FOUNDING PARTNER
BREMER WHYTE BROWN & O’MEARA LLP
WHY: Leads over 200 attorneys in 11 offices in the Western U.S. Specialties include family law, real estate, construction, estate planning and complex civil litigation. About 89 of the lawyers are based in the firm’s Newport Beach HQ.
IN THE NEWS: Firm is continuing to expand both its team and practice capabilities as it looks toward the future of the legal profession. In addition to growth in Orange County and across our offices, the firm is actively investing in technology and AI platforms that enhance attorneys’ ability to deliver efficient, highquality legal services, she says. Firm also remains deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of lawyers and to supporting the Orange County legal community through leadership, professional organizations and pro bono service.
NOTABLE: Born, raised and educated in South Africa, Whyte practiced law in Johannesburg before immigrating to the U.S. in 1991. After quickly learning the U.S. legal system,
Whyte founded Bremer Whyte in 1997.
IN HER WORDS: “One of the things I value most about Orange County is that we have a legal community that is both highly entrepreneurial and deeply community minded. There are excellent opportunities here not only to build successful businesses and careers, but also to give back in meaningful ways. I have been especially proud to see how many leaders in our legal and business communities support organizations like the Public Law Center and other access to justice initiatives. There is a real spirit in Orange County of using influence and success to help others.”
