> Sarah E. Light, JD Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics; Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Climate Center About Sarah Sarah E. Light is a professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has taught Environmental Management, Law and Policy; Climate and Environmental Leadership; Business, Social Responsibility, and the Environment; and Negotiation. Her research examines issues at the intersection of environmental law, corporate sustainability, and business innovation. Her articles have appeared in the Stanford Law Review, the Duke Law Journal, the UCLA Law Review, and the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, among others. Professor Light has received numerous teaching awards for MBA and undergraduate teaching, including the Teaching Excellence Award. Prior to joining the Wharton faculty, Professor Light served for 10 years as an assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of New York, including four years as chief of the environmental protection unit. Professor Light earned her JD from Yale Law School, an MPhil in politics from Oxford University where she was a Rhodes Scholar, and an AB from Harvard College. Executive Education Programs TaughtBusiness Essentials for ExecutivesAccelerate your career with an in-depth understanding of the core concepts that drive business in every industry. Tap into the minds of Wharton’s world-renowned MBA faculty to become a stronger, more decisive leader. Impact, Value, and the Materiality of SustainabilityExplore how sustainability factors drive long-term value in investment and corporate strategy. This nine-week live online program equips executives with tools in climate-risk governance, stakeholder engagement, and geostrategy while fostering dialogue with leading faculty and peers. Participants will leave empowered to create sustainable competitive advantage and steward environmental and societal change. The CFO: Becoming a Strategic PartnerThis program helps you refine your leadership style, communicate your financial knowledge to other leaders, and extend your influence across the organization. You will enhance your ability to impact your organization's strategy and value creation.
