Southern California BigLaw

[lawschoolcpa]

Does anyone have any useful or interesting insights/distinctions between the following firms in Los Angeles:

Latham & Watkins
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
O'Melveny & Meyers
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Kirkland & Ellis

I want to work at a large firm, and am leaning towards California based firms since I think that those will better plug me into the local business scene (I'm not originally from California).  General pluses and minuses are welcome, reasons for choosing one over another, etc.

[GOB]

LW, GDC, and OMM are the Big 3 and each have great reps in CA.  However, both Skadden and K&E are increasing their reps in SoCal as well.  I worked at one of these firms this summer and I know several people at all of the other firms, but it would make it easier to help you if you indicated your practice area interests, preferred firm culture, etc.

[ak8139]

Which is better, Skadden or OMM for corporate in California?