# Legal leader | David Curran - Co-chair of sustainability and ESG advisory practice, NY State Bar Association + Executive director of the ESG and law institute, Paul Weiss. Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-innovation-forum-podcast-6962128/legal-leader-david-curran-co-chair-of-sustainability-and-esg-advisory-practice-ny-state-bar-association-executive-director-of-the-esg-and-law-institute-paul-weiss Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-innovation-forum-podcast-6962128/legal-leader-david-curran-co-chair-of-sustainability-and-esg-advisory-practice-ny-state-bar-association-executive-director-of-the-esg-and-law-institute-paul-weiss.md Podcast: [The Legal Innovation Forum Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-innovation-forum-podcast-6962128) Published: 2024-10-11T22:16:10+00:00 Episode link: https://feeds.podcastle.ai/30/JqoZ-Interview%20with%20David%20Curran.MP3.mp3 Audio file: https://feeds.podcastle.ai/30/JqoZ-Interview%20with%20David%20Curran.MP3.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-legal-innovation-forum-podcast-6962128/episodes/legal-leader-david-curran-co-chair-of-sustainability-and-esg-advisory-practice-ny-state-bar-association-executive-director-of-the-esg-and-law-institute-paul-weiss Duration seconds: 2881 ## Resource In this episode of Leading at the Intersection of Business and Law, we’re thrilled to welcome David Curran, Co-Chair of the Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice and Executive Director of the ESG and Law Institute at Paul Weiss. David brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation as he breaks down the business case for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and explains why these factors are critical to long-term business success. Tune in as David shares his insights on the growing role of lawyers in navigating complex ESG challenges, from regulatory compliance to reputational risks. He discusses how legal professionals are uniquely positioned to guide organizations through the intricacies of sustainability strategies and ESG frameworks, helping businesses not only meet stakeholder expectations but also thrive in an increasingly conscious marketplace. Whether you’re a lawyer, business leader, or ESG enthusiast, this episode offers a deep dive into the intersection of law, business strategy, and sustainability. Don’t miss this engaging discussion packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking perspectives on how ESG is reshaping the future of business and the legal profession. Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue to explore the evolving role of legal leaders in today’s fast-changing world! ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-legal-innovation-forum-podcast-6962128/episodes/legal-leader-david-curran-co-chair-of-sustainability-and-esg-advisory-practice-ny-state-bar-association-executive-director-of-the-esg-and-law-institute-paul-weiss/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-innovation-forum-podcast-6962128/legal-leader-david-curran-co-chair-of-sustainability-and-esg-advisory-practice-ny-state-bar-association-executive-director-of-the-esg-and-law-institute-paul-weiss.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.