ESG Regulation Update (USA)

13/05/2024 15:00 - 16:00 (UK/London)

This webinar will provide a comprehensive update on ESG regulations in the USA. Tailored for financial services professionals, our speaker will dissect recent regulatory changes, analyse their implications for businesses, and discuss best practices for compliance. Join us to stay informed about the latest developments in ESG regulation and gain valuable insights into navigating the evolving regulatory landscape in the USA

Caroline E. Magee

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Of Counsel

Caroline is of counsel in the Real Estate practice and a member of the Retail industry team.

With more than 15 years of experience in real estate, acquisitions, and financial transactions, Caroline focuses her practice on retail leasing and commercial real estate transactions. She provides tailored and actionable solutions to landlord, tenants, retailers, property owners and managers, franchisors, and franchisees, in addition to developers, lenders, and investors. Caroline also has a background in ESG and sustainability for commercial real estate.

Previously, Caroline supervised a team of lease management professionals as the vice president of strategic initiatives & sustainability for a commercial leased real estate software and lease portfolio management company. She also previously practiced at an Am Law 25 firm in the Corporate Finance and Investment group, where she managed diligence and the drafting of commercial contracts in private credit, real estate finance, and securitizations across sectors, including data centers and franchise brands.

Prior to entering legal practice, Caroline served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, specializing in surface warfare. In addition to practicing law, Caroline currently serves as a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta.

Rebecca A. Davis

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Partner

Rebecca is a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Environmental practices. She is also a member of the Alternative & Renewable Energy and Economic Development & Public Finance industry teams.

With more than 20 years of experience litigating and consulting on environmental matters, Rebecca skillfully counsels her clients through issues related to regulatory compliance, remediation, permitting, due diligence, brownfields, and alternative energy projects. Rebecca is also adept at handling complex environmental litigation and enforcement cases, including CERCLA and RCRA liability, storm water violations, toxic mold, lead-based paint violations, and property diminution claims in federal and state courts.

She is also experienced in counseling renewable energy companies on various matters including public financing opportunities and grants, power purchase agreements, siting and various regulatory matters. She has also represented a large publicly traded energy company on multiple solar power projects within the southeast.

Within the regulatory arena, Rebecca counsels her clients on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”)-related matters and associated risks, which enables them to understand the changing landscape and help shape their ESG initiatives.

In addition to her environmental law practice, Rebecca is an accomplished business litigator, representing clients in class actions and cases involving construction, complex commercial disputes, high-volume e-discovery, real estate, and mass torts. She also represents both governmental authorities and private companies in connection with high-profile economic development projects.

Prior to launching her legal career, Rebecca worked as an environmental consultant, microbiologist, and specialty insurance adjuster. Committed to providing focused and efficient results for her clients, she leverages her technical background to provide innovative solutions to complex problems for her clients.

Rebecca has served in a number of leadership roles in the legal community and has been recognized as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite in environmental law by Georgia Trend Magazine.