EP 46 | Inside Legal ESG | Pam Cone & Sara Magneli on Trends, Challenges, and Hope in ESG Law
April 11, 2025
AUTHOR Legal ESG
Inside Legal ESG | Sara Magneli | ESG Counsel | Advokatfirman Cederquist
In this episode of Inside Legal ESG, Pam Cone interviews Sara Magneli, ESG Counsel at Advokatfirman Cederquist in Stockholm, Sweden.
They explore Sara's journey to becoming an ESG Counsel and delve into the current trends and challenges confronting both ESG lawyers and their clients in the legal landscape. Additionally, they discuss what inspires hope amidst the global ESG challenges.
This is an insightful conversation on the evolving role of ESG in law that you won't want to miss!
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