Client Services and Collaborations
As part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and advancing specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), O’Melveny has put together a CSR Advisory Group to help clients achieve their most challenging Environmental, Social and Governance goals.
This team of CSR and ESG advisors have expertise in the following practice areas:
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In addition to its CSR Advisory Group client services, O’Melveny frequently collaborates with its clients on pro bono clinics, volunteer projects, disaster relief giving, and nonprofit board services.
Client Collaborations: Ford
O’Melveny has joined Ford’s Legal Alliance for Women on its annual day of service since its inception. Ford’s coordinated effort across the country is geared toward promoting the empowerment and well-being of women and girls in their respective communities. O’Melveny brought the Global Day of Service to California’s Bay Area, welcoming more than 20 undocumented “Dreamers” and their families to the firm’s SF office. In a combined effort between O’Melveny, Ford Motor Company, nonprofit Legal Services for Children, and other partner law firms, Dreamers were able to complete their DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) forms at no cost. And for the youngest Dreamers, volunteers built and gave away bicycles—a universal symbol of fun and freedom.
Client Services: JP Morgan
O’Melveny provides full-scope legal support for tax equity investments by JP Morgan in renewable energy projects (wind and solar). Our support includes review and negotiation of relevant transaction documents and due diligence in areas of law including, but not limited to, corporate, tax, real estate, energy regulatory, and environmental. As part of our environmental due diligence review, O’Melveny evaluates efforts by the project sponsor to minimize environmental impacts, including compliance with the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines and Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance.
Client Collaborations: Humana
O’Melveny lawyers joined forces with Humana’s legal team and nonprofit Wine To Water to build 250 water filters that will be sent to areas of the world that have limited access to clean water.
Client Services: CSR Insights
“As companies are increasingly called upon to not only invest in but also report on the depth of their CSR programs, including detailed CSR reports and often public ESG disclosures, they now face requests for third-party verification of their programs’ achievements. Obtaining verification can be expensive and time consuming, but when managed strategically it may offer significant benefits to corporate culture and profitability.”
Read more from “Companies Face Demand for Third-Party CSR Certifications,” an article authored by members of our CSR Advisory Group.
Client Collaborations: Bank of America
O’Melveny partnered with Bank of America to fill backpacks with school supplies, toys, and hand-decorated note cards from the children of O’Melveny employees. The backpacks were sent to Afghanistan for US troops to give to orphaned children in the region.