Partner, O’Melveny & Myers LLP
Petrocelli, who is the chair of downtown firm O’Melveny’s & Myers’ trial practice and a vice chair of the firm, maintains a national trial practice. He handles a wide variety of major litigation, including in antitrust, competition, entertainment, sports, media and criminal defense matters.
What’s the best advice you ever got? Don’t let your hat size grow. (Don’t get a big head!)
What’s your favorite movie, all time and in any category? “The Godfather,” followed by “The Godfather Part 2.”
What was your first car? A used Volkswagen Bug – for $220.
Like to have it back? Yes, but someone stole it and drove it off a cliff.
YEARS ON LA500: 5
