Sustainability & Responsible Business
Overview
In today's rapidly evolving business environment, clients face increasing expectations from regulators, investors, customers, and communities to operate with integrity, transparency, and accountability. At Davis Wright Tremaine, our Sustainability & Responsible Business practice helps companies, investors, and organizations navigate this landscape with confidence, aligning purpose with performance while mitigating legal and reputational risk. We see beyond compliance and help our clients turn risks into opportunities.
We advise across the full spectrum of sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, combining deep subject matter expertise with a cross-disciplinary approach. Our team draws on experience across corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation, finance, and public policy to deliver holistic, practical solutions tailored to each client's objectives.
"There's incredible opportunity in aligning ESG with business strategy—if you do it right. Our approach is grounded not just in compliance, but in helping clients integrate sustainability and governance priorities into their operations in a way that actually drives results."
Head of Sustainability & Responsible Business practice at Davis Wright Tremaine
What We Do
Why Clients Choose Us
"We partner with our clients to identify opportunities and prepare for a future where ESG is a fact of life."
Sean Atkins, Partner
Co-chair, Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources
"We work with mission-driven organizations to build sustainable structures that create lasting impact."
Jean Tom, Partner
Chair, Tax-Exempt Organizations
"ESG is not something new for our firm. Our lawyers have been practicing in these areas a long time."
Chris Ford, Partner
Financial Services
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