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Law360: O’Melveny Adds M&A Duo From BakerHostetler In Dallas

April 16, 2026

Ryan Gorsche and Katie Legband O’Brien have joined O’Melveny’s Dallas office as partners in the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Private Equity Industry Group. “Many of our clients have a significant presence in Texas, and the need for sophisticated advisers of Ryan’s and Katie’s caliber continues to rise,” O’Melveny chair Bradley J. Butwin said. “Their dynamic skillset and extensive experience leading complex deals will immediately benefit our clients.” Gorsche said: “We were looking for a firm with a top-tier M&A practice that was expanding in Dallas and Texas generally, and I had worked across from several O’Melveny attorneys on previous transactions. For us it was an easy choice.” O’Brien added: “O’Melveny is widely recognized in Texas and beyond as a powerhouse, it has a global platform and a tradition of providing superior client service.” This story was also covered by Bloomberg Law, Lawdragon, The Deal, and Reuters.

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