Kyla Kaplan
Associate
- Washington, DC
- kkaplan@ofwlaw.com
- 301.448.0217
Kyla Kaplan received her B.S., J.D., and Master of Law (LL.M) focused in the various areas surrounding food, agriculture, and drug law. As an attorney, Kyla brings with her knowledge and awareness of innovative areas of FDA and USDA regulations. Prior to joining OFW, Kyla spent time working in diverse sectors subject to FDA and USDA regulatory law. This includes industry experience with both Tyson Foods and Walmart’s Food Safety and Compliance teams. Kyla also has experience working with federal and state agencies on water quality and environmental matters. Outside of employment experiences, Kyla also led the publication of two legal journals, participated in several food-focused nonprofits, and gained experience with legal clinics at the University of Maryland School of Law and Harvard Law School.
Kyla specifically chose to focus her career on regulatory law surrounding the evolving food supply system and applies this passion to help clients unpack complex changes. Her background in business, agencies, and nonprofits informs how she tailors her approach to assist clients in achieving their goals.
- Assisting clients in understanding the major food laws such as the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, Egg Products Inspection Act, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, (as amended, e.g., by the Food Safety Modernization Act), and Packers and Stockyard Act.
- Advising clients on food safety and compliance
- Development of HACCP and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls;
- Drafting Food Safety Management Systems and Safety Management Plans;
- Support record keeping, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and FDA inspections, and the handling of corrective actions.
- Advising clients on food labeling/advertising and food fraud issues
- Providing up to date advice on recent and emerging regulatory events, including, but not limited to: (1) Sesame addition to major allergens; (2) New baby food/infant food regulations; and (3) Cannabis/Hemp Law
- Investigating enforcement issues arising from FSIS notices and FDA warning letters
- Supporting industry, suppliers, producers, and consumers with general recall issues
- Assist clients on environmental law and health law issues
Credentials
Education
University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, AK
LL.M., Food Law, May 2021
University of Maryland Carey School of Law, Baltimore, MD
J.D., Certified: Environmental & Health Law, May 2020
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
B.S., Environmental Studies, Journalism, Minor in Leadership, May 2017
Bar Admissions
Illinois; and
District of Columbia (pending)
Community Involvement
Food and Drug Law Institute
American Agricultural Law Association
