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Region: Africa
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Building an Impact Law Practice
A plenary session featuring managing partners and senior lawyers from five diverse law firms across France, Argentina, the UK, Ghana, and the USA discuss the essence and practicalities of what it means to be an impact law practice, how impact approaches are integrated across firm culture & structures and their practical implications for client advisory…
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Rwanda, Strategic Destination Hub of Choice for Climate Finance in Africa
Rwanda is steadily progressing to meet its climate change mitigation goals and is also focused on ensuring the economy and its people can resiliently withstand the increasing effects of climate change through a number of adaptation measures.
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Evolving Approaches to ESG, Pro Bono and Impact Law: Roundtable Session
Explore the evolving trends in social impact, the role of pro bono work, and the relevant ESG initiatives that can be leveraged to foster meaningful change. This includes examining how pro bono efforts align with ESG principles and impact lawyering, as well as understanding where they fit within the broader landscape of corporate responsibility.
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Impact Litigation: Mechanisms for Remedies and Enforcement
This session explored grievance mechanisms and dispute resolution frameworks under the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), focusing on their effectiveness, corporate compliance, and innovative approaches.
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GAIL Africa & GAIL UK Present: Developing Communities of Impact Expertise
This is a collaborative session, led by members of the UK and Africa Regional Boards, aiming to showcase and develop expertise among lawyers across regions.
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Closing Plenary: Building Communities, Building a Movement
An interactive and discursive plenary session explores actionable strategies to enable lawyers to innovate in their practices, foster community collaboration, and drive impactful change across regions. Michael Ryland, Director, Centre for Social Finance Law and Vice-President, GAIL, Moderator (Australia) Christina Bartholemew, Co-Founder, Stories Evolved (UK) Karyn Polak, Founder, Shift the Prism Advisory and former serial…
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GAIL Africa elects its inaugural board
GAIL launches its first Regional Board for Africa, chaired by NanaAma Botchway, and led by board members from across the continent.
