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    In this session, we will take an in-depth look at greenwashing, regulatory risk, reputational risk and litigation risk in the context of capital markets transactions. In short, an overview of emerging ESG related risks alongside practical tips to help mitigate these risks. We will also provide a brief explanation of the increasingly extensive array of EU and UK sustainable finance legislation that you may encounter on a day-to-day basis.

    During this session, attorneys will:
    * Get an overview of ESG frameworks
    * Learn about the current legal and regulatory environment
    * Learn about greenwashing
    * Learn about California's climate-related disclosure laws

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    *CLE is approved or in the process of approval for CLE credit. The type of credit allowed will be determined by the state governing MCLE Board. Contact cle@lexisnexis.com regarding state accreditation status.

    NOTE: If you are licensed in New York, this content is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced New York attorneys. Although, this content is appropriate for all New York attorneys, newly admitted attorneys cannot earn CLE credit for the completion of the course when presented via webinar or webcast.

    **Please note, recordings of CLE webinars are not eligible for CLE credit.
  • Agenda
    • Introductions & “housekeeping” items related to CLE
    • Overview of ESG Frameworks (Overview, regulatory and other frameworks for ESG reporting, Green, Social and Sustainable bonds and loans, ESG indices, investor expectation, etc.)
    • Anti-greenwashing: Legal and Regulatory Environment
    • Greenwashing: How not to do it
    • California’s Climate-Related Disclosure Laws: Spearheading Climate-Related Corporate Transparency at the State Level
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FEATURED PRESENTERS
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    Stephanie M. Hurst

    Partner, Mayer Brown LLP
    Stephanie Hurst is a partner in the Corporate & Securities practice in Los Angeles whose practice focuses on M&A, venture capital, private equity and other corporate transactions, including joint ventures and other collaborations, with a...
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    Peter Pears

    Partner, Mayer Brown LLP
    Peter Pears acts for issuers and underwriters on a range of domestic and international capital markets products including Eurobond, medium term note, commercial paper, regulatory capital, corporate hybrid and liability management transactions....
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    Liz Walsh

    Counsel, Mayer Brown LLP
    Liz Walsh is counsel in Mayer Brown’s Washington DC office and a member of the Public Companies & Corporate Governance and Capital Markets practices. She advises public companies on their obligations under the federal securities laws and on...
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