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Law Society event to discuss the ‘S’ in ESG

18 Apr 2023 law society Print

Law Society event to discuss the ‘S’ in ESG

An annual panel discussion hosted by the In-house and Public Sector Committee and Law Society Skillnet is to return to Blackhall Place this year.

The event, which takes place on 10 May (2pm-4.30pm), offers 2.5 CPD hours, and registration is now open.

This year’s topic is the ‘social’ element of environmental, social and governance (ESG), and its impact on in-house solicitors and the organisations they serve across the public and private sectors.

Insights

The discussion will be facilitated by a panel of public and private sector in-house solicitors, private practitioners, and industry experts who will share personal observations and insights based on their career experiences.

Smaller break-out discussion groups will follow, providing an opportunity to learn and explore further the issues raised by the panel.

The event, on the ‘S’ in ESG, will look at:

  • A general overview of the social aspect of ESG, which includes broad definitions of workers, value-chain workers, affected communities, consumers and end-users,
  • Understanding the development of ESG – the inter-connection with governance and legal compliance,
  • The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive – framing and developing the required policies.   

Chair and speakers

The discussion will also cover neuro-diversity, disability, LGBT+, and employment matters – including racial diversity and leave – exploring the obligations and opportunities for in-house practitioners.

Caroline Dee Brown (In-house and Public Sector Committee Chair, General Counsel and Director of Legal Services, Commission for Communications Regulation) will chair the discussion.

The speakers are:

  • Richard Lee (Lee Solicitors),
  • Maeve Delargy (Philip Lee LLP),
  • Joy Tendai Kangere BL (specialist in employment law at the Bar of Ireland),
  • Kate McKenna (Frontline Ventures Management Company Limited, Dublin),
  • Marion O’Donnell (Director, Sustainable Investing, Fidelity International).
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