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George Ogilvie Honored as Top 100 Alumni of McGeorge School of Law
McDonald Carano congratulates George Ogilvie on being selected as one of “100 exceptional alumni” being honored during the 100-year anniversary of the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. George’s selection to the Top 100 Alumni list honors his “legacy of leadership and service in Nevada’s legal landscape.”
Please click here on the McGeorge School of Law’s website to read a feature article describing George’s Top 100 Alumni recognition with highlights about his “legal expertise and strong commitment to public service.” The article is also provided below.
“Alumnus holds a legacy of leadership and service in Nevada’s legal landscape,”
McGeorge Community Stories, posted July 28, 2024
George F. Ogilvie III earned his J.D. from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 1988. He has over three decades of leadership in his law firm, prestigious awards, handling complex construction litigation cases, and a strong commitment to public service.
As the Firm Managing Partner of McDonald Carano LLP, George leads a Nevada law firm with offices in Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City, serving clients across Nevada and beyond. Under his leadership, McDonald Carano has remained a prominent independent firm, successfully navigating market pressures. In 2023, the firm received the “Battle Born” award at the Nevada Business Awards, and in 2024, it celebrates its 75th Anniversary. George is one of only four Managing Partners in the firm’s history.
After joining the Clark County Public Defender’s Office in 1988 and handling high-profile capital murder cases, George joined McDonald Carano in 1992. He was promoted to Partner and Managing Partner of the Las Vegas office in 1994 and elected the Firm’s Managing Partner in 2019. He continues to serve in these executive roles, demonstrating strong leadership.
McDonald Carano has received notable awards under George’s leadership, including the “Partner in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” medallion from the State Bar of Nevada in 2023 and 2024, the Law Firm of the Year Award in 2024 from the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association (an association of predominantly Black lawyers, judges, law professors, and other legal professionals), and first-place recognitions in “Best Law Firm” and “Most Philanthropic Company” in the Best in Business Awards in 2023 and 2024.
George is highly ranked in Construction Litigation by Chambers USA, maintaining a Band 1 ranking for 12 consecutive years. His accolades include three “Lawyer of the Year” awards from The Best Lawyers in America and recognition in Vegas Inc. magazine and Mountain States Super Lawyers.
His legal expertise is evidenced by his successful handling of high-profile cases such as Project CityCenter, Planet Hollywood Towers, and the River Mountains Water Treatment Facility. He is a Charter Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America.
George has also demonstrated a strong commitment to public service. He served as Chairman of the Colorado River Commission from 2009 to 2016 and is involved in several judicial and community service roles. His volunteer work includes serving on Eighth Judicial District Court committees, the Government Affairs Committee of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, and the Nevada Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees. He has also supported pro bono legal work and financial support for the Public Interest Law Association at UNLV Boyd School of Law.
About McDonald Carano
In 2024, McDonald Carano celebrated its 75ᵗʰ Anniversary of serving Nevada’s legal, business, government, and civic communities. More than 60 lawyers and government affairs professionals serve Nevada, national, and international clients from our offices in Reno, Las Vegas, and Carson City. McDonald Carano provides transactional, litigation, regulatory, and government affairs services to startups, corporations, private companies, trade associations, nonprofits, public entities, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices throughout Nevada. We are deeply committed to supporting local communities by volunteering our time, resources, and services, including pro bono legal services, to nonprofit organizations, charitable foundations, and public service entities. We are proud to be your Nevada law firm since 1949.
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