategic Operations, and Shannon Bales, Senior Automated Litigation Support Manager, spoke on The Masters Conference Legal’s "Building Your Trial Technology Playbook: Best Practices from the Trenches” panel in Los Angeles. As CEO Kevin M. Clark outlined, key points discussed included the importance of trial logistics teams, technology’s role in modern trials and much more. ? #MTO #TheMastersConferenceLegal #trialtechnology #bestpractices

Munger, Tolles & Olson is pleased to announce the return of E. Martin Estrada to the firm as a partner. Martin served as United States Attorney for the Central District of California from 2022-2025, during which time he led a team of over 550 attorneys and staff in protecting the public across the country’s largest judicial district with almost 20 million people. #MTO #litigation #returnhire