DTO Law was formed in 2019 by former Big Law attorneys who had a vision of starting a law firm owned by women and people of color. DTO is a member of the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). DTO Law considers it a top priority to embody diversity, rather than merely paying lip service to it. The firm wholeheartedly believes in diversity and inclusion, which is reflected in the way it recruits and hires.
Nearly 80% of DTO attorneys identify as Persons of Color and/or female and 25% of the firm’s partners identify as LGBTQ+.
The firm’s lawyers are involved in several high-profile volunteer activities to help foster D&I in the Bar. Will Delgado, managing and founding partner, has been a tireless advocate for the diversification of the legal profession throughout his career. He has been one of the leaders of NAMWOLF for many years, serving on the Board of Directors for six years, including two terms as its vice chair. Founding partner Megan O’Neill dedicates her time and expertise to a wide variety of volunteering and speaking opportunities related to DEI.
She is an active member of The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity. Partner MaryBeth Heydt is a voting member of the California Lawyers Association Real Property Law Section and serves as chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Panel for the Section.
Partner Lauren Hudecki heads the firm’s DEI Committee, which is working on several initiatives, including a series of articles, a fellowship program for law school students, and several pipeline programs.
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