Recruiting in China

Annual Award Recognizes Legal Excellence in World's Most Dynamic
Marketplace

HONG KONG, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- O'Melveny & Myers LLP has been
recognized by Asian Legal Business (ALB) with the 2006 China Practice of
the Year award. Finalists were recognized for their "outstanding client
service as well as their ability to combine rigorous analysis with astute
judgment to give clients a competitive edge." O'Melveny's selection from a field of seven international law firms was announced at ALB's annual awards dinner on September 22, 2006 in Hong Kong.

"O'Melveny & Myers is honored and very proud to receive this award,"
said Howard Chao, co-head of the firm's China Practice. "We thank our many loyal clients in China for their support over the years and in connection with this award. Our growth and successes have derived from their confidence in us."
ALB gathers peer nominations from a wide range of practitioners in the relevant jurisdiction. A summary of the nominations together with firm submissions and additional third-party material gathered by the ALB
research team are then forwarded to a panel of judges. The panel, mainly
composed of senior in-house lawyers, then vote for winners in each
category.
"This award acknowledges the great platform we have developed in China and the terrific work we are doing here," said Michael Moser, co-head of the firm's China Practice. "Our clients are very focused on the myriad opportunities in China and we are dedicated to ensuring their success."
"As one of the world's most important economies, China is a top
priority for virtually all of our clients," said Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., Chair of O'Melveny & Myers LLP. "To provide the level of service to meet our client's growing needs in Asia -- and more specifically in China -- we have assembled an outstanding group of lawyers. This honor from Asian Legal Business confirms the excellence and prominence of our China Practice."
Asian Legal Business is the only independent magazine dedicated to the latest legal news, events, and developments in the Asia-Pacific region.
About O'Melveny & Myers' China Practice
O'Melveny's China practice is one of the leading international law firm practices in Asia. With close to 100 professionals in Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong, we provide quality advice in the areas of foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, private equity, financing, intellectual property and dispute resolution. Our China operations are closely integrated with China practice groups located in our U.S., Japanese and European offices. O'Melveny & Myers is licensed as a foreign law firm in China and works closely with local law firms on China law matters.
About O'Melveny & Myers LLP
O'Melveny & Myers LLP is a values-driven law firm guided by the
principles of excellence, leadership, and citizenship. With the breadth,
depth, and foresight to serve clients competing in a global economy, our
lawyers devise innovative approaches to resolve problems and achieve
business goals. Established in 1885, the firm maintains 13 offices around
the world, with more than 1,000 lawyers. O'Melveny & Myers' capabilities
span virtually every area of legal practice, including antitrust/Competition; Appellate; Class Actions, Mass Torts & Aggregated
Litigation; Corporate; Corporate Finance; Electronic Discovery;
Entertainment & Media; Global Enforcement & Criminal Defense; Health Care & Life Sciences; Insurance; Intellectual Property & Technology; Labor & Employment; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity; Project Development & Real Estate; Restructuring; Securities Enforcement & Regulatory Counseling; Securities Litigation; Strategic Counseling; Tax; and Trial & Litigation.