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Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference - The leading-edge lawyer: Integrating technology, deciphering trends, and embracing ESG-driven transformative learning
18 Sep - 19 Sep 2025
Southern Sun Rosebank Hotel, Johannesburg, South AfricaSpeaker information
Aimée Girdwood
Biography
I am the Co-founder of Stories Evolved, a global ESG and Sustainability Advisory firm and an internationally experienced lawyer and educator. My mission is to partner with clients, colleagues and educational institutions to navigate the evolving expectations and complexities of ESG, Sustainability and AI with credibility, clarity and foresight. With a Master’s Degree in Sustainability Leadership from the University of Cambridge and as a Senior Associate at the prestigious Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), an External Advisor to the CISL Global Board Programme, and a regular contributor to CISL’s executive online programmes, I work at the cutting edge of actionable thought leadership. While in practice, I worked at Bowmans (Johannesburg) and A&O Shearman (London). Stories Evolved’s clients include leading international and African legal businesses and financial institutions.
Session
Plenary session - The lawyer’s ESG mandate
Thursday 18 September (1430 - 1545)
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