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Alumni Perspectives: Jacquelyn MacLennan, Former Partner at White & Case and Hon. Professor at the University of Edinburgh

Wed 26 June 2024

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Jacquelyn MacLennan (LLB, 1983 & PGD, 1984) was a Partner at White & Case, one of the world's leading global law firm of more than 2,500 lawyers worldwide. Jacquelyn focused in particular on EU competition law, international trade law (customs law, sanctions and export controls) and risk management issues. She is recognised as a leading lawyer in her areas of expertise and human rights. Jacquelyn was the Leader of White & Case’s Global Pro Bono Practice, and actively involved in White & Case’s support for Bhutan’s first law school, and the African Centre on Law & Ethics Programme, where she teaches legal ethics and business and human rights to young lawyers and law students. 

Edinburgh Law School was pleased to host Jacquelyn MacLennan on 7th November 2023, for an Alumni Perspectives presentation, as she reflected on her career since graduating from Edinburgh Law School, becoming the Global Pro Bono Practice Leader for White & Case, and spoke about the relationship between ESG and pro bono. 

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