Brainstorm Series: Erin Brockovich: The Power of One

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The Brainstorm Series is presented by Teton County Library, The Jackson Hole News and Guide, and the Center for the Arts. With funding provided by Teton County Library Foundation & Friends.

Erin Brockovich is one of those rare individuals whose own true story has become part of our public consciousness. Seen by millions as a symbol of American justice and the importance of fighting for the truth, Brockovich continues to speak out on behalf of those who can’t. After uncovering a 30-year long history of poisoning the groundwater in Hinkley, CA by PG&E, Brockovich dug in and didn’t give up until she had exposed the truth – and had gotten justice for its victims. She truly is proof that one person can make a difference, and she believes that everyone – in their own way – can do the same.

Say the name Erin Brockovich and you think, strong, tough and stubborn. She is a modern-day “David” who loves a good brawl with today’s “Goliaths”. She thrives on being the voice for those who don’t know how to yell. She is a rebel. She is a fighter. She is a mother. She is a woman. She is you and me.

It’s been over 15 years since Julia Roberts starred in the Oscar-winning tour de force, Erin Brockovich. The film turned an unknown legal researcher into a 20th century icon by showcasing how her dogged persistence was the impelling force behind the largest medical settlement lawsuit in history. 

Since then, Erin founded and serves as president of Brockovich Research & Consulting, which is currently involved in numerous environmental projects worldwide. She has requests for her help in ground water contamination complaints in every state of the US, Australia, and other international hot spots. She is currently working on cases in California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Illinois, and Missouri. Erin is one of the most requested speakers on the international lecture circuit and travels the world for personal appearances. She is a true American hero whose icon status and “stick-to-it-iveness” only fuels her determination to expose injustice and lend her voice to those who do not have one.

Brockovich has been a media star, hosting three seasons of the Lifetime series, Final Justice With Erin Brockovich. The show celebrated everyday women who triumphed when faced with overwhelming adversity. She also published a New York Times Business Bestseller, Take It From Me: Life’s A Struggle, But You Can Win. She has also written two fiction novels, Rock Bottom and Hot Water. Her latest release, Superman's Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We the People Can Do About It returns to a subject she knows very well, and empowers readers to get involved in water-related issues.