2024-2025 Pro Bono Review

After more than four years of legal work, O’Melveny helped win the release of Gilbert Mendez, who had spent three decades in prison under California’s former felony-murder framework. After California raised the culpability standard for felony murder, our team navigated complex post-conviction proceedings and parole advocacy to secure his freedom. CRIMINAL

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PRO BONO PROGRAM REVIEW 2024-2025