7/26/24

The Crosscutting Nature of ESG Practice and the SEC Climate Disclosure Rules with June Hu

In this episode, Patrick Miller speaks with June Hu about her role coordinating Sullivan and Cromwell’s diverse and growing ESG practice, the need for collaboration across silos of traditional legal expertise, the role for early-career attorneys in this space, and the SEC’s recently published climate disclosure rules, as well as a discussion of legal challenges being brought against the same.

GUEST: June Hu is special counsel at Sullivan and Cromwell’s New York office. She coordinates the Firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practice, and advises on a range of ESG, corporate governance, activism and takeover defense matters. In addition, June frequently speaks and publishes on ESG and corporate governance matters. As an author of the Firm's annual proxy season review and monthly ESG newsletter, she actively monitors evolving trends and developments in the ESG landscape in order to help clients navigate these evolving 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 interview is meant to be a general discussion and may not include all relevant information regarding the issues covered.

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