Greetings everyone. We are closed to celebrate Independence Day here in the U.S. We’ll be back next Tuesday with more insightful perspectives and commentary on ESG matters. In the meantime, we wish everyone a Happy Fourth and enjoy the brief respite.
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Lawrence Heim has been practicing in the field of ESG management for almost 40 years. He began his career as a legal assistant in the Environmental Practice of Vinson & Elkins working for a partner who is nationally recognized and an adjunct professor of environmental law at the University of Texas Law School. He moved into technical environmental consulting with ENSR Consulting & Engineering at the height of environmental regulatory development, working across a range of disciplines. He was one… View Profile
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