About Us

Earthjustice at a Glance

Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth, and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment. We bring about far-reaching change by enforcing and strengthening environmental laws on behalf of hundreds of organizations, coalitions and communities.

How We Work In the Courts When government agencies or private interests violate (or fail to enforce) our nation's environmental laws, Earthjustice attorneys -- who represent citizen groups, scientists, and others interested parties -- go to court to ensure that our laws are obeyed and enforced. On the Hill Legal victories can lead to attempts in Congress to repeal or dilute the laws we use in litigation. The Earthjustice Policy and Legislation team works to protect and strengthen federal environmental laws, and to defend vital places like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Working "Green" Earthjustice is actively promoting a green lifestyle in the workplace, too. From recycled tire floors and bamboo cabinets to skylights and large arched windows, design choices were made to minimize our office's environmental footprint and maximize employee comfort.  See our President's vision...  Discover more about our work...  Learn about our clients...  Read about our recent victories...  Your Donation at Work  Explore  the wide and various activities your contributions to Earthjustice are making possible:  View our complete financial information

Quick Facts about Earthjustice Did you know...? Earthjustice was founded in 1971 as the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund; in 1997, we changed our name to Earthjustice to better reflect our role as a legal advocate for the environment (because, like our tagline says, the Earth needs a good lawyer) We've provided legal representation at no cost to more than 700 clients, ranging from the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Wilderness Society to smaller state and community-based coalitions Our very first legal action saved the pristine Mineral King valley in California's scenic Sierra Nevada mountains from becoming the world's largest ski resort Headquartered in Oakland, California, Earthjustice has nine regional offices from Alaska to Washington DC to Hawaii, and employs more than 150 people  Learn more about our history... Our Stories: Meet Earthjustice  "Given that we were traveling with two top grizzly bear scientists, it's amazing that we did everything you're not supposed to do in grizzly bear country." Tim Preso, Earthjustice attorney in Montana, recounts a grizzly bear adventure in Yellowstone National Park.  Read more Earthjustice stories...  Find out more about our staff...  Meet our Board of Trustees