Tom Lustig, Natural Resources Litigation Clinic Professor and Alumnus, Passes Away

Tom Lustig ‘74, the senior staff attorney of the National Wildlife Federation’s Rocky Mountain Natural Resource Center and Adjunct Professor for Colorado Law’s Natural Resource Litigation Clinic, passed away May 8 due to complications with his ongoing battle with cancer.

“It is with profound sadness that I let you know of the passing of our dear colleague, friend, and alumnus Tom Lustig,” said Dean Getches. “He has brightened our lives and gave us, our students, and the environmental issues for which he fought his best, and that was an enormous gift and legacy.”

A memorial service was held at his residence in Boulder. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. The Tom Lustig Memorial Fund is part of the NWF. Donations can be made in one of three ways: (1) by calling the NWF’s toll free number 1-800-822-9919; contributions can be made by credit card and donors should specify that the gift is in memory of Tom; (2) online with a credit card; click on Donate Now then the green tab that states “other ways to donate” then “memorial and tribute programs;” and (3) by personal check noting the Tom Lustig Memorial Fund, attention to Pattie Beattie at the National Wilflife Fund, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive in Reston, Virginia 20190.