O'Melveny Corporate Social Responsibility

Animals deserve access to justice. Led by San Francisco partner Chris Hollinger, O’Melveny attorneys have dedicated thousands of pro bono hours on a wide variety of matters benefitting animals. Their work includes partnering with local SPCAs to fight for the respectful treatment of animals, defending animal advocacy organizations facing litigation, and advocating to achieve judicial recognition of the legal rights of nonhuman animals. Access to Justice for Animals

Collaborated with the San Francisco SPCA to launch Shelter PALS, the nation’s first legal aid organization dedicated exclusively to the needs of animal shelters.

O’Melveny is defending the Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills in a lawsuit challenging their rescue of more than 50 puppies.

O’Melveny is working with the Nonhuman Rights Project to achieve judicial recognition of the legal rights of animals such as elephants and chimpanzees.

“Animals can teach us so much if we just treat them with kindness and respect and listen to what they have to say. It has been my lifelong passion and dream to be an advocate on their behalf and it is truly an honor and privilege to be allowed to leverage O’Melveny’s talents and resources, joined by nonprofit organizations aligned with this mission, to represent these most deserving of clients and to help make sure their voices are heard for generations to come.” -Chris Hollinger, Partner

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