It is with great sadness that we inform members of the Pacific Basin Consortium for Environment and Health of the recent unexpected passing of our Honorary Council, Todd Maiden.

Todd joined the PBC in approximately 1989, when the PBC was called the Pacific Basin Consortium for Hazardous Waste Research and Management, as our Honorary Council. In fact, Todd is the only Council the PBC has had. Todd has worked tirelessly on behalf of the PBC, ensuring our Charter stayed current and was currently drawing up documents to give the PBC charitable status in the USA.

Todd was a partner at the Reed Smith San Francisco office for more than 20 years. Todd had a passion for environmental law and studied at the University of Southern California Law School. When not practicing law, Todd enjoyed spending time fishing and relaxing in the Pacific Northwest. He had a deep love for Orcas Island. 

Todd was incredibly kind, gracious, and invested in all those around him. He served as a mentor to countless young environmental attorneys during his tenure. He sought out various ways to volunteer his time to reduce carbon emissions, increase recycling, protect biodiversity, and engage others to help protect our environment. Todd also participated in several trade associations that monitor and shape proposed federal and state environmental legislation and regulatory developments.

Todd will be greatly missed by the PBC.