Corporate Law and Sustainability from the Next Generation of Lawyers

Millennials have grown up in a world defined by environmental and social crises, and this book gives voice to young lawyers offering new critical perspectives in corporate law and sustainability. It challenges the status quo that quo and calls for bona fide corporate accountability within legal and regulatory frameworks.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press

Millennials have grown up in a world where environmental and social crises have played a significant role in shaping their adult lives, accompanied by the constant reminder that time is of the essence. The future generations will be left to bear the heaviest burden caused by climate change, pandemics, and inequality, often lacking the authority to make meaningful decisions about these pressing issues.

This book serves as a platform for young lawyers to offer fresh and critical perspectives in the rapidly evolving field of corporate law and sustainability. Climate change is a crisis that spans generations, and it is essential to involve intergenerational voices in finding solutions and charting a path forward. Millennials are emerging as powerful figures at a crucial moment in our climate and corporate history, with their unique perspectives differing from those who have been trained to view change in narrow terms.

The essays in this book address a range of pressing topics, including executive compensation, board diversity, decolonialization, crowdfunding, social media risk, corporate lobbying, shareholder activism, tax avoidance, global supply chain management, and human rights. Each essay is written with a level of thoughtfulness and urgency that demands the attention of policymakers and scholars alike.

Edited by Carol Liao, a renowned expert in the field, and with a foreword by author and filmmaker Joel Bakan, who has made significant contributions to the study of corporations and society, this book provides valuable insights from a diverse group of young lawyers who advocate for genuine corporate accountability within legal and regulatory frameworks. The book also presents innovative ideas for reform, aimed at creating a more sustainable and equitable future.

In conclusion, Millennials have arrived at a pivotal stage in history where their voices and perspectives can make a significant difference in addressing the environmental and social crises that have shaped their lives. This book offers a valuable contribution to the field of corporate law and sustainability by providing a platform for young lawyers to offer fresh insights and ideas for reform. By involving intergenerational voices and promoting genuine corporate accountability, we can work towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780228011323