We are a global network of lawyers driving positive impact through law
2022
The Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL) has been formed to promote, for the public benefit, through legal education, study, standards and conduct: - knowledge and understanding of how law can be used as a force for positive impact, and ways of practising law and doing business that maximise the positive impact of law and business on people and the environment. - GAIL advances its purposes for the benefit of the global public and not for any special interest group. Our Strategy The Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers is unique in its operation. GAIL brings together a community of legal leaders who are using the practice of law to have a positive impact on people and the planet. We believe lawyers are uniquely positioned to advocate for and champion a truly sustainable and inclusive economy in line with GAIL’s purposes. We leverage the expertise of lawyers to accelerate the shift of corporate models and capital to more sustainable and impactful forms which make sure business is truly a sustainable force for good. We also draw learning from across the full spectrum of Impact disciplines in law and business. We profile, connect, educate, inspire and mobilise Impact lawyers – locally and around the world. Together, we aim to use the practice of law to create a truly sustainable and inclusive economy. GAIL shares learnings that exist within our community widely to equip lawyers with the knowledge they need to take action. Lawyers are powerful advocates, champions and gatekeepers. Through our programming, we identify and showcase examples of some of the most Impactful work lawyers across the world are engaged in. We highlight legal approaches and tools that can be used elsewhere across the world, and that can be scaled up. By distributing insights and practical learnings effectively, we enable lawyers in any part of the world to act on this knowledge.
