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OFW Law’s attorneys and policy advisors understand the unique challenges and regulatory environment faced by farmers, ranchers, and input suppliers. Although based in Washington, D.C., many of our professionals come from agricultural backgrounds, have prior experience in agribusiness, and in some cases, are actively involved in farming operations. Our professionals understand your business and work with you to provide creative and effective solutions based on decades of experience.
We regularly assist farm clients and input providers in understanding and navigating USDA, FDA, EPA, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations. We also represent clients in litigation and administrative proceedings involving compliance with federal regulations, environmental laws, and farm-related nuisance actions. OFW Law also provides outside counsel and advocacy services to some of the leading agricultural trade associations.
Meet Our Team
Alaxander Paul
Elenna James
Gloria Keen
Naiomi Harold
- Packers and Stockyards Act
- National Organic Program
- Cannabis
- PACA
- Food Recalls
- Trade Association
- Enforcement & Litigation
- Inspections
- Meat and Poultry
- Feed and Pet Food
- Food Labeling and Advertisement
- Food Service, Restaurants & retailers
- Due Diligence
- Farm Bill
- Appropriations
- Native American Issues
- Environmental Law
Latest Articles
John Block Reports: Time for Leadership
November 18, 2010John Block Reports: Food Safety Legislation Enhances Already Safe Food Supply
January 13, 2011John Block Reports: Don’t Cut the FDA Budget
March 31, 2011
April Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments

DOJ Finalizes Move to Schedule III for Certain Marijuana Products
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), issued a final order partially rescheduling marijuana under federal law, effective April 22,

How to Prepare for FDA and USDA Rulemaking and Public Comment
Your legal team sends an urgent alert – FDA just published a proposed rule that could fundamentally change your labeling requirements, compliance costs, or market

Government Compliance and Risk Management in Food & Agriculture
Your FSIS inspector flags a sanitation issue during routine review. FDA issues a warning letter citing preventive controls violations. USDA questions your animal-raising label claims.

Food Date Label Regulations: What Food Companies Must Know About the Coming Federal Standards
Your food products meet every safety standard. Your food date labeling complies with current regulations. Yet consumers are throwing away millions of dollars worth of

Congressional Hearing Preparation for Food Industry Companies: A Legal Guide to Oversight, Investigations, and Witness Defense
Congressional oversight of the food industry has intensified. Whether the trigger is a high-profile recall, a food safety outbreak, a supply chain failure, or a


