“Clients in the food and agriculture sector can depend on me to speak their language and provide experienced counsel to navigate regulatory issues and provide vigorous representation.” John G. Dillard Principal Attorney, USDA Practice Head Linkedin Washington, DC jdillard@ofwlaw.com (202) 518-6349 John Dillard draws on his extensive practical and legal experience to provide knowledgeable and […]
“You come to us because the issue is unique. I bring the experience and imagination to reach the resolution and your success.” David L. Durkin Principal Linkedin Washington, DC ddurkin@ofwlaw.com (202) 518-6313 Mr. Durkin specializes in food safety regulation by the FDA with more than twenty-five years’ experience working directly with the produce industry. He
“I have had the unique privilege of working for nearly 40 years at the intersection of FDA- and Customs-enforced laws and regulations, policies, and procedures both inside the FDA and in private practice. I have taken these experiences and devoted my practice to empowering people to improve lives with the many fabulous products my clients
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“I look forward to helping our clients understand and meet the challenges they face in this rapidly changing trade policy and regulatory environment.” Edward J. Farrell Principal Washington, DC efarrell@ofwlaw.com (202) 518-6346 (202) 494-5445 Ed advises clients on international trade matters, particularly those affecting agricultural and food products. He has decades of experience representing clients
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Stewart Fried Principal Linkedin Washington, DC sfried@ofwlaw.com (202) 518-6326 Stewart Fried has broad expertise in all SNAP and WIC-related matters and represents associations, supermarkets, convenience stores, and other SNAP-eligible retailers on a wide variety of issues before FNS, Congress, and in federal courts across the country, including providing statutory and regulatory advice to and representation
“Our clients in regulated industries face potential litigation at every turn. My job is not only to defend those cases, but to reduce your risk of being sued in the first place. It starts with an efficient risk-management plan and a knowledgeable, science-based response to demand letters and prelitigation notices and claims. But if you
“I work in a cost-effective manner, treating each client representative as an individual, employing my expertise and both traditional and creative means to resolve issues and reach objectives.” Michael J. O’Flaherty Principal Washington, DC moflaherty@ofwlaw.com (202) 518-6320 Michael is a Principal Attorney at OFW Law and heads the Food/Supplement Practice Team. He concentrates his efforts,
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“If you need a savvy counselor to your trade association, a skilled regulatory specialist with deep experience in the pharmaceutical and cannabis industries, or a national expert in drug supply chain and security challenges, I can advise you.” Tish Eggleston Pahl Principal/ Drug Practice Head Linkedin Washington, DC tpahl@ofwlaw.com (202) 518-6317 Tish is a highly experienced
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Bruce A. Silverglade Principal Washington, DC bsilverglade@ofwlaw.com (202) 518-6316 Bruce has three decades of experience advising businesses and associations on FDA and FTC regulatory matters involving food labeling, advertising, and safety. His practice includes resolution of competitive disputes, class action cases, responses to FDA regulatory proposals, and enforcement matters. FDA – Food Labeling and Safety:
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“I will use my extensive experience gained from years in industry leading food safety, quality and sanitation combined with my deep understanding of regulation to assist companies with navigating issues with USDA and FDA actions to get back into compliance. This includes assistance with not only developing and updating USDA-FSIS HACCP and SSOP plans but
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“Marketing FDA-regulated products can be tricky and needs to be strategic, particularly in a world where technology evolves much faster than regulations. I strive to provide my clients with forward thinking strategic advice, and work with the government to find solutions in order to ensure products are compliant and to avoid obstacles that may impeded
Philip Karsting Senior Policy Advisor Linkedin Washington, DC pkarsting@ofwlaw.com (202) 789-1212 Phil helps clients navigate Capitol Hill and executive agencies on issues related to food and agriculture. He draws on more than 23 years experience with congressional budgets and annual appropriations as well as four years leading an executive branch trade agency whose 1,300 employees
