INSIDE LEGAL ESG
Inside Legal ESG is a series of podcast interviews and webinars highlighting opportunities, individuals, and the important and challenging work being done in the ESG space today. For more information on Inside Legal ESG please email: contact@legalesg.com
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10 hours ago
10 hours ago
So excited to have had the opportunity to speak with Philip Charm, Co-Founder of Clarasight, an Enterprise Carbon Planning & Analysis platform. In our conversation, we talk about the impetus in starting the company, how they have pivoted to respond to the market, the trends in companies tackling a carbon reduction program, and the benefits to those companies who “lean-in” to the opportunity – particularly when it comes to collaborating with customers, vendors, and suppliers on the journey. You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation.
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Lee Shankland-Gort, Partner and Head of ESG at Addleshaw Goddard, shares his career journey that led him to his current focus on ESG. His role includes the ESG journey for the firm, as well as leading the team of lawyers advising clients on ESG. You won’t want to miss this conversation, and his predictions for the future.
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, I speak with Chris Cayley, Managing Director of Cyan Partners. We discuss how ESG is permeating recruiting practices in the legal space – both for law firms and for inhouse teams. Will we reach a day when ESG is part of every practice area? What gives Chris hope in this space? Listen in to learn more.
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone has a chat with Matthew Sekol, Global ESG & Sustainability Advisor at Microsoft, and the author of the just published book “ESG Mindset: Business Resilience and Sustainable Growth.” The conversation covers everything from the criticisms and controversies around ESG, the future of ESG, and of course, what gives Matthew hope working in this fast-moving space. You won’t want to miss it.
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
So delighted to chat with Mark Bergman, Founder and CEO of 7 Pillars Global Insights. Given his 39+ years as a Securities, Governance and Disclosure lawyer at Paul Weiss, and his current work in the ESG space, he offers tremendous insights and thought leadership around what is happening globally and here in the US with respect to ESG. You won’t want to miss it.
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
This episode of Inside Legal ESG is a conversation with Kirsty Rogers, Global Head of ESG at DWF, and the Managing Partner of DWF’s Manchester office. We chat about where DWF is on its ESG journey (quite impressive indeed), what ESG work the firm is doing with clients, how the legal profession is collaborating for greater progress, and what to expect in the coming year. You won’t want to miss it.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Pam speaks with Sean West, Co-Founder of Hence Technologies, an award-winning legal technology company, and author of the GeoLegal notes newsletter, where he draws on decades in the political risk industry to advise legal leaders on risks and opportunities driven by geopolitics. This episode includes discussions around the decaying Rule of Law, the 2024 Political Stew, Guilt by Representation, and many other current geopolitical themes on the horizon. You won’t want to miss his insights.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
What a delight to speak with Paddy Linighan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Clyde & Co. We discussed how he got to the role he holds today, what is important for law firms in the ESG space, and the challenges of reducing carbon emissions when the vast majority of a firm’s emissions are from the Supply Chain. Paddy’s story is great, and his advice is spot-on. You won’t want to miss his insights.
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, I am honored to have a chat with Dana Denis-Smith, Founder and CEO of Oblisk Support. We talked about her launching the business in 2010, the obstacles she faced in the legal profession, why Obelisk Support pursued (and achieved) B Corp Status, and what is next for her company and the profession. You won’t want to miss it.
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
What a great conversation with Alison Taylor, Professor at NYU Stern School of Business. We
discussed her book “Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World.” She offers great insights on the topic of “ethics” and shares advice on why and when companies should “take a stand.” We talked about what is in store for “ESG” in 2024. You won’t want to miss this episode.
Risk / Responsibility / Resilience / Recognition:
Rethinking ESG Across Today's Legal Profession
Now more than ever, society is grappling with increasingly urgent environmental, social, and governance issues. Yet, ESG has been politicized and polarized, making the work even more challenging.
Whether it is called ESG or some other phrase, understanding what it means to be a responsible business and collaborating to understand risks, reporting requirements, and regulations is required of all businesses.
Legal ESG: London, taking place on 18th & 19th June 2024, is an intimate gathering for law firm leaders, the clients they serve, and today’s leading ESG experts to learn from each other and propel the profession forward as leaders in transitioning our world to a more sustainable and just society.
It is clear that while much progress has been made, much remains to be done for the legal profession to lead in setting Ambitions, changing Attitudes, and exploring new Approaches!
Join us in contributing to the conversation amongst law firms, legal service providers, in-house counsel, legal operations, and today’s ESG thought leaders as they shape the future of our society.
Don't miss your chance to contribute to the conversation and to be part of this landmark event.