Sea Shepherd Legal

Sea Shepherd Legal is a growing nonprofit environmental law firm passionately committed to saving marine wildlife and habitats by enforcing, strengthening, and developing protective laws, treaties, policies, and practices worldwide.  We firmly believe that it is our duty to provide a voice for marine wildlife.  We uphold that duty by working to combat the mounting threats jeopardizing the vitality of the oceans.     

Our core team consists of attorneys who are supported by multi-disciplinary and sectoral allies, including scientific advisors, investigators, law school environmental programs, and government officials.  We share an overarching mission with our sister organization, Sea Shepherd. However, rather than employing direct action techniques,­ we utilize litigation, policy enhancement, and public outreach to accomplish our goals.   

Working extensively on both international and domestic fronts, Sea Shepherd Legal has a developed aunique and multifaceted docket.  General examples include: 

·        Engaging in litigation in the United States and abroad to encourage the enhancement and proper application of sound environmental policy. 

·        Combating marine wildlife crime in multiple countries by assessing relevant domestic and international law and providing training, briefing, and other support to government officials. 

·        Actively participating in projects to help implement and strengthen international regimes such as CITES and CMS, by collaborating directly with relevant Secretariats and Member States.