Renowned as a tenacious defender of the environment, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. boasts a record of successful legal actions. He gained national recognition as one of Time magazine's "Heroes for the Planet" for spearheading Riverkeeper's mission to restore the Hudson River. Additionally, his contributions led to the formation of 300 Waterkeeper organizations worldwide.
Professional Affiliations
Mr. Kennedy holds various prestigious roles including Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper, and President of Waterkeeper Alliance. He is a Clinical Professor and Supervising Attorney at Pace University School of Law’s Environmental Litigation Clinic and a counselor at Morgan & Morgan, a national personal injury practice. Known to the wider public, he is the co-host of Ring of Fire on Air America Radio. Before reaching these lofty heights in his career, he served as Assistant District Attorney in New York City.
Global Advocacy
Apart from his work in North America, Mr. Kennedy also played a significant role in environmental issues across the globe. He notably aided several indigenous tribes in Latin America and Canada in negotiating treaties for the protection of their traditional homelands. Notable among his achievements is leading the fight to secure New York City's water supply. The watershed agreement he negotiated on behalf of environmentalists and New York City watershed consumers is now recognized internationally as a model for stakeholder consensus negotiations and sustainable development.
Published Works
Mr. Kennedy's literary achievements include numerous books and a plethora of articles published in acclaimed newspapers and magazines. His published books include "Crimes Against Nature" (a New York Times’ bestseller), "The Riverkeepers", "Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr: A Biography", and two children’s books: "St Francis of Assisi" and "American Heroes: Joshua Chamberlain and the American Civil War and Robert Smalls: The Boat Thief". His articles have appeared in national publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Monthly, Esquire, The Nation, Outside Magazine, The Village Voice, and many others. His award-winning articles have even been included in anthologies of America’s Best Crime Writing, Best Political Writing, and Best Science Writing.
Education
Mr. Kennedy graduated from Harvard University, studied at the London School of Economics, and received his law degree from the University of Virginia Law School. He furthered his studies at Pace University School of Law, earning a Masters Degree in Environmental Law.
Interests
A licensed master falconer, Mr. Kennedy cultivates a lifelong enthusiasm for white-water paddling whenever he can. He has organized and led several expeditions in Canada and Latin America, including first descents on three little-known rivers in Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela.