Jay Vroom Senior Policy Advisor Washington, DC jvroom@ofwlaw.com 202-427-7932 Jay provides clients with strategic advice on government affairs and communications matters mainly in the agriculture/food and public health sectors. His more than 45 years of agricultural trade association experience has focused principally on agricultural, environmental and health regulation matters. EPA and State Pesticide and Biotechnology
“I have dealt with a wide variety of Customs and international trade issues over my 50-year career. This enables me to resolve the specific issues at hand while being cognizant of other important considerations that may not be readily apparent to importers and exporters.” Thomas J. O’Donnell Of Counsel Washington, DC todonnell@ofwlaw.com 202-518-6323 Tom O’Donnell
“Foreign and domestic manufacturers and importers can rely on me to provide comprehensive, detail-oriented, results-driven advice on navigating trade compliance and mitigating regulatory administrative enforcement actions.” Denise Calle Associate Attorney Linkedin Miami, FL dcalle@ofwlaw.com 202-518-6315 Denise is a bilingual Spanish-speaking attorney who has exclusively practiced Customs and International Trade Law since admission to the Florida
Kyla Kaplan Associate Attorney Linkedin Washington, DC kkaplan@ofwlaw.com (202) 518-6348 Kyla Kaplan leverages her practical experience and knowledge to advise clients on regulatory and compliance matters across a range of innovative issues involving USDA and FDA-regulated food and agricultural law. Kyla is a food lawyer who assists her clients at every stage of production and
“Attention to detail is key when it comes to regulatory compliance. I research my clients’ needs with the same level of rigor and scrutiny as I would my own.” April M. Bartosch Supervisory Regulatory Specialist Linkedin Washington, DC abartosch@ofwlaw.com 202-518-6312 April Bartosch routinely aids clients with matters related to FDA and USDA compliance. Years of
“It’s a joy to be able to connect with people all over the world and help simplify their experience navigating U.S. regulatory compliance.” Jessica Calafiore Regulatory Specialist Washington, DC jcalafiore@ofwlaw.com 202-518-6327 Jessica’s experience in the compliance industry has allowed her to gain proficiency in working with a number of regulatory agencies. She routinely provides clients
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“Ensuring global food security is not just a humanitarian duty, but a strategic necessity for national security. Hunger breeds instability and conflict.” Ben Dash Policy Advisor Washington, DC bdash@ofwlaw.com 202-234-2686 As a Policy Advisor in Washington, D.C., Ben translates complex policy issues into effective federal strategies for clients. His current focus on food, agriculture, cannabis,
“What keeps you awake at night? With over 25 years of FDA experience, let me assist with your Food Safety and Import Compliance concerns.” Brian Ravitch Senior Regulatory Advisor Washington, DC bravitch@ofwlaw.com 202-518-6310 Brian Ravitch has a thorough knowledge of FDA regulatory laws, practices, and procedures in the area of food and feed programs. As a
Kenneth D. Ackerman Senior Counsel Washington, DC kackerman@ofwlaw.com (202) 518-6358 Ken concentrates his practice on Federal crop insurance, agriculture programs, cases before the National Appeals Division, arbitration and related litigation, and legislative affairs. His crop insurance work has covered all aspects of the program, assisting farm producers, insurance companies, grower organizations, and product developers. Ken
Richard L. Frank Senior Counsel Washington, DC rfrank@ofwlaw.com (202) 518-6363 Rick Frank, a founding principal of OFW Law, served as the firm’s Managing Principal for 38 years. Rick is a well-recognized expert on the labeling, advertising, and inspection and safety of food and drug products regulated by the FDA, USDA, and FTC, and is active
“National and global food security is essential. I remain committed to this goal in all that I do.” Marshall Matz Senior Counsel Washington, DC mmatz@ofwlaw.com (202) 789-1212 Marshall has devoted his career, for the most part, to domestic and global food security. Starting as Counsel to the Senate Committee on Agriculture he crafted all the
“For over 25 years, my goal has been to provide timely, insightful and accurate legal advice to my meat, poultry and other food clients. Food companies subject to intense regulatory scrutiny by USDA and FDA have a right to demand these qualities from their regulatory attorney.” Brett Schwemer Senior Counsel Washington, DC bschwemer@ofwlaw.com (202) 518-6359
“There are great opportunities for advancing agendas with federal agencies and Congress. My goal is to help clients identify those opportunities and turn them into accomplishments.” Roger R. Szemraj Senior Counsel Washington, DC rszemraj@ofwlaw.com (202) 789-1212 Roger advises associations and individual clients on agricultural appropriations; Farm Bills; food assistance programs; international food aid and development
