September 26, 2024 12:45 PM

New York Climate Week: Advising on Transition in an Evolving Environment

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This session will explore the risks and opportunities climate change and the transition pose to law firms and their clients, and the unique skills and positioning of commercial lawyers to navigate the evolving net zero landscape. Speakers will represent a range of legal expertise and perspectives, and will provide practical examples of how climate change is impacting their work and how they are playing an active and enabling role in the transition to net zero.

This event is eligible for CPD and CLE accreditation. If you're applying for CPD, we'll automatically submit your name.

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Attendance Code (Zoom attendees only): TK092624​

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Course accreditation information
Approved for 1.0 ethics & professionalism New York CLE credit. Baker & McKenzie LLP has been certified by the New York State CLE Board as an accredited provider in the state of New York. This program is appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted New York attorneys.

**While CLE credit may be pre-approved in certain jurisdictions, final CLE accreditation approval is anticipated, but not guaranteed.

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