Patagonia, Newman’s Own and Mozilla Talk Purpose Ownership
November 20, 2026
Virtual
November 20, 2026 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Partner Melanie Bartlett will join for a conversation followed by a Q&A about the key legal structures these leading companies have utilized to lock in their mission to dedicate all profits to good causes in perpetuity. Moderated by Isis Bous of Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation, Alex Amouyel (CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation), Mark Surman (President of Mozilla), Greg Curtis (Executive Director of Patagonia’s Holdfast collective) and Melanie Bartlett (Partner at Foley Hoag) will discuss their experience and the tradeoffs between each model. Perfect for business owners and their advisors considering purpose ownership.
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