Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law

Who is OCCDL?

The Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law (OCCDL) is a collaborative effort of professionals from leading Orange County law firms and other community partners promoting the recruitment, retainment, equity among, and advancement of diverse attorneys in Orange County, CA.

OCCDL News

Celebrating Our 2026 OCCDL Award Honorees!

The Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law is proud to recognize this year’s outstanding Top Young Attorneys, Bridgebuilders, and Legacy Award honorees.

These individuals and organizations exemplify leadership, collaboration, service, and a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion throughout Orange County’s legal community.

Meet our 2026 honorees and learn more about their accomplishments:
View the Honorees

Interested in supporting OCCDL? Sponsorship opportunities are available and offer a meaningful way to support our mission while celebrating the individuals and organizations helping shape a more diverse and inclusive legal community.

Become a sponsor and be part of this special evening!
View Sponsorship Opportunities

We look forward to celebrating these exceptional leaders at the OCCDL Awards Gala on September 22, 2026, at the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art.

OCCDL named 2022 Community Partner Honoree by OC Charitable Fund

August 2022  Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law has been selected as the 2022 Community Partner Honoree by the OCBA Charitable Fund as an organization positively impacting the legal community in Orange County. Read More

What We Do

Our efforts start with sponsoring and supporting local Orange County law school students and high school students through our Pipeline Committee. We continue with the promotion of our practitioners by providing practical workshops, diversity-based education (CLEs), and our annual DEI Awards ceremony through our Professional Development Committee.
OCCDL is a Community Partner of Project Youth OC and a proud sponsor of Project SELF (Summer Employment in Law Firms) internship program.

Our Members

allen matkins
Crowell & Moring LLP
Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
Everett Dorey LLP
Haynes and Boone LLP
Jones Day
Knobbe Martens
Orrick
Sheppard

Affiliate Members

Orange County Lavender Bar Association (OCLBA)

Community Partners

Chapman University, Fowler School of Law
LawWorks
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Project Youth OCBF
UCI School of Law
UCLA School of Law
USC Gould School of Law
Western State College of Law