INSIDE LEGAL ESG

Inside Legal ESG / Irina Michkina / In-house Sustainability Lawyer

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:21:11 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we speak with Irina Michkina, an in-house sustainability lawyer with over 12 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and technology industries. She shares with us her insights on what is currently “top-of-mind” for in-house sustainability lawyers as well as her key challenges and opportunities. And of course, we end with what gives her hope in these challenging times.

Inside Legal ESG / Loes van Dijk/ Founder/ Climate Court

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:28:36 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we chat with Loes van Dijk, Founder of Climate Court -working to make climate litigation transparent, accessible, and globally inclusive. We discuss the latest cases, the trends, and what it in store for corporations and countries when it comes to climate litigation risk. You won’t want to miss this conversation. You can find out more about Climate Court and subscribe to their newsletter at climate-court.com.

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Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:45:21 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we speak with Gerard Reid, Investor and Strategic Advisor in Energy and Finance, and a valued advisor on Geopolitics. His mission is to help his clients “make sense of disruption.” We talk about his perspective on the changes ESG is undergoing throughout the world. We also discuss the Speed of Innovation and what Artificial Intelligence will mean for the legal profession. Gerard will be our Keynote Speaker at the upcoming Legal ESG Benelux, to be held 24 September in The Hague. Join us!

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Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:01:23 +0000

In this episode of the Inside Legal ESG podcast, we hear from Debra Sobel, Founder and Lead Consultant at The Purpose Hub. She shares her insights on communicating ESG with clarity, confidence, and consistency—critical to mitigating reputational risk and greenwashing claims. Debra predicts increased, more rigorous sustainability regulations and explains how organizations can stay ahead through transparent, purpose-driven communication. She also shares what gives her hope in this challenging era. You won’t want to miss this conversation.

Inside Legal ESG / Ming Zee Tee/ Environment and Climate Lawyer/ A&O Shearman

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:00:38 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Ming Zee Tee, Environment and Climate Lawyer at A&O Shearman and co-Founder of Legal Voices for the Future, shares her career path that led her to focus on climate, and to start the LVF organization for passionate young lawyers to also do work in this area. Her work in co-founding Legal Voices for the Future had led her to be a finalist for the Legal ESG Professor Paul Watchman Young Lawyer of the Year Award – to be announced at the upcoming Legal ESG London event on 8-9 July. Listen to this episode to learn more about Ming Zee and about LVF!

Inside Legal ESG / Alexandra Holsgrove Jones/ Knowledge Partner/ TLT LLP

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:36:44 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone speaks with Alexandra Holsgrove Jones of TLT. The discussion explores her current role as Knowledge and ESG Partner at TLT, as well as Alexandra’s thoughts on ESG challenges (and opportunities) in today’s complex, rapidly changing society. And, of course, the conversation concludes with words of hope for us all.

Inside Legal ESG / Carla Parsons/ Principal Associate/ Mills Reeve

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:56:31 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we are honored to have a conversation with Carla Parsons, Principal Associate at Mills Reeve. We discuss her career path, and the influence her father, Professor Paul Watchman, had on her career choice and her practice. Carla also shares with our listeners the story behind the Legal ESG Award in honor of her father, the “Professor Paul Watchman Young Lawyer of the Year Award.” Listen here.

Inside Legal ESG / Max Finney/ Senior Sustainability Manager/ Shoosmiths

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:12:29 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone speaks with Max Finney, Senior Sustainability Manager at Shoosmiths. The conversation explores the current state of ESG for the legal profession, supply chain engagement, what’s next for continued progress, and what gives Max hope. Listen here.

Inside Legal ESG / Ivy Lumia/ CEO & Founder/ Best in Governance

Tue, 27 May 2025 13:52:49 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone speaks with Ivy Lumia, CEO and Founder of Best in Governance (BIG), a firm specializing in providing modern, sustainable corporate governance and ESG solutions to transform, elevate and empower Boards of Directors and their teams. She brings over 25 years’ experience to her work in advising clients. You won’t want to miss this conversation.

Inside Legal ESG / Law Students for Climate Accountablity - with Haley Czarnek and Martha Agudelo Cordoba

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:09:53 +0000

In this episode of the Inside Legal ESG podcast series, Pam Cone speaks with Haley Czarnek, National Director of Law Students for Climate Accountability along with Martha Agudelo Cordoba, International Director of Law Students for Climate Accountability. They share why and when the organization was founded and give a highlight on their most recent research.

