IN MEMORIAM
Remembering Harry A. Olivar, Jr.
For 26 years, Harry was a brilliant lawyer, a devoted mentor, and a quiet moral compass for the firm—the kind of partner who held us to the very highest standards while making everyone around him feel welcome, valued, and better for having known him. The tributes below, gathered from colleagues both inside and outside the firm, are a small reflection of the enormous mark he left.
If you would like to share a memory of Harry—a story, a lesson, or a reflection of any length—we would be honored to include it on this page and in a memory book for Leigh and the Olivar family.
"He offers great defense and plaintiff-side experience in class actions and securities fraud cases. He's loved by clients, a fierce advocate and very skilled in court."
"Harry Olivar is one of the smartest people on the planet, and his communication skills are second to none. A truly outstanding attorney, and an even better person.""...a first-rate lawyer with excellent academic credentials and work experience."
"Harry is a truly outstanding lawyer, one of the very best. And he is a gentleman. It is a pleasure to practice with him or against him."
Harry has been a leader in our Los Angeles office for a quarter century. He had an unassuming manner that naturally lent itself to commanding respect. He enjoyed and was excellent at mentoring our younger lawyers, but our colleagues of all ages, including myself, learned from him every day. We will miss him tremendously.
We are devastated by the loss of our partner and friend, Harry Olivar. Harry was an exceptional lawyer and an even more exceptional human being who profoundly impacted our firm, our clients, and the broader legal community. We will always think of him as the heart and part of the essential fabric of our firm.