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    The Case

    In March 2020, 16 young people from across the state of Montana filed a constitutional climate lawsuit against their own state government. Get the details, meet the plaintiffs, etc.

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  • The People

    The People

    Meet the plaintiffs, expert witnesses, their legal team and the defendants in Held v. State of Montana.

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  • In The News

    In The News

    Held v. State of Montana hit headlines locally, nationally, and globally. Read select coverage.

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    Learning Resources

    Our Children’s Trust builds its groundbreaking youth-led climate litigation on a foundation of the best available climate science. Learn about the most up-to-date, cutting-edge science and why reducing atmospheric CO2 to below 350 ppm is necessary to restore the Earth’s energy balance and stabilize our climate system.

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Our Children’s Trust

  • Nate Bellinger
  • Susan Carey
  • Anders Carlson
  • Mat dos Santos
  • Phil Gregory
  • Ji Hyun Lee
  • Julia Olson
  • Andrea Rodgers
  • David Schwartz
  • Kelly Shedd

McGarvey Law

  • Roger Sullivan

Western Environmental Law Center

  • Barbara Chillcott
  • Melissa Hornbein
  • Rikki H.
  • Badge B.
  • Lander B.
  • Ruby & Lilian D.
  • Georgi F.
  • Grace G.
  • Taleah H.
  • Mica K.
  • Nate & Jeffrey K.
  • Eva L.
  • Sariel S.
  • Kian T.
  • Claire V.
  • Olivia V.
  • Dr. Richard Barrett
  • Dr. Lori Byron
  • Dr. Rob Byron
  • Michael Durglo Jr.
  • Peter Erickson
  • Dr. Dan Fagre
  • Mark Haggerty
  • Anne Hedges
  • Dr. Mark Jacobson
  • Dr. Steven Running
  • Dr. Jack Stanford
  • Dr. Kevin Trenberth
  • Dr. Lise Van Susteren
  • Dr. Cathy Whitlock
  • Mae Nan Ellingson

Legal team

As advocates, our job is to make sure children’s voices are heard in courts of law. Held youth plaintiffs are represented by Nate Bellinger, Mat dos Santos, Philip Gregory, Julia Olson, Andrea Rodgers with Our Children’s Trust; Melissa Hornbein and Barbara Chillcott with Western Environmental Law Center; and Roger Sullivan with McGarvey Law.

OUR CHILDREN'S TRUST

KELLY SHEDD

Kelly is a proud Oregonian who grew up on his family’s farm just outside of Eugene. He recently graduated from Portland State University with a degree in Finance.

During his studies, Kelly discovered an interest in small businesses and non-profits, recognizing the transformative power these organizations possess. While at Portland State, Kelly also recognized the law as a tool to change and understand the world. With these interests in mind, Kelly looks to find a career at the intersection of law and change.  

As an undergraduate, Kelly followed his passion for running as a member of the school’s cross-country and track teams. When he isn’t running, he enjoys exploring the world around him through traveling and almost every outdoor activity.

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