Virtual Legal Marathon on ESG 1st Edition
India's 1st Virtual Legal Marathon on ESG — a 24-hour Research Lab, World Environment Day 2021. A Registered UNEP Event for World Environment Day Celebrations 2021.
In a Nutshell
Dhir & Dhir Associates organised the first of its kind “The Virtual Legal Marathon on ESG – 24-hour Live Research Lab” where more than 450 aspiring law students registered from around 94 law colleges & universities and generated insightful research papers. This initiative was also registered as a UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) Event for World Environment Day Celebrations 2021.
The initiative garnered tremendous global attention and endorsed the significance of environmental, social and governance along with upholding human resource ethics. The Inaugural Ceremony was flagged off on 3rd June 2021 and witnessed encouraging participation under the patronage of notable industry experts.
The research by the team of participants was recorded and documented in pre-established templates, meticulously examined by the Jury to decide the winners of India's First Virtual Legal Marathon – 24-Hour Research Lab, who have been offered internships with the firm where they will undergo training to hone their skills and implement their knowledge expertise.
Key Marathon Statistics
Wall of Fame — The Winners
Experts’ Views
Welcome Remarks and Keynote Address
- Welcome Remarks by Alok Dhir, Founding & Managing Partner, Dhir & Dhir Associates.
- Keynote Address by Cherie Blair CBE, QC, Co-Founder and Chair, Omnia Strategy LLP.
Panel Discussion with Industry Experts
Key Discussion Points
- Environment Day & Ecosystem Restoration.
- Growing Importance of ESG for Indian Companies.
- Business & Human Rights.
- Case Studies of How Companies Can Use ESG Principles for Value Creation in their Organisation.
- ESG Disputes & ADR: Future Roadmap.