Fenwick Contributes to the Bridge Institute’s Human Rights White Paper

A Fenwick team provided legal research and guidance to global nonprofit, the Bridge Institute, for its white paper on human rights and corporate responsibility.

The white paper advocates for systemic changes that can mitigate human rights violations, especially child trafficking and exploitation, in global supply chain operations. Additionally, it posits human rights due diligence (HRDD) as a moral imperative and a legal and strategic necessity for sustainable success.

Fenwick attorneys donated hundreds of pro bono hours to research trends in adopting such legal measures across numerous jurisdictions, both on an international and domestic scale.

The Bridge Institute is a nonpartisan organization driven by the Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations. Fenwick shares the Bridge Institute’s belief that through the collective efforts of our global ecosystem, we can strive to build a more fair, just, and healthy society for all.

The pro bono team included partner Heidi Lawson, associates Sarah Hopkins, Cara Ta, Yvette Chen, Faye Wang, Sam Dodson, Nick Dugas, and legal professionals Veronica Rusu and April Sanchez.

Read the full white paper here.

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