SPEAKER

Michael Littenberg

Partner

Ropes Gray

SESSION

One Size does not fit all: A look at ESG programs and practices from across the legal profession


OCTOBER 26

2:45pm – 3:30pm / US Central Time

BIO

As part of his practice, Michael Littenberg advises a significant number of leading companies, managers and asset owners on ESG, CSR, Business and Human Rights and supply chain compliance matters. Michael has advised on these matters for more than 30 years and is widely viewed as one of the leading practitioners globally in this rapidly evolving area. Some of the areas on which Michael advises include:


  • Compliance with a wide range of enacted, pending and proposed regulatory requirements; “soft law” instruments; and industry and NGO codes of conduct, standards, frameworks and guidance, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
  • Due diligence
  • Risk and impact assessments
  • Structuring and implementation of tailored compliance policies, procedures, programs and codes of conduct
  • Training
  • Benchmarking
  • Contract terms and conditions/contract negotiation
  • Regulatory and voluntary disclosures and other corporate communications
  • Public benefit corporations
  • Stakeholder engagement, including shareholder proposals
  • Grievance mechanisms
  • Risk mitigation/crisis management
  • Impact investing, impact funds and ESG integration 


In addition, Michael has more than 30 years of experience representing U.S. and foreign public and private companies, investment banks, private equity funds and other managers in transactional matters, including securities offerings and mergers and acquisitions, and governance and ongoing compliance. His clients range from large well-known institutions to growing companies across every major industry.