Rob Bilott
Rob Billot is a Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he has practiced in the Environmental and Litigation Practice Groups for over 30 years. He is internationally recognized as a leading environmental attorney for his groundbreaking efforts to hold DuPont accountable for contaminating drinking water with harmful chemicals. Billot is best known for exposing one of the largest corporate cover-ups in history, helping secure over $1 billion in compensation for clients exposed to PFOA in their drinking water. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book Exposure, and his remarkable story inspired the 2019 feature film “Dark Waters”, starring Mark Ruffalo. His work has also been highlighted in documentaries such as “The Devil We Know” and “Burned: Protecting the Protectors”. Billot is frequently invited to give keynote lectures and talks at law schools, universities, colleges, communities, and organizations worldwide, sharing his expertise on environmental law, corporate accountability, and public health protection.
Rob Bilott Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Partner and Attorney
Academic History
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J.D., Law, Cum Laude
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Lecturer, Yale School of Public Health
Board Member, Less Cancer
Board Member, Green Umbrella
Honorary Professor, National University of Cordoba in Argentina
DARK WATERS
Rob is the esteemed "Dark Waters" lawyer, best known for exposing corporations that dump forever chemicals into the water supply.
He has gained international prominence in connection with uncovering and disclosing the world-wide impact of environmental contamination by the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), particularly PFOA and PFOS.
He handled the first individual, class action, mass tort, and multi-district litigation proceedings involving PFAS, recovering over $1 billion for clients impacted by the chemicals.
He has been selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for several years running and has received numerous honors for his work in environmental law and litigation.
NOTABLE CASES & IMPACT
Rob Billot exposed DuPont’s decades-long contamination of drinking water with PFOA, securing over $1 billion in settlements for affected communities.
His litigation set a global precedent for corporate accountability in environmental law.
Billot’s work raised awareness about chemical pollutants, influencing public policy and community safety initiatives.
His story inspired the 2019 film Dark Waters and has been featured in documentaries like The Devil We Know and Burned: Protecting the Protectors, highlighting his impact on environmental advocacy.