November Luncheon - Empowering Office Administrators: Driving Firm-Wide Sustainability
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Category: Networking Events
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Felice 15 Gold | 15 Gold Street (at Platt Street) - New York, NY 10038
Office administrators play a crucial role in supporting and advancing their firm's sustainability initiatives. In this interactive Q&A session, Gayatri Joshi of Vorgate Impact, along with guest speakers, will share insights on how administrators can contribute to a greener workplace, tackle common challenges, and better understand the firm's sustainability goals. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about their role in sustainability efforts, learn how to become an advocate, and explore how these initiatives can streamline operations and enhance their work environment. The event will kick off with a networking session on the ground floor, followed by the main segment on the top floor. Join us to discover how sustainability benefits your firm—and your role.
The luncheon will be held at Felice 15 Gold. Felice 15 Gold is set in an inviting and cozy atmosphere, Felice offers an extensive, Italian-driven wine list alongside a rustic menu of Tuscan-inspired dishes.
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About the Speakers
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Gayatri Joshi is co-founder and partner at Vorgate LLC (predecessor EcoAnalyze LLC), a sustainability and data collection consulting firm to the law firm community. She works with law firms engaging in sustainability initiatives, helping to organize and track information.
She created and managed the development and launch of the LFSN American Legal Industry Sustainability Standard (ALISS), an online sustainability assessment for law firms.
Ms. Joshi has been serving the legal industry for nearly 20 years, including seven years with Shearman & Sterling LLP, where she directed multiple global business development and marketing efforts. Recently, Ms. Joshi served as Executive Director of the LFSN, providing education, resources and best practices in sustainability since before its formal establishment in 2012.
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Oliver is Clyde & Co’s global Sustainability Manager, helping the firm to reach its sustainability goals through a multitude of programs and engagement with colleagues, clients and vendors. Oliver has over 15 years’ experience in operational sustainability, and from 2021 to 2023 he served as chair of the Brooklyn Solid Waste Advisory Board, providing input on waste and recycling policy to NYC’s legislators and elected officials. In his spare time Oliver is a keen cyclist and guitarist.
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Annamaria Santamaria leads Morgan, Lewis & Bockius’ global ML Community Engagement department, which includes the firm’s sustainability, volunteerism, and charitable giving functions. In her time at the firm, she has built out the firm’s corporate social responsibility arm with a focus on developing its sustainability program from the ground up by taking a collaborative and inclusive approach to engage all stakeholders to maximize our impact. On a personal level, Annamaria is an avid runner, loves to travel, and serves her community as a yoga teacher. |
Registration Structure
Full Members: FREE Secondary & Retiree Members: $75 Member Guests: $100
Empire Business Partner – 3 invites Times Square Business Partner – 3 invites Grand Central Business Partner – 2 invites Flatiron Business Partner – 1 invite Penn Station Business Partner – 1 invite available for purchase - $150.00
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