They will be sharing more about their most recent report at the upcoming Legal ESG Toronto event on May 7. You can still register here: https://www.insidepractice.com/legal-esg-toronto

Inside Legal ESG / Sara Magneli / ESG Counsel/ Advokatfirman Cederquist

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:18:39 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pam Cone talks with Sara Magneli, ESG Counsel at Advokatfirman Cederquist, a law firm in Stockholm Sweden. The conversation covers her career path to becoming ESG Counsel, the trends (and challenges) facing ESG lawyers and their client companies today, and, of course, what gives her hope in the face of ESG headwinds around the world. This is a great conversation you will not want to miss.

Inside Legal ESG / Maria Farrapeira / ESG Lawyer/ Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:29:16 +0000

Ahead of Legal ESG Latin America this week, Pam Cone sits down with Maria Laura Farrapeira, General Counsel at AB Mauri in Latin America. She shares with us her journey to becoming General Counsel at a global company, her greatest ESG challenge, the role of lawyers in tacking sustainability, and what gives her hope for the future. You won’t want to miss this conversation.

There is still time to confirm your place, and join us at Legal ESG Latin America: https://www.insidepractice.com/legal-esg-latam

Inside Legal ESG / Paola Fonseca / ESG Lawyer/ Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:32:03 +0000

Join us for this episode of Inside Legal ESG to hear from ESG lawyer in Costa Rica, Paola Fonseca. She has 15 years of Inhouse ESG experience, and serves on the Board of Directors for GAIL- the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers. She shares her insights on the state of ESG throughout the world, and the important role lawyers in advising clients re: the risks AND the opportunities.

Inside Legal ESG / Rubinia Proli / Senior Advisor on loan/ United Nations Global Compact

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:19:25 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we hear from Rubinia Proli of the United Nations Global Compact, Senior Advisor on secondment from ENEL, an Italian energy company. She shares with us the latest initiatives at the UNGC – such as the Legal Council, and the Fast Forward program – and ways for the legal profession to get involved. And finally – she shares what gives her hope.

Inside Legal ESG / Jacquelyn MacLennan / Hon. Professor/ Edinburgh Law School

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:31:05 +0000

In this episode of the Inside Legal ESG podcast series, our guest Jacquelyn MacLennan shares her background, her career at the European Union and with White & Case, focused in Human Rights and Environmental Law. She shares her insights on what is in store for ESG in 2025, and, finally, what gives her hope. You can listen here:

Inside Legal ESG / Robert van Beemen / Partner / DRB Groep

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:36:15 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pam speaks with Robert van Beemen of DRB Groep in the Netherlands. In addition to his role at DRB Groep, Robert also serves as co-chair of the ESG subcommittee of the Law Practice Management Committee of the International Bar Association. In this conversation we discuss his observations around ESG in the legal profession, difficult choices in implementing ESG strategies within law firms, the political environment, and finally, what gives him hope, despite the headwinds in many parts of the world.

Inside Legal ESG / David Rodin / Founder & CEO / Principia Advisory

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:43:39 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we speak with David Rodin, founder and CEO of Principia Advisory, based in Switzerland.

Principia Adivsory is the leading consultancy for building ethical organizations. Listen in to hear how David came to establish Principia, what he is seeing as the most pressing ethical challenges of the day, the role lawyers can/should play, and what gives him hope for the future. You won’t want to miss this episode.

Inside Legal ESG / Julien Beaulieu / Doctoral Researcher, Lawyer, Economist

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we are honored to talk with Julien Beaulieu, Doctoral Researcher, Lawyer and Economist. We discuss what transpired throughout his career to get him to be a leading expert in greenwashing, competition law, climate litigation, and responsible business. With the recent regulatory developments in Canada, we also discuss the intersection of various regulatory regimes, and he shares his predictions for 2025. You won’t want to miss this conversation.

Inside Legal ESG / Dr. Shavana Haythornthwaite / Head of ESG, Legal / Morningstar

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

What an incredible conversation with Dr. Shavana Haythornthwaite in this episode of the Inside Legal ESG podcast series. She has had an incredible global career, and has focused in all aspects of ESG, particularly Human Rights. Her insights on ESG trends, and predictions for 2025 are of particular interest. Listen here:

Inside Legal ESG / Kristina Wyatt / Deputy General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer / Persefoni

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Kristina Wyatt, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer at Persefoni shares her career journey with us. We explore the variety of regulations throughout the EU, the UK, and how companies are garnering the resources to report. She also shares with us a FREE tool which Persefoni offers, via their website, for companies to get started gathering and managing their GHG data. You don’t want to miss this conversation.

