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IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit podcast

IBA Legal Policy and Research Unit
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The International Bar Association's Legal Policy & Research Unit undertakes research, develops and implements innovative strategies, projects and initiatives that are relevant to business and the rule of law, the global legal profession and the broader global community. Their latest series features short interviews with inspiring IBA members, who share their thoughts and experiences about what it ... more

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Geraldine Clarke is a partner at Gleeson McGrath Baldwin and former President of the Law Society of Ireland. Since she began practising in 1978, Geraldine has witnessed and shaped profound change in the Irish legal profession. She is one of the few s... more

Lise Lotte Hjerrild is a leading Danish M&A and corporate governance lawyer. As senior partner at HortenDahl in Denmark, she has led more than 150 major corporate and public M&A transactions across sectors including energy, life sciences and healthca... more

Pascale Lagesse is a partner and founder of Bredin Prat’s employment law practice, as well as being the current Vice-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Legal Practice Division and a member of the IBA Management Board. She has been recognise... more

Fiona McLeod is a senior counsel with more than 30 years’ experience practising across Australia in commercial and public law, including doing considerable work on class actions and royal commissions. She was appointed Officer of the Order of Austral... more

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Geraldine Clarke
Partner at Gleeson McGrath Baldwin; former president of the Law Society of Ireland
Gleeson McGrath Baldwin; Law Society of Ireland
Episode: Inspirational legal women: a conversation with Geraldine Clarke
Lise Lotte Hjerrild
Danish lawyer, senior partner at HortenDahl; M&A and corporate governance expert
HortenDahl
Episode: Inspirational legal women: a conversation with Lise Lotte Hjerrild
Pascale Lagesse
Partner and founder of Bredin Prat's Employment Law Practice; IBA manager and advocate for women in law
Bredin Prat
Episode: Inspirational legal women: a conversation with Pascale Lagesse
Lauren Boccardi
Leader of The Nature Conservancy's legal team for the Impact Investment Portfolio
The Nature Conservancy
Episode: ESG Conference 2025: a conversation with Lauren Boccardi
Mariana Herrero
Environmental lawyer focused on wildlife protection, waste regulation, and water issues in Mexico.
Leading Mexican environmental law practitioner
Episode: ESG Conference 2025: a conversation with Mariana Herrero
Naa Atswei Koney
Sustainability and Climate Change Specialist with Ernst & Young West Africa, Lead Manager for the Climate Change and Sustainability Services Unit in Accra
Ernst & Young West Africa
Episode: ESG Conference 2025: a conversation with Naa Atswei Koney
Paola Fonseca
Senior Corporate Counsel at Sphera; ESG governance and regulatory compliance expert
Sphera
Episode: ESG Conference 2025: a conversation with Paola Fonseca
Steven Richman
Chair of the IBA Bar Issues Commission, attorney with Clark Hill PLC
Clark Hill PLC
Episode: ESG Conference 2025: a conversation with Steven Richman
Willem Van de Voorde
Belgian diplomat serving as Special Envoy for Climate and Environment at the Belgian Foreign Ministry
Belgian Foreign Ministry
Episode: Ambassador Willem Van de Voorde

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ESG Conference 2025: a conversation with Damilola S Olawuyi
Q: Can you give us some more information about your thoughts on that?
The guest elaborates on the strategic role of UNGPs in guiding responsible business conduct and notes how several African countries are already adopting national action plans, signaling a shift toward stronger governance in business and human rights.
ESG Conference 2025: a conversation with Damilola S Olawuyi
Q: What are your thoughts on the impacts of the recent expansion of European disclosure and due diligence regulation with an extraterritorial effect in Europe on non-European jurisdictions?
The host and guest discuss how EU norms create both opportunities and risks for Africa, highlighting the potential to drive responsible investments while warning about implementation challenges and the need for regional alignment and capacity-building.
ESG Conference 2025: a conversation with Pascal Durand
Q: How can companies practically approach CSRD requirements and due diligence across value chains?
The guest highlights examining the value chain and contracts to assess legal and human rights risks, and suggests lawyers play a central role in defining responsibilities along the supply chain.
ESG Conference 2025: a conversation with Pascal Durand
Q: What is the EU's aim with CSRD and how should it be communicated to non-EU actors?
Durand emphasizes the need to share standards globally while the EU asserts what is important for its own economic future, suggesting a balance between universal norms and region-specific priorities.
Inspirational legal women: a conversation with Fiona McLeod AO KC
Q: What is the most urgent issue for women in the profession today?
Ensuring safety and workplace support so women can pursue and achieve top roles without bias, discrimination, or retaliation, and having their contributions welcomed and valued.

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A series of conversations with high‑profile women in the legal profession, focusing on career pathways, leadership, mentorship, and the evolving role of women in law. Episodes explore barriers faced by women across jurisdictions, work‑life balance, ethics, and the impact of professional bodies and networks in shaping careers. A recurring thread is how leadership, sponsorship, and inclusive cultures drive change in law firms, corporate counsel teams, and public institutions, with explicit attention to issues like diversity, human rights, ESG, and technology's impact on practice. The format tends to be intimate, practical, and globally minded, making it useful for listeners seeking actionable career guidance, industry insights, and strategies... more

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2. Lise Lotte Hjerrild
3. Pascale Lagesse
4. Lauren Boccardi
5. Mariana Herrero
6. Naa Atswei Koney
7. Paola Fonseca
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