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Journey Through ESG: From Legal Practice to Purpose-Driven Leadership with Christine Uri

Ben Chiriboga, Christine Uri

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February 12, 2025

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Season 3 Episode 6

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In this episode of This Legal Life, Ben Chiriboga sits down with Christine Uri, a seasoned legal professional turned ESG consultant, to explore her transformative career journey. Christine shares her transition from private practice to in-house roles, the challenges and growth of embracing ESG responsibilities, and the courage it took to launch her own consultancy. This conversation delves into the evolution of legal leadership, the integration of sustainability in business, and valuable insights for navigating career pivots with purpose.

Guest Bio:

Christine is an experienced legal executive committed to making companies more profitable, sustainable, and human-centric. During her corporate career, she served as a Chief Legal Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, and CHRO at a global company that leveraged technology and expertise to decarbonize the Fortune 500.

In 2023, Christine launched Impact 360, where she partners with general counsel and corporate leaders to level up their game on environmental, social, and governance performance.

You can find Christine on LinkedIn, where she publishes practical insights on sustainability and AI governance for over 24,000 followers.

Connect with Christine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineuri/

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