Global Focus. International Experience. Business Minded.
We are the firm that helps businesses navigate complex international and national regulations relating to sustainability; environmental, social, and governance (ESG); and climate change. In a quickly changing field, work with experts that have the knowledge and experience to provide sound counsel.
- Our Location
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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+1-904-372-0770
Experience Your Business Can Trust
The McGowan Law Firm was formed to help businesses establish and grow. Over the years, we have developed a specialized practice in the quickly developing area of sustainability; environmental, social, and governance (ESG); and climate change. These developments are driven by international organizations, like the United Nations, and being incorporated into national law in jurisdictions around the world. In the United States, a political back and forth is resulting in competing messages at the federal and state levels. Global developments, especially in the European Union and Canada, will trickle down to U.S. businesses. As obligations for businesses increase in these areas, so do legal risks. It is vital that your business receives unbiased and knowledgeable counsel from a trusted attorney with experience in the field.
We minimize your risk by bringing international understanding to help your business navigate complex issues.
Our expertise

Firm founder, Jon McGowan, practices at the intersection of business and sustainability. He advises businesses, boards, attorneys, professional organizations, and governments on the impacts of international legal development in ESG, sustainability, and climate change regulations.
Jon is a contributor for Forbes, where he provides analysis and commentary on legal developments relating to ESG, sustainability, and climate change. He has authored multiple legal journal articles and regularly presents at international law conferences on the complexities of the laws relating to ESG/ sustainability and how they impact business. He is particularly focused on development in the European Union and the United States.
Practice Areas
General Business
Business Governance
Administrative Hearings
Government Relations
General Practice
Sustainability and Environment
Sustainability Reporting
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Climate Risk Reporting
Greenwashing
Climate Change Related Regulations
European Union
CSRD, CSDDD, Taxonomy
United Kingdom
Federal Regulations
State Level Compliance