William H. Rodgers, Jr., and Environmental Law: Never Give Up, Keep on Going

Despite his best efforts to give the riches of the symposium to others, Professor Rodgers could not completely deflect the attention and recognition that was being paid to his own work and example. He was required to sit and listen as words of praise fell everywhere around him. While experts were speaking, comments were also coming in by e-mail and on pieces of paper circulated during the lectures. Who was the subject of this talking circle?

This essay attempts to paint a picture of Professor Rodgers's contributions to environmental law and the impact he has had on the lives of others. He never gives up. He keeps on going, and he does so with humor and humanity.