O'Melveny's 2018-2019 Pro Bono Review

O’MELVENY PRO BONO PROGRAM REVIEW 2018- 2019 25 Assisting in the Creation of a Global Conservation Organization O’Melveny represented Rainforest Alliance in a merger with UTZ, a Dutch NGO, that resulted in the creation of the world’s largest conservation organization dedicated to the certification of sustainably sourced forestry and agricultural products. The combined company will have more than 500 employees in 78 countries, and intends to create a single global standard to simplify certification of sustainable sourcing for farmers. Rainforest Alliance (known for its green frog logo) combats environmental and social problems associated with forestry and agriculture, including climate change, deforestation, poverty, and unsustainable farming. Reducing Pollution in Our Oceans Ocean Recovery Alliance is a registered non- profit in California and in Hong Kong. Its mission is to reduce plastic pollution by creating long- term, strategic solutions for governments, The Environment, Sustainability, and Conservation Part of O’Melveny’s mission is to be a good global citizen. More than ever, this includes caring for the environment and supporting the stewards of our natural resources. A vital part of O’Melveny’s pro bono work is dedicated to protecting the planet today and preserving it for tomorrow. industry, and communities. Its founder, Doug Woodring, was awarded the coveted Prince’s Prize for Innovative Philanthropy from Prince Albert of Monaco for his work. Previously, O’Melveny helped Ocean Alliance Recovery establish itself in Hong Kong. Ocean Recovery Alliance is in discussions with various cities to host a 40-foot plastic whale (known as the “Skyscraper Whale”) made of five tons of plastic pulled from the ocean. Its purpose is to draw attention to ocean pollution. O’Melveny is assisting the organization with the “Skyscraper Whale” agreement. Defending a Wildlife Refuge An important wildlife refuge, both for indigenous species and for hundreds of species of migratory birds, the Nature Center is a non-profit organization that oversees 33 acres of woodlands, trails, two wetland sites, and a native plant meadow in Westchester County, New York. For more than 40 years, it has provided a variety of educational,