As ESG moves from aspiration to obligation, legal teams are uniquely positioned to turn regulatory pressure into strategic advantage. Flavio Monfrini, partner at Gitti and Partners, and Carmelo Lipari, Syneos Health Senior Counsel, examine how in-house and outside counsel can bridge compliance, sustainability, and business strategy — using contracts, governance, and reporting tools to turn ESG requirements into measurable value, credibility, and long-term resilience.