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See You at LegalESG in NYC October 15

Oct 2 2024 #climate, #compliance, #environment, #esg, #social, #supply-chain

Whether you attended Climate Week in NYC or not, LegalESG NYC on October 15 should not be missed. The day will be full of usable and practical information for not only lawyers, but other advisors and in-house ESG/sustainability leaders and staff. I will be talking with Clifford Chance’s Ty’Meka Reeves-Sobers about what the upcoming US election may – or may not – mean to the future of ESG. Other topics on the day’s agenda include:

Navigating the growing complexities of ESG litigation and greenwashing claims.
How evolving ESG regulations and reporting requirements are reshaping corporate compliance in the U.S. and internationally.
What role will AI play in advancing ESG initiatives?
How are in-house legal teams managing ESG governance, risk management, and compliance in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape?
What are the emerging needs of clients in terms of ESG performance, compliance, and disclosure, and how will professional services adapt to meet these demands?

We hope to see you there.

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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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