More than ever, the COVID-19 crisis has focused investors, the board of directors, and management on the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) issues. These issues impact investor decisions as well as the way boards oversee risk management.

A company’s sustainability and long-term value are often evaluated by how well the company manages its ESG risks and opportunities. COVID-19 has been a catalyst for companies’ sustainability policies that enable them to continue to generate revenue in the pandemic and provide effective human capital management. Moreover, the Social component of ESG has become extremely important, including a company’s ability to attract and retain employees, a company’s support for diversity and inclusion initiatives, as well as a positive consumer experience in the midst of the pandemic.

Our clients operate in the environment where investors, customers, and rating agencies are increasingly focused on a company’s ability to mitigate ESG risks and act on ESG opportunities.

As ESG issues and strategies continue to shape boardroom agendas, shareholder priorities, and employee values, Blank Rome’s cross-disciplinary team of attorneys works with the board of directors and management to align our services around every aspect of ESG.

How We Can Help

What Sets Us Apart

Our attorneys:

• Bring unique perspectives with experience representing both company and investor clients on ESG issues.
• Stand out as thought leaders, organizing, sponsoring, hosting, and presenting webinars and events on various ESG topics, and we are regularly quoted in media publications on emerging ESG issues.
• Build cross-disciplinary client service teams tailored for each client’s specific needs and goals.
• Combine the depth and experience of a large firm practice with a commitment to close personal attention to the client and the matters involved.
• View ourselves as a business partner and trusted counselor to our clients and understand our clients’ businesses, their needs, and their priorities, so that we may provide creative and practical advice.
• Invest in long-term relationships and create client service teams to ensure effective and efficient delivery of legal services.
• Place an emphasis on preventive measures to preempt problems before they arise and help our clients prepare for changes in regulations.
• Provide value-added services to our clients, including in-house training programs, CLE programs, and newsletters.