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Robert Bilott is an Environmental Health Sciences Lecturer at the Yale School of Public Health, affiliated with the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. He is a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, renowned for his decades-long legal battles against PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination. His work exposed global health risks linked to chemicals like PFOA and PFOS, securing over $1 billion for affected communities. Bilott’s advocacy is highlighted in his book *Exposure* and the feature film *Dark Waters*.
Education: BA from New College of Florida, J.D. cum laude from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He holds honorary doctorates from New College of Florida, Thomas More University, and The Ohio State University’s Environmental Science Program.
Research Focus: PFAS contamination, environmental litigation, public health policy, and corporate accountability. His work bridges legal, scientific, and regulatory spheres to address systemic environmental injustices.
Awards: Includes the Right Livelihood Award (‘Alternative Nobel Prize’), Legacy Award from Taft, and recognition from international bodies for advancing environmental justice.
Professional Roles: Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, Honorary Professor at National University of Córdoba, and lecturer at Yale. He advises global institutions on PFAS regulation and testifies before legislative bodies.
