Susan Mac Cormac
Morrison Foerster
At Morrison & Foerster, Susan Mac Cormac is a prominent figure in sustainability and impact investing, and co-chairs the ESG + Sustainability and Social Enterprise + Impact Investing practices. She advises companies and investors on ESG matters, corporate governance, and innovative financing structures for clean technology and renewable energy projects. Her pioneering work includes advising on the creation of the Sustainability Principles Objectives (SPO) Framework, a first-of-its-kind ESG framework, in partnership with eco-friendly sneakers maker Allbirds.
Beyond her legal work, Mac Cormac is actively engaged in shaping the sustainability landscape. She serves on the boards of the Ceres President’s Council and the Stanford Global Projects Center, contributing her expertise to drive sustainable business initiatives. She also shares her knowledge through teaching engagements at institutions like UC Berkeley and Stanford.
A recognized thought leader, Mac Cormac frequently speaks and publishes on ESG, impact investing, and corporate responsibility. Her insights are featured in both legal updates and major media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg Law.