LAW AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: ADVOCATING FOR JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
LAW AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: ADVOCATING FOR JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY — Reimagining the Legal Profession’s Role in the SDG Era Abstract The legal profession, as a cornerstone of governance and justice, holds a unique position in advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This article explores how law firms, in-house counsel, and legal institutions are aligning their practices with the SDGs through advocacy, compliance, and innovation. By focusing on SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) as a linchpin, the legal sector is driving systemic change in areas such as climate litigation, gender equality, corporate accountability, and access to justice. Challenges like ethical dilemmas, regulatory fragmentation, and greenwashing risks are examined alongside opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and purpose-driven legal practice. I. Introduction The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development underscores the rule of law as critical ...