Law firm launches ESG advisory team

Winston & Strawn announced the formation of its ESG advisory team to help boards and management teams oversee the complete spectrum of ESG-related legal and business issues. The team is co-chaired by Houston-based partners Mike Blankenship and Eric Johnson and includes partners from the firm’s Chicago, New York and London offices. “Amid an ever-changing business environment, it’s clear that the most resilient and successful businesses are placing ESG principles at the forefront of their core values and leveraging those principles to chart a path for financial success and future growth to the benefit of all their stakeholders, including employees, customers, vendors, local communities and stockholders,” said Blankenship. He has advised numerous clients on many ESG matters, including ESG due diligence and developing and implementing long-term ESG strategies. The team will work in a variety of areas including ESG disclosures and messaging, board oversight of ESG risks, corporate governance, shareholder activism, regulatory compliance, energy transition and alternative energy sources and crisis management. "Embracing ESG principles and implementing ESG-related programs is a unique process for every organization, tied directly to each organization's distinct cultural and brand identity," said Johnson. "Our team works closely with clients to develop and execute ESG-related initiatives that best fit their specific needs to the benefit of all of their stakeholders."

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