Inside Legal ESG / Matthew Karmel / Attorney & Founder, Planetary Lawyer Project / Offit Kurman

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone speaks with Matthew Karmel, lawyer with the law firm Offit Kurman, and founder of The Planetary Lawyer Project. The conversation addresses how Matthew came to be a “sustainability lawyer” and what motivated him to form a community of lawyers seeking to focus on “planet aligned” work – The Planetary Lawyer Project. You won’t want to miss this.

And to learn more:

Climate Law Job Statistics: https://mailchi.mp/f2966c8faf2a/eb8xwsgsna

The Planetary Lawyer Project: https://theplanetarylawyerproject.substack.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-karmel-sustainability/

Inside Legal ESG / Margo Fransen / GC Sustainability, Global GC Oral Care, Head of Legal for the Netherlands / Unilever

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, host Pamela Cone speaks with Margo Fransen of Unilever, where she wears several hats: General Counsel Sustainability, Global General Counsel Oral Care, and Head of Legal for the Netherlands. She shares with us her passion for Sustainability, the challenges of working in this space in a global company, and, of course, what gives her hope.

Inside Legal ESG / Sybille Raphael / Legal Director / Protect - The UK Whistleblowing Charity

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone speaks with Sybille Raphael, Legal Director of Protect – the UK Whistleblowing Charity. In this conversation, Sybille shares the role Protect plays in advising and consulting companies in establishing robust whistleblower programs, how technology is playing a role, the changing whistleblower topics, and, finally, what gives her hope. If you enjoy this conversation, you will also want to listen to her TedX talk: Hidden in Plain Sight: Whistleblowing in the Digital Age!

Inside Legal ESG / Shelley Gilberg / ESG Markets Leader / PWC Canada

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone speaks with Shelly Gilberg, ESG Markets Leader at PWC Canada. The conversation covers what is Top of Mind for Boards and Executive Teams; how ESG, Regulations, and Tech intersect; and what to expect as we move into 2025.

Inside Legal ESG / Sara Carnegie / Legal Director / International Bar Association

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000

During this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we hear from Sara Carnegie, Legal Director at the International Bar Association. Her career path to her current position, her current work at the IBA, as well as her work on the “Gatekeepers’ Project” is impressive and encouraging. You won’t want to miss this conversation.

Inside Legal ESG / David Alfrey / Partner / Addleshaw Goddard

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

It was a great pleasure to record this podcast with David Alfrey, partner at Addleshaw Goddard. We talked about his career and his passion for using the legal profession to influence the transition society needs. When you hear about some of his work / projects, you will understand why he is the recent recipient of the Legal ESG Professor Paul Watchman Young Lawyer Award. So well-deserved.

Inside Legal ESG / Annabel Nelson / Sustainability Leader

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:24:46 +0000

What a delight it was to chat with Annabel Nelson, an accomplished Sustainability Leader and Advisor in the Financial Services industry. We discuss her career in the global insurance industry, what prompted her to focus on sustainability, and her recently research paper “Navigating Troubled Waters: a briefing for director of financial institutions” published by CDP. You can listen here!

Inside Legal ESG / Carla Parsons / Senior Associate / Mills & Reeve

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:38:45 +0000

Join us for this episode of Inside Legal ESG to hear my conversation with Carla Parsons, Senior Associate at Mills & Reeve in the UK. Carla practices in Commercial and ESG matters. She shares with us her take on hot topics in the ESG space and what is coming next. We also discuss the tremendous legacy of her late father, Professor Paul Watchman, considered by many to be the Godfather of the ESG mindset for lawyers. You won’t want to miss this!

Inside Legal AI / Rob Karpati / Blended Capital Group

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:59:40 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pamela Cone speaks with Rob Karpati of Blended Capital Group. In this conversation, Rob shares his insights on the mining industry’s role in engaging in and
exhibiting best practices around ESG. You won’t want to miss this conversation.

Inside Legal ESG / Jennifer Geary / Anna Krotova

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:17:08 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we hear from Anna Krotova and Jennifer Geary, co-authors of the just released book “How to be a Chief Sustainability Officer: Leading the transition to a Sustainable Organization.” In our conversation, they share what motivated them to write this book, what CSOs need to focus on, what the future holds, and of course, what gives them hope. A great conversation you won’t want to miss!

Inside Legal ESG / Matthew Sparkes / Linklaters

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:03:41 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Katie Stowe /

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:43:25 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Aimee Girdwood / Christina Bartholomew / Stories Evolved

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:00:58 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Alyssa Auberger / Baker McKenzie

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:47:24 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Joshua Domb / Gen-R Law

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:06:00 +0000

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!

Inside Legal ESG / Ximena Araya / Facio and Canas

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Adam Braun / Clarasight

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:30:51 +0000

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!

Inside Legal ESG / Phillip Charm / Clarasight

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:15:10 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Lee Shankland Gort / Addleshaw Goddard

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:35:18 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Chris Cayley / Cyan Partners

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:42:14 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Matthew Sekol / Microsoft

Wed, 22 May 2024 12:53:56 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Mark Bergman / Pillars Global Insights

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:46:30 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Kirsty Rogers / DWF

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:30:20 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Sean West / Hence Technologies

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:03:37 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Paddy Linighan / Clyde & Co

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:37:33 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Dana Denis Smith / Oblisk Support

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:09:00 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Alison Taylor / NYU Stern

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:16:00 +0000

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.

Inside Legal ESG / Alex Kruzel / Telesto Strategy

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:03:00 +0000

This conversation with Alex Kruzel, CEO & Founder of Telesto Strategy is a gem. We discuss what motivated her to start her ESG consulting firm, what trends she is seeing across her client industries, what it all means for law firms, and what the forthcoming regulations will mean for all companies. You won’t want to miss it

Inside Legal ESG / Sandy Hansen-Wolff

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:46:00 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we speak with Sandy Hansen-Wolff, a certified executive coach, a serial entrepreneur, and an expert in transitions and turn-arounds – for executives, their teams, and their companies. She shares with us what she is seeing re: ESG amongst her clients, what is emerging as important and relevant for them, and what gives her hope for the future. You will not want to miss this episode.

Inside Legal ESG / Alex Lassiter / GreenPlaces

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:54:00 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we hear from Alex Lassiter, founder and CEO of GreenPlaces, the all in-one sustainability platform. What does that mean exactly? What differentiates this platform from its competitors? In this conversation, Alex shares what sustainability means for the legal profession, and that law firms have a choice – be a leader or be a laggard. Clients are watching!

Inside Legal ESG / Mark Henriques / Womble, Bond, Dickenson

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:43:00 +0000

This episode of Inside Legal ESG features a conversation with Mark Henriques, a Partner with Womble, Bond Dickenson. Mark is based in Charlotte NC. In our conversation, he shares what he sees as trends in the ESG space – specifically with respect to litigation. We also talk about the forthcoming SEC regulations, and the upcoming US election, and what it all means for ESG. And best of all – we end the conversation with much hope for the future.

Inside Legal ESG / Lawrence Heim / PracticalESG.com

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

As editor of PracticalESG.com - CCRcorp's ESG/sustainability information service – Lawrence Heim and his team provide original & curated content following the beloved model of CCRcorp and TheCorporateCounsel.net. In this podcast conversation, Lawrence shares how and why PracticalESG.com was started, its unique candor with an emphasis on practicality, and what is in store for the future. His predictions for the coming year, including what the SEC rules will mean, will appeal to legal, financial and technical ESG practitioners alike.

Inside Legal ESG / Marie-Josee Privyk / Novisto

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:22:00 +0000

In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pam Cone speaks with esteemed guest Marie-Josee Privyk, CSA. RIPC, FSA, the Chief Innovation and ESG Officer at Novisto. Marie-Josee shares her insights into current reporting and regulatory trends, the political environment around ESG, what gives her hope, and what we will talk about in one year. You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation with Marie-Josee.

Inside Legal ESG / Chris Swee / Boyden

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:57:00 +0000

What are other professional services firms doing with respect to their own ESG and in serving their clients? In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, we hear from Chris Swee, Chief Marketing Officer of Boyden, a global executive search and talent management firm. Hear about their ESG journey, the ESG expectations from their clients, and how joining the United Nations Global Compact is playing a key role in their ESG journey. Great conversation.

Inside Legal ESG / Inigo Cisneros Humaran / Roca Junyent

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:18:00 +0000

So honored and privileged to have with us on this episode of Inside Legal ESG Inigo Cisneros Humaran, partner at the law firm of Roca Junyent in Madrid Spain. Join us for this conversation to hear the perspective of a law firm partner in Europe – and the ESG regulations and what it means for their firm and for their clients.

Inside Legal ESG / Rachel Richardson / MacFarlanes

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:36:00 +0000

This episode of Inside Legal ESG features a conversation with Rachel Richardson, Head of ESG at MacFarlanes in London. The conversation talks about serving clients around ESG; expectations around a law firm’s own ESG; ESG political pushback; competition law; and more. You won’t want to miss this conversation.