Public companies this spring are expected to put an unprecedented number of ESG proposals from shareholders to a vote—a reflection of shareholders’ growing demand that companies prioritize environmental stewardship and other other issues alongside profits.

Corporate legal departments have emerged as a key player in this process, developing rapport with investors that can lead to the withdrawal of shareholder proposals and recommending to the board how the company should respond when one comes to a vote.

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