About Kristy Balsanek

Kristy Balsanek is a partner in DLA Piper’s Environmental Regulatory and Governance practice, based in Washington, DC. She advises clients on environmental compliance, regulatory developments and policy‑driven risk management, with a particular focus on emerging environmental issues. Kristy works closely with clients across consumer goods and industrial sectors, and is actively involved in firm initiatives related to environmental regulation, plastics and sustainability. She regularly collaborates with colleagues across practices on complex regulatory and advisory matters.