MoFo and BSR have launched a monthly conversation series, ESG Influencers – Leading Transformative Change. Each month we plan to showcase an influencer from the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) arena to provide insight on how they are leading transformative change to help build a more sustainable future. Our guests will include leaders from both private and public companies, as well as social enterprises, impact investors, NGOs, and standard-setting organizations who are committed to getting it right as it relates to ESG. The main theme for our series will focus on how to create business value – by driving credible change, avoiding greenwashing, and “seeing around corners” to prepare for what is coming next in the rapidly evolving ESG field.

Episode 20

Date: February 12, 2025

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Please join us for a discussion focused on “The Rise of Climate Litigation,” featuring Michael Gerrard, Professor and Founder and Faculty Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, in conversation with William F. Tarantino, Partner in the Climate Change and Environmental Litigation + Regulatory practices at MoFo.

Michael will discuss the expected shifts in the climate litigation landscape in 2025, including deregulation and rollback of environmental protections, potentially increasing climate-related lawsuits as states and advocacy groups seek judicial intervention. He will address the heightened scrutiny and litigation companies may face over their environmental practices, especially with reduced federal oversight, and how to anticipate a rise in international climate litigation due to perceived U.S. inaction. Michael will provide insights on navigating a dynamic climate litigation environment, with legal challenges aimed at addressing regulatory gaps and holding entities accountable for their environmental impact.

Guest Speaker

  • Michael Gerrard, Founder and Faculty Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law

Hosted By

  • Aron Cramer – President and CEO, BSR
  • Susan H. Mac Cormac – Co-chair of the ESG + Sustainability and Social Enterprise + Impact Investing practices, MoFo
  • William F. Tarantino – Partner, Climate Change and Environmental Litigation + Regulatory, MoFo

Conversation Series

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For more information contact:

Melissa Ruth

(858) 314-7710

mruth@mofo.com

About BSR

BSR™ is a sustainable business network and consultancy focused on creating a world in which all people can thrive on a healthy planet. With offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR™ provides its 300+ member companies with insight, advice, and collaborative initiatives to help them see a changing world more clearly, create long-term value, and scale impact. For more information about BSR’s 25 years of leadership in sustainability, visit BSR's website.