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Topic: Systems Change
New Podcast Series Spotlights Africa’s Impact Lawyers
By Africa Legal, 2024 “African lawyers are uniquely positioned to drive positive social change while maintaining excellence in legal practice,” said NanaAma Botchway, Managing Partner of N. Dowuona & Company and GAIL Africa’s first Regional Chair. “This podcast series will capture the stories of legal professionals who are proving that excellence and impact are not just…
Diagnosis: Unnatural Law and the deep codes of misalignment that mean good work can have bad consequences
This article by the Uncertain Solicitor, delves into the intricate relationship between law and technology. This piece explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal practices and the ethical considerations that accompany this transformation.
VYLD CASE STUDY
VYLD, a groundbreaking German startup founded in 2021, is reshaping the future of menstrual care with an unwavering commitment to sustainability, fairness, and innovation. By introducing the world’s first tampon made from seaweed – the “Kelpon” – VYLD is empowering menstruators worldwide while making a radical impact on environmental conservation. Their vision extends beyond products,…
The Role of Lawyers in Protecting Business and Client Interests in Africa Amid ESG and Sustainability Global Regulatory Expectations – Key Takeaways and Next Steps
This post summarises the discussions from a 26 June 2024 webinar hosted by GAIL Africa, the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Stories Evolved, and Puxley ESG
UN Global Compact: Forward Faster 2030
GAIL is excited to support the Legal Council as a knowledge partner alongside the United Nations Global Compact.
THE KENSINGTON CORRIDOR TRUST
This report delves into the revitalisation of low-income neighborhood commercial corridors that are increasingly attracting investment, as wealthier residents move in.
Relationship-Based Lending: Driving Equity by Centering Trust in the Financial System
The report highlights systemic inequities in the U.S. financial system, particularly in lending practices.
Social Outcomes Conference 2024
GAIL is contributing to the Social Outcomes Conference 2024 (SOC24), taking place on 5-6 September online & in-person at the Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford.
GAIL Latin America: Regional Challenges and Opportunities in Impact Law
GAIL Latin America provides this overview of key developments and opportunities across the region.
The $20 million lawyer: signifier of system failure (and potential superhero saviour?)
This article by The Uncertain Solicitor examines the phenomenon of $20 million salaries for top lawyers, critiquing it as a symbol of systemic economic and environmental imbalance. It argues that such high earnings reflect and exacerbate unsustainable practices contributing to climate change and societal inequality.