In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Charity Ryerson about her work supporting communities and workers impacted by labor and human rights violations throughout global value chains. Among the topics of discussion are: strategic litigation, federal agency enforcement actions, mandatory human rights due diligence developments in the EU, model contract clauses and more.

GUEST: Charity Ryerson is an attorney, legal designer, activist and strategist with two decades of experience fighting corporate abuse around the globe. She is the Executive Director and Founder of Corporate Accountability Lab (CAL), where she leads a team of committed advocates who design, prototype and test new strategies to address corporate misconduct. Prior to founding CAL, Charity litigated complex international human rights cases under the Alien Tort Statute, Torture Victim Protection Act and state tort law.

HOST: Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles which focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Sue Maslow about her work on the ABA’s Model Contract Clause Project, tensions between more fluid due diligence approaches and strict liability regimes, California’s adoption of the Caremark standard of director liability and more.

GUEST: Susan Maslow is an experienced business attorney with a focus on complex transactional corporate law. Sue is a Co-Founder and Partner of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn LLP. She concentrates her practice primarily in the documentation of Business Transactions, Corporate Governance, Private Finance, Service and Supply Contracts, and Non-Profit Operations. Committed to delivering precisely drafted documents, Sue believes getting parties with conflicting interests to agree in writing can be tremendously gratifying (financially and emotionally) for all stakeholders.

HOST: Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles which focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Professor Ramona Lampley about her academic research involving litigation risk for human rights abuses in the US. These are key risks for companies with international supply chains and require proper due diligence to address.

GUEST: Professor Ramona Lampley is a Professor of Law at St Mary’s University. Her academic work focuses on business & human right issues, particularly litigation risk for human rights abuses.

HOST: Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles which focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Professor Lisa LaPlante about her academic research involving operational level grievance mechanisms. These are a key aspect of the business & human rights Pillar which requires providing stakeholders access to adequate remedy. Properly functioning OLGMs allow stakeholders to report human rights abuses when they occur - and allow for the issue to be remedied efficiently.

GUEST: Professor Lisa LaPlante is a Professor of Law at New England Law. Her academic work focuses on business & human rights issues, particularly operational level grievance mechanisms.

HOST: Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles that focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Christina Tusan about her work in government and private practice bringing claims for false advertising. A key concern is false advertising related to ESG claims, otherwise known as greenwashing litigation.

GUEST: Christina Tusan is a partner at HammondLaw, P.C. where she focuses on helping consumers bring claims related to false advertising, particularly greenwashing claims.

HOST: Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles which focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Pepijn van Haren about his work investigating companies' potential exposure to business risk arising from human rights and/or environmental issues. This is particularly useful prior to a merger or purchase. It is also frequently required by project investors and other financial institutions.

GUEST: Pepijn van Haren is a human rights & environmental investigation expert at Wallbrook, which recently became a part of Anthesis. They provide a broad suite of investigative and advisory services on ESG areas.

HOST: Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles which focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Howard Fischer about his work at the SEC litigating financial crimes arising from the 2008-09 Financial Crisis and how that informs his current work advising companies on their obligations to investors under the current regulatory framework, as well as the potential new rules which are currently under review at the SEC.

GUEST: Howard Fischer is a partner at Moses & Singer LLP and a former Senior Trial Counsel with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

HOST: Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles that focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Kabir Duggal about the article they co-authored for the Harvard International Law Journal regarding the Evolution of Business & Human Rights Obligations in international law. They discuss how voluntary international regimes have evolved such that these international obligations are becoming mandatory through national legislation & regulation. They also discuss various issues involving ESG and international arbitration—and why companies engaged in international business prefer utilizing international arbitration to resolve commercial disputes.

You can find their article at the Harvard International Law Journal Online

Kabir Duggal is an expert on International law & arbitration—he regularly acts as an Arbitrator & Mediator for international commercial disputes. He is a Lecturer at Columbia & Fordham Law Schools—and an Attorney at Arnold & Porter.

Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles which focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Matt Friedman about his experience helping companies discover and remediate instances of modern slavery in international supply chains. They discuss best practices and useful resources for multinationals implementing responsible supply chain programs.

Matt Friedman is the CEO of the MeKong Club, a non-profit helping multinationals eradicate modern slavery. He is an experienced expert in this space and provides valuable insight on these important issues.

Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles which focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

Oh, the million-dollar question – what is a law firm’s obligation to disclose its impact on environmental, social, and corporate governance matters? On July 13, Pamela Cone, leading ESG consultant will shine a bright light on all things ESG.

Speaker: Pamela Cone, Founder and CEO Amity Advisory

Pamela is known for working around the globe to build and evolve strategic, transformative ESG practices, policies and programs that meet stakeholder expectations. With more than 3 decades of experience working in professional services firms in marketing, communications and business development roles, she brings all her industry knowledge and expertise to help clients evolve their ESG, social impact and sustainability programs from “transactional” to “transformational” – core to the business, consistent with purpose and collaborative in nature.

Pamela Cone collaborates with the leaders of professional services firms and network leadership around the globe to build and evolve strategic, transformative Environmental, Social and Governance practices, policies and programs that meet stakeholder expectations. With more than 3 decades of experience working in professional services firms in marketing, communications and business development roles, she brings all her industry knowledge and expertise to help clients evolve their ESG, social impact and sustainability programs from “transactional” to “transformational” – core to the business, consistent with purpose and collaborative in nature.

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Jane Obbagy about her work helping companies to assess their performance on social impact and to implement best practices to ensure better ESG performance.

Jane Obbagy is an expert consultant on ESG assessment & implementation for businesses. She manages Obbagy Consulting.

Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles which focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Christy Dehus about her experience helping technology companies implement responsible sourcing programs in Africa and Asia. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in implementing these programs and the legal regimes involved such as Dodd Frank and Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

Christy Dehus is an expert consultant in ESG & responsible supply chains and manages Christy Dehus Consulting.

About Patrick Miller

Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles which focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

About California Lawyers Association

About California Lawyers Association: Established in 2018 and headquartered in Sacramento, California Lawyers Association is the statewide voluntary bar association for all California attorneys. CLA’s mission is to promote excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. Visit us at www.calawyers.org to learn more about CLA or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with Madison Stern about why she helped form the ESG Section at California Lawyers Association and her hopes for the future of the Section.

Madison Stern is the co-chair of CLA’s ESG Section and Founding Attorney at ESG Justice Center.

About Patrick Miller

Patrick Miller is the Founding Attorney at Impact Advocates APC, a law firm based in Los Angeles which focuses on commercial litigation & international arbitration, as well as ESG advisory services such as implementing responsible supply chain frameworks.

About California Lawyers Association

About California Lawyers Association: Established in 2018 and headquartered in Sacramento, California Lawyers Association is the statewide voluntary bar association for all California attorneys. CLA’s mission is to promote excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. Visit us at www.calawyers.org to learn more about CLA or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.

Disclaimer: The information in these recordings is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with an attorney before you rely on this information. This information should not be seen as legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This article is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.