Environmental Law & Policy Center
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization based in Chicago, Illinois, serving the Midwest. It combines public interest litigation, policy advocacy, and economic analysis to promote climate solutions, clean energy, safe water, and healthy air, aiming to align environmental progress with economic development. The organization focuses on safeguarding the Great Lakes and the Midwest’s natural areas, while advancing transportation and energy transitions that reduce reliance on conventional power plants. Its work targets state and regional stakeholders across pivotal Midwest states and Washington, D.C., delivering results in courtrooms, boardrooms, and legislative settings. In addition to litigation and policy work, ELPC engages in partnerships and collaborative efforts, as reflected by recent collaborations related to greenway planning and regional environmental initiatives. The group operates with a staffing footprint typical of a mid-sized national nonprofit and maintains its headquarters in Chicago.