Robert F. Kennedy, Jr

Named one of Time Magazine’s “Heroes for the Planet,” Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is one of the world’s foremost environmental advocates and attorneys, a clean technology entrepreneur, and best selling author.  His reputation as a resolute defender of the environment stems from a litany of successful legal and advocacy actions, and for his success helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River.

Mr. Kennedy serves as President and Senior Attorney of Waterkeeper Alliance, the world’s largest and fastest-growing clean water non-profit, and is Professor Emeritus of Environmental Law at Pace University Law School.  He has served as Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council and has worked on numerous political campaigns.  Earlier in his career he served as Assistant District Attorney in New York City.

Mr. Kennedy has been deeply engaged in the sustainable investment space for many years, including as a senior advisor to several global investment firms.  Mr. Kennedy is a graduate of Harvard University.  He studied at the London School of Economics and received his law degree from the University of Virginia Law School. Following graduation he attended Pace University School of Law, where he was awarded a Masters Degree in Environmental Law.