Agenda

8:30 AM

Registration Opens

9 - 10 AM

Greenwashing, Sustainability Disclosures, and the Lawyer’s Ethical Duties
(Ethics CLE)

As sustainability disclosures, climate commitments, and ESG-related claims face increasing regulatory scrutiny and litigation risk, lawyers play a critical role in helping organizations navigate the line between advocacy and accuracy. We will examine the professional responsibility issues that arise when advising on sustainability-related statements and disclosures, including duties of competence, truthfulness, supervision, confidentiality, and the lawyer's role as advisor.Through practical examples and emerging enforcement trends, we will explore how the Rules of Professional Conduct apply to greenwashing risk and gain practical guidance for addressing the ethical challenges that can arise when legal, business, and reputational considerations intersect.

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10 - 10:15 AM

BREAK

10:15 - 11:15 AM

Hot Takes: The Climate & ESG Legal Landscape, Right Now
(General CLE)

A rapid-fire, conversation-driven round on the issues moving fastest—climate disclosure regimes (SB 253/261, CSRD, what's coming next), Extended Producer Responsibility, water use, nature-related disclosures, the state of anti-ESG laws and litigation, and the latest climate litigation updates.  Less deep dive, more candid takes meant to spark discussion. 

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