Department profile
Morrison Foerster

Impact Investing

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Morrison Foerster

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Impact Investing - USA

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster houses a widely respected practice known for its extensive representations of family offices, fund sponsors, nonprofits and social enterprises. The firm continues to attract high-caliber investors in the energy and environment spaces. The firm is valued for its expertise in structuring and operating all manner of funds, debt and equity-related investments to incorporate and or promote mission. The group offers an integrated service, leveraging expertise in tax, venture capital, banking and finance and M&A to structure and document impact transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster assisted GoFundMe.org with the launch of its Weather Resilience Fund. The company wishes to address extreme weather and the impact it has on vulnerable people across the globe.

Strengths

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  • MoFo's team are leaders in impact finance.

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  • The team's experience and acumen are considered to be among the best in the business.

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  • The speed at which the MoFo team works is remarkable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Susan Mac Cormac
    Band 1Susan Mac Cormac

    Susan Mac Cormac

    Susan Mac Cormac cochairs the Social Enterprise and Impact Investing practice at the firm. She is admired for her representation of foundations, family offices and private equity funds in complex and innovative structured investments. Susan is a go-to for impact investing in the climate and energy space.

    • Susan is foundational in this space.

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    • Susan is excellent.

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    • Susan is a visionary and a phenomenal lawyer.

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    • Susan is a true leader in the field of impact finance law.

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  • Up and ComingAlfredo Silva
    Up and ComingAlfredo Silva

    Alfredo Silva

    Alfredo Silva cochairs the firm's Social Enterprise and Impact Investing Group. Alfredo expertly counsels investors and companies, including non-profits on capital markets and venture capital impact-driven transactions. He enjoys a sterling reputation for his impact work in the agtech and fintech sectors.

    • He is a go-to for the most difficult issues.

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