The Evolving State of ESG Initiatives

In this episode, guest experts David Curran of Paul, Weiss and Lisa Fairfax of The Institute for Law & Economics at Penn Carey Law discuss ESG initiatives in the legal sector: What does ESG mean; how are corporations aligning governance to ensure the fulfillment of public commitments on social and environmental issues; how are law firms developing practices that support these efforts; and what does ESG mean in the legal profession?

Related CLE Program: ESG 2024: What It Means for Boards, Management, and Counsel - This program, a must-attend for board members, company management, and in-house and outside counsel, will address the relationship of ESG to long-term value creation, the duties of directors with respect to ESG initiatives, the drivers of corporate adoption of ESG measures, ESG frameworks and standards, and best practices for ESG governance.

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