Morrison Foerster is known for handling complex environmental litigation and advising on emerging ESG and sustainability issues, and excels in environmental defense, toxic torts, regulatory compliance, crisis management, and climate change legislation. William Tarantino  leads the environmental litigation and regulatory team, specializing in climate claims, hazardous substances, and consumer safety, and advises on due diligence and compliance, drawing from his EPA experience. Susan Mac Cormac  heads the firm's ESG and energy practices, advising on impact investments, sustainable financing, and governance, with expertise in clean tech and renewable energy. Both are based in San Francisco.
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Key clients

  • Mars
  • Thinx
  • Commerce Trust Company
  • Seagate Technology The Nature Conservancy
  • Revlon
  • Burchell Nursery, Inc.
  • Clearwater Seafoods
  • Nouryon
  • Harbor Freight Tools
  • Alexandria Real Estate

Work highlights

  • Representing Mars against a class action relating to the company's labeling of certain dark chocolate products.

Lawyers

Practice head

William Tarantino; Susan Mac Cormac