Atty. William K Pao

Atty. William K Pao

William K Pao is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, international law, class action and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About William K Pao at a glance

William K Pao is a Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Southern California (B.A., 2001). Provides legal services in Cantonese. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William K Pao is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, international law, class action and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • William practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William K Pao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William K Pao handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William K Pao

Where is William K Pao's law office located?
William K Pao's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is O'Melveny & Myers LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William K Pao handle?
William K Pao focuses on business, class action, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William K Pao practiced law?
William K Pao has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
What languages does William K Pao speak?
William K Pao provides legal services in Cantonese. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did William K Pao go to law school?
William K Pao earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact William K Pao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 2001

Languages

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007

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