MoFo takes pride in championing efforts that promote environmental sustainability and conservation. Providing pro bono legal services to organizations dedicated to protecting the planet is a key part of this commitment. In celebration of Earth Day, we spotlight a few of the many partners we collaborate with to make a meaningful difference and help build a more sustainable future for all.
The firm recently began providing legal counsel to WildLandscapes International, a nonprofit organization with environmental conservation projects in the United States and around the globe. Our advisory support focuses on governance matters, including compliance policies in the areas of national security, anti-money laundering, and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT). WildLandscapes collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders and communities to conserve expansive, ecologically vital landscapes for the benefit of both wildlife and people.
Since 2020, MoFo has provided legal counsel to the International Rhino Foundation on a range of matters. The foundation is a nonprofit conservation organization whose mission is “to ensure the survival of rhinos through strategic partnerships, targeted protection, and scientifically sound interventions.”
MoFo lawyers in Berlin are advising Förderverein Ökologische Freiwilligendienste E.V. (FÖF) on matters related to its website and employment practices. FÖF provides educational volunteer opportunities for young people in Germany, ages 16 to 27, who are not currently enrolled in school, by placing them with environmental organizations across the country. The organization also administers a volunteer program for adults seeking to explore their interests in environmental conservation.
Lawyers across several MoFo offices continue to advise SolarBuddy on patents and various aspects of its programs, which involve entities in Australia, the United States, and affiliated LLCs. SolarBuddy’s mission is to provide solar-powered lights to children around the world living in homes without electricity, enabling them and their families to read, study, and engage in other indoor activities after dark. This initiative also helps reduce reliance on energy sources like coal, wood, and kerosene, which can be costly and cause harmful indoor air pollution.
Learn more about MoFo’s pro bono efforts.