INSIDE LEGAL ESG

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we chat with Matthew Sparkes, Sustainability Director at Linklaters. Given he has been with Linklaters for 16 + years, there is a lot to learn about the evolution of the remit, advice for those just getting started, and what challenges are on the horizon for law firms’ own sustainability journeys. 

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, I talk with Katie Stowe – a Legal Industry Legend in Marketing, Business Development, DEI, ESG, and ProBono.  We discuss the opening of her new business, Impact Matters, a firm which will consult with “future-ready” law firms.  She shared the progression of her career, the expectations of clients, the maturity (or not) of law firms in these areas, and what gives her hope. You won’t want to miss this episode. 

Join us for this episode of the Inside Legal ESG podcast series to hear Pam Cone discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges with ESG throughout the legal profession – everything from Artificial Intelligence, to political pushback, to increasing regulatory pressure.  With Christina’s view from London, and Aimee’s perspective from Johannesburg, the conversation paints a global picture of where we are today – and what to expect tomorrow. 

What a treat to have a conversation with Alyssa Auberger, Chief Sustainability Officer at Baker McKenzie. She shares with us her journey, her favorite and her most challenging aspects of working in the sustainability space in the legal profession. We also discuss the role of the legal profession in the global transition.  You won’t want to miss this discussion. 

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, host Pam Cone speaks with Joshua Domb, Founder of Gen-R Law – a law firm based in London that is on a mission: To bring the energy, passion and expertise of a full-service corporate law firm to the global work against climate change. What motivated him to start this firm? What has surprised him the most? And why is he committed to “paying it forward?”  You won’t want to miss this conversation! 

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we speak with Ximena Araya, an Innovation and Sustainability Associate with the law firm of Facio and Canas in San Jose, Costa Rica.  In our conversation, we learn of the latest disclosure developments for Costa Rica companies, and what is next for the country’s regulatory developments.  Ximena shares her predictions for the next year, and describes what gives her hope, working in this space.  You can hear our conversation here. 

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we talk with Adam Braun, Co-founder and CEO of Clarasight.  Adam shares his insights re: managing carbon emissions on a short-term basis in order to reach long-term emissions reduction goals.  He explains how to treat “carbon as currency” and manage and spend accordingly.  And, he shares what gives him hope in this, the greatest transition of our lifetime! 

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.

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.

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.