Building the Case: How Lawyers are Leading on Sustainability : Insights and Inspiration from Leading Lawyers Across North America / edited by Andrew McLaughlin, Conor Chell.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

McLaughlin, Andrew., Editor.

Chell, Conor, Editor.

Series:

Law and Criminology Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental law, International.

Conflict of laws.

International law.

Comparative law.

Sustainability.

International Environmental Law.

Private International Law, International and Foreign Law, Comparative Law.

Local Subjects:

International Environmental Law.

Private International Law, International and Foreign Law, Comparative Law.

Sustainability.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XII, 177 p. 4 illus., 3 illus. in color.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

This book aims to inspire a new generation of lawyers by showcasing real-life case studies of how legal professionals have built successful and rewarding careers in the field of sustainability. In the corporate world, over the last decade environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability considerations have moved from the fringe to the mainstream - a shift that has faced significant backlash in certain quarters. At the same time, the global backdrop has become increasingly complex, marked by the accelerating impacts of climate change (e.g. historic floods and wildfires), political polarization, economic uncertainty, wars, and the further erosion of trust in our institutions. In this new era, corporate leadership is increasingly turning to lawyers, both in-house and external counsel, to help lead the way in navigating these complexities and to pursue opportunities through the green energy transition. This book brings together a diverse group of leading lawyers who have spearheaded innovative initiatives to drive positive environmental and social change. These thought leaders share their firsthand experiences, challenges, and triumphs, providing inspiration for aspiring lawyers eager to make a meaningful impact in their careers.

Contents:

Shining the Spotlight: Lawyers Leading on Sustainability by Andrew Mclaughlin

Legacy in Practice: A Family-Driven Path to Sustainability Law by Conor Chell

The Law, the Planet and the Future by Bob Rae

ESG at the Crossroads of Polarization by Erin O'Toole

Sustainability Standards and the Practice of Law by Michael Torrance

Building A Human Rights Program by Jonathan Drimmer

Taming the Uncertainty: The Art & Science of Corporate Human Rights Counsel by Yousuf Aftab

Advancing the Power and Water Sectors by Aaron Atcheson

Healing Tomorrow: Designing Sustainable Healthcare in a Complicated World by Jennifer Suess

Indigenous Law and Sustainability by Sandy Carpenter

Social Sustainability and Workplace Law by Jillian Frank

Beyond the Bar: Purpose, Risk and Innovation by David Myrol

Dissecting Sustainability: A critical approach to the Sustainable Development Discourse by Carlos Escoto

Drop by Drop: Resiliency and the Pursuit of Personal Ideals and Professional Passions by Shenandoah Johns.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

3-031-88455-8

OCLC:

1524421227