As leader of the Firm’s Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practice, Leah Malone advises boards, management teams and investors on ESG and sustainability matters from conception through strategic implementation, oversight and reporting. Her work includes issues related to shareholder engagement, shareholder activism, board effectiveness, board composition and DE&I and other employee initiatives, as well as reporting and disclosure, green initiatives and risk and crisis management, among other areas.
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Education
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Columbia Law School, 2008 J.D.
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Georgetown University, 2001 B.A.
Leah Malone is a Partner in the New York office and leads the Firm’s Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practice. She advises boards, management teams and investors on ESG and sustainability matters from conception through strategic implementation, oversight and reporting. Her work includes issues related to shareholder engagement, shareholder activism, board effectiveness, board composition and DE&I and other employee initiatives, as well as reporting and disclosure, green initiatives and risk and crisis management, among other areas.
Prior to joining Simpson Thacher, Leah was a Managing Director in the Governance Insights Center, and previously practiced for several years at another international law firm.
Leah earned her B.A. from Georgetown University and her J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. She is a member of the New York State Bar.