Lawyers at the firm have had leading roles in cutting-edge pro bono matters, including the following:
Representing the National Resources Defense Counsel in obtaining and defending before the Ninth Circuit and United States Supreme Court critical portions of a preliminary injunction to protect marine mammals from military sonar blasting.
Representing students at a public high school in Orange County, California in obtaining the first ever preliminary injunction applying the Federal Equal Access Act to ensure equal treatment for a gay straight alliance at a public high school. There are now some 4,000 GSAs around the country.
Representing women’s rights organizations in submitting amicus briefs in state supreme courts around the country supporting the equal marriage rights of same-sex couples.
The firm maintains a strong commitment to public service and pro bono work.