Modern Law Magazine Issue 67

Make It Part Of Your DNA
“The first step towards reducing our impact on the planet is to become aware of it.”
David Attenborough
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As extreme weather events are becoming
more and more prevalent and the issue of
climate change is at the forefront of our
minds, everyone must ask themselves, what
can I do to help? We all have a part to play in
making a positive change in how we operate
in our professional and personal lives when
it comes to the environment. With the rise
of Eco-Anxiety, especially within younger
generations, it often feels like a lost cause
and as though time is running out. Modern
Law is here to say there is still hope, and
there are steps we can take to fight climate
change and protect the environment for
future generations.
All people and businesses can take action,
and law firms are no different. In this issue
of Modern Law Magazine, you will find
advice, tips, and examples of what you
and your business can do to help. From
integrating ESG to community outreach
initiatives that all contribute towards a
better tomorrow for the legal profession
and the world beyond.
This issue opens with two interviews, our
first from Gihan Hayes, CEO and Founder
of CommUnique, and our second from
Co-Chair of the LSA, Caroline May. Gihan
discuss the importance and benefits of
making ESG a part of your firms DNA.
Caroline tells us the story of how she came
to be Co-Chair of the LSA and reveals the
initiatives undertaken by the LSA.
to take into account when digitising
our work. Our second Insight is from
Natalie King-Barnard of Green Machine
Computers, in which we learn all about
E-Waste and the impact our old and
abandoned tech has on our planet.
We have a feature from Nigel Dews,
Managing Director at Restore Records
Management, who discusses why a paper
lite approach is the smoothest way to get
to your environmental goals.
Following on, we have an introduction
to our Editorial Board. Here you will
find out who our Editorial Board are,
what they do, and what their company
does. Beyond this page you will find our
usual Editorial Board thought leadership
articles discussing what steps they are
taking to protect the environment in their
day-to-day operations.
After the Editorial Board, you will find
all the details and photos from the LEAP
Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
2023. Congratulations to all our amazing
winners, your dedication and hard work
makes you all such deserving recipients.
Thank you to our incredible judges for
all the hard work and time you put in.
We appreciate you all so much. Finally,
a massive thank you to all our sponsors,
without you none of this would be
possible.
Catch our section about our attendance
at the Frenkel Topping Ball and see all
the details of the Hollywood Glamour
event raising money for the Frenkel
Topping Charitable Foundation.
We then have a wills and probate discussion
with Ochresoft, and our Conveyancing
Roundtable discussing the environmental
aspects of the sector and what the
industries is doing to fight climate change.
Last, but not least, we have our 10
Minutes with Heather Gaffney. See who
she would invite round for dinner, and
what her most memorable achievement
has been in her career.
Modern Law are taking steps to be more
environmentally conscious, and we have
taken the plunge to go fully digital. It feels
quite fitting that we do this with our issue
all about environmental action. Whilst
we loved having our physical copies, we
feel that this is a positive step, and we are
proud to do so.
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We have two Insights in this issue from
Alexis Normand of Greenly, who tells us
about the little-known impact of Digital
Carbon Footprints, and what we need
Bradley Collins is back with his
LegalTechTalk series discussing the impact
of legal tech on the environment, and the
tech solutions out there.
Emily Wade is Editor
at Modern Law Magazine
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ISSUE 67
ISSN 2976-9396
Editor
Emily Wade
Project Manager & Events Sales
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