David Marroso, O’Melveny & Myers LLP
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David Marroso, Partner, Century City, Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas/Industries: Sports and Entertainment Litigation
Education: Harvard Law School
Hometown: Las Vegas
You Picked O’Melveny Because: Warren Christopher
“Typical” Workday: No such thing. Every day is full of surprises.
Favorite Part Of Your Job: Learning new industries, businesses, and client-focused strategies
What Fires You Up: Trials
What You Would Tell Yourself In Law School: Slow down.
Person You’d Most Like To Meet In Your Industry: Chief Justice John Roberts
CSEL x JSEL Members Might Be Surprised To Know: Sports law is more law than sports
Favorite Law School Class (And Professor If HLS Alum): Enjoyed the entire experience. Favorite professors were Kagan, Zittrain, Hyman, and Ogletree
Ideal Day Off: Time with family