Sophia Chen is a powerhouse Environmental Law Attorney who blends scientific rigor with litigious firepower to protect our air, water, and communities. A graduate of Yale Law School with a master’s in Environmental Science, she cut her teeth clerking for a federal judge in the D.C. Circuit—arguing key Clean Air Act and NEPA questions under real-world deadlines.
For over a decade, Sophia has led record-setting challenges against polluters and agencies, securing landmark victories that set new precedents:
Clean Air & Water Enforcement: Won a nationwide injunction forcing major utilities to retrofit coal-fired plants, cutting toxic emissions by millions of tons annually.
Endangered Species Advocacy: Persuaded the Supreme Court to expand habitat protections under the Endangered Species Act, safeguarding critical wetlands for migratory birds.
NEPA & CEQA Mastery: Negotiated through dense environmental impact reviews to halt destructive pipelines and secure stronger mitigation measures for major infrastructure projects.
Core Strengths:
Scientific-Legal Synthesis: Partners with top ecologists, hydrologists, and toxicologists to translate complex data into winning legal arguments.
Regulatory Strategy & Policy Shaping: Drafts agency comments and rulemaking petitions that have reshaped national clean-air standards and chemical safety regulations.
High-Stakes Litigation: Tried pivotal cases before federal appellate courts, achieving multi-million-dollar penalties and injunctive relief.
Community & Stakeholder Outreach: Mobilizes grassroots coalitions and Indigenous nations to amplify local voices and secure equitable environmental outcomes.
Known for her “no compromise” approach and courtroom tenacity, Sophia Chen is the go-to lawyer when clients need to hold powerful interests accountable and win lasting protections for the planet.
