Tom Plotkin advises companies on a broad range of ESG issues with a focus on social responsibility, including business and human rights, equity and civil rights, and external engagement and brand reputation.

As a member of Covington’s Business and Human Rights practice, Tom advises clients on all aspects of the corporate responsibility to respect human rights, including issues related to supply chain due diligence and responsible sourcing, downstream product use and human rights impacts, and strategies for integrating human rights oversight into broader compliance programs.

Tom is also a member of Covington's Institutional Culture and Social Responsibility practice, where he assists companies in evaluating and managing the legal, business, and reputational risks associated with social impacts of business practices. Tom’s work in this area focuses on civil rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As a member of Covington’s ESG practice, Tom draws on his social responsibility portfolio to assist companies in bridging internal practices and external engagement strategies. Tom assists with public ESG reporting, responding to shareholder ESG proposals, and external stakeholder engagement.

Tom is also a member of Covington's Employment practice, where he advises on a range of domestic and international employment law issues.