Securities,
Government,
Corporate
Jun. 4, 2020
ESG disclosure issues during—and after—the COVID-19 pandemic
So-called “environmental, social and governance,” or ESG, disclosures may soon become a topic for an increasing number of company management teams and boards of directors as they plan for periodic and annual reporting on a go-forward basis.
Peter I. Altman
Partner
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP
Phone: (310) 728-3085
Email: paltman@akingump.com
Brooklyn Law School
Peter represents investment management firms, private and public companies, and individuals in white collar and other government enforcement and regulatory matters, securities class litigation and internal investigations. He also advises investment advisers on day-to-day risk management issues related to topics including securities trading, compliance with the Investment Advisers Act, and the use of big data and alternative forms of electronic communication.
Stacey H. Mitchell
Partner
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Email: shmitchell@akingump.com
Stacey provides strategic advice to companies and handles complex criminal and civil litigation. As a former deputy general counsel at the Environmental Protection Agency and chief of the Department of Justice's Environment Crimes Section, she is a leader in Akin Gump's ESG and crisis management work.
Bryan C. Williamson
Associate
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Email: bwilliamson@akingump.com
Bryan advises on a range of environmental regulatory, transactional and litigation matters. He is a member of the firm's ESG practice, working with clients on the business and legal risks associated with ESG and sustainability initiatives.
Joshua Tate
Associate
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Email: jtate@akingump.com
Joshua works with clients on complex commercial disputes and litigation.
Chairman Jay Clayton and Director of the Division of Corporation Finance William Hinman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requested that public reporting companies respond to the COVID-19 crisis by providing "as much information as is practicable regarding their current financial and operating status, as well as their future operational and financial planning." While the level of disclosure to follow is sure to vary widely, with accommodations for "work f...
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