Tyler Lobdell, Attorney I live in a region with a high concentration of factory farms. I pass large dairies and feedlots frequently. I see the impact they have on local communities and the environment as a whole, like festering sores on the landscape. I feel strongly that the factory farm model is absurd from environmental, public health, and animal welfare perspectives.
I’m connected to my work at Food & Water Watch because it aligns with my personal worldview, beliefs, ethics, and the things I believe need to be accomplished for a livable future. Working at a place that aligns with me in this way is unique and rewarding.
Emily Miller, Attorney Growing food in the garden, sharing meals with my family, enjoying the mountains where I live — my deep appreciation of food and the environment shapes who I am. As a lawyer fighting for a sustainable, transparent food system and resisting the corporate powers polluting our environment and communities, I know it’s an uphill battle. So, I put in the time and research to be as well-rounded on the issues as possible so we have the strongest legal arguments.
Dani Replogle, Attorney
I like to embrace the creativity aspect of what the legal team does at Food & Water Watch. I enjoy legal writing, and that stems from my love of creative writing. So, I want to push back on the idea that legal writing needs to be formulaic and hyper-constrained to deliver a message that judges will understand. I think the best cases, briefs, and memos are pieces of writing that tell a compelling story on behalf of impacted communities and the environment.
What’s Our Legal Team Up To?
Visit our Legal Cases page on our website to learn more about the legal cases Food & Water Watch is pursuing.
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