Impact at CLIPI
Reynolds was initially a CLIPI fellow and then a staff attorney. After graduating from Columbia Law School in 1978, he joined CLIPI in 1980, where he worked until 1990. During his time there, he was involved in significant environmental litigation, including efforts to delay the licensing of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant and advocating for the cleanup of the Stringfellow Acid Pits in Riverside County.
In 1990, Reynolds transitioned to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), where he has since led several high-profile environmental campaigns. His efforts have included protecting the gray whale birthing lagoon in Baja California, reducing ocean noise pollution, and opposing the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay. Reynolds has been recognized for his work, being named California Attorney of the Year in the environmental category twice. He also co-produced the Emmy-winning documentary “Sonic Sea,” which addresses the impact of ocean noise on marine life.
