Selected works
From the courtroom to the camera, from policy chambers to the open ocean — a record of work in service of a more just and sustainable world.
Over 30 years of environmental law practice, from the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office to nonprofit work, holding polluters accountable and shaping precedent.
1990s
Deputy District Attorney
Prosecuted environmental crimes and pollution violations as a Deputy DA, building the foundation for a career at the intersection of law and environmental justice.
1990s–2000s
Legal Policy Director
Led legal and policy strategy for one of California's most prominent coastal environmental organizations, driving water quality improvements along the Santa Monica Bay coastline.
Ongoing
Attorney
Consultant focused on environmental law, representing clients and causes at the intersection of toxic pollution, corporate accountability, and community health.
As an executive producer and on-screen subject, bringing the hidden costs of our chemical economy to audiences worldwide.
2023
Executive Producer
A feature documentary exposing the pervasive presence of toxic chemicals in everyday American life — in our food, water, homes, and bodies. Screened at film festivals internationally and praised for making complex science viscerally human.
Co-founding coalitions, advising governments, and building the global movement to end plastic pollution.
Translating legal expertise and frontline advocacy into accessible, authoritative writing for academic journals, national media, and global audiences.
Author
Published legal scholarship on environmental law and policy in the Tulane Environmental Law Journal, contributing to the academic foundation of environmental legal practice.
Contributor
Regular contributor on plastic pollution, environmental health, and corporate accountability, reaching millions of readers with accessible, action-oriented commentary.
Available for legal consultation, speaking engagements, documentary projects, and policy advisory roles.