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The eleventh and final episode in our ABC’s of ESG podcast series is now available. In this episode, we talk about acclimating to ESG. The tables are turned in this one – Lawrence Heim interviews Zach Barlow on transitioning from practicing law to working in the ESG space and lessons learned along the way.

Agenda:

  • How prior experience can inform your role in ESG
  • How to learn jargon and technical material
  • How to research specific areas and issues
  • Communicating ESG at a company wide level

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Zachary Barlow is a licensed attorney. He earned his JD from the University of Mississippi and has a bachelor’s in Public Policy Leadership. He practiced law at a mid-size firm and handled a wide variety of cases. During this time he assisted in overseeing compliance of a public entity and litigated contract disputes, gaining experience both in and outside of the courtroom. Zachary currently assists the PracticalESG.com editorial team by providing research and creating content on a spectrum of ESG… View Profile

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