Overview | Food Law Regulation, Compliance and Litigation

The Premier Forum for the Food Industry on Legal Developments, Regulatory Compliance, and Litigation Strategies

Join key stakeholders from top food manufacturers, legal counsel, and government agencies to address the most pressing challenges facing the industry.

From the latest FDA ingredient safety guidelines and cell-cultivated protein regulations to labeling updates and advertising compliance under the new FTC guidelines, this conference is your one-stop resource for essential insights and strategies to ensure your products remain compliant and competitive.

Over two days, engage in critical discussions, practical scenarios, and invaluable networking opportunities to help you stay ahead in this dynamic industry.

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

Miriam Guggenheim

Partner
Covington & Burling LLP

Kelly Laudon

Director Assistant General Counsel – Regulatory
The Hershey Company

Sharon Mayl

Partner
DLA Piper LLP

Featured Speakers

Ebru Basaran-Shull

EVP – Ethics & Compliance
Sargento Foods, Inc.

Wendy Fiel

Chief Legal Officer
Sabra Dipping Company

Kelly Foos

Associate General Counsel
Post Consumer Brands

Cindy Kruger

Chief Counsel – Food Safety & Regulatory
PepsiCo Inc.

Mark Leonard

General Counsel
Sunsweet Growers Inc.

John Luedke

General Counsel, Global Food Law
Mars

Key Topics

Post-Election Debrief for the Food Industry: Succeeding in an Increased State of Uncertainty, and Exploring the Impacts of Policies and Tariffs under ‘Trump 2.0’

Navigating the New Human Foods Program (HFP): Updates, Priorities, and What a Modernized, Unified Approach Means for the Food Industry

Unpacking Ultra-processed Food: Exploring the Impact of Martinez v. Kraft Heinz on the Food Industry and Next Steps for Food Manufacturers

Roadmap to GRAS Reform: Exploring the Current Landscape of Self-GRAS and How Food Manufacturers are Preparing for Changes to FDA Requirements

Class Action Litigation Trends in the Food Industry: Exploring the Threat of Proposition 65 to Food Manufacturers and Best Practices to Mitigate Risk, Control Litigation Costs

Cracking Down on Contaminants: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Heavy Metals, