Kristy Balsanek
DLA Piper LLP (US)
United States
Serving as global co-chair of DLA Piper LLP (US)’ sustainability practice, Kristy Balsanek is a standout advisor across sustainability and ESG regulation, greenwashing risk, and Extended Producer Responsibility issues.
Balsanek regularly assists major multinational corporations with global sustainability horizon scanning, helping clients comply with US and global emissions, climate, supply chain, packaging, and labelling disclosure and reporting requirements.
As head of its US ESG steering committee, Balsanek plays a key role within the firm’s ESG and climate initiatives. Balsanek leads the firm’s Climate Action programming, helps drive its engagement with the COP summits, and oversees its annual sustainability report.