On October 7, 2025, the Environmental Law Institute recognized recently retired U.S. Deputy Solicitor General Edwin Kneedler for his long career and lifetime contributions to the development of environmental, natural resources, and Indian law jurisprudence. Mr. Kneedler, who holds the record for most arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in the modern era, offered his insights on the field and the important role of lawyers as public servants. Here, we present a lightly edited transcript of ELI President Jordan Diamond’s introduction and Mr. Kneedler’s remarks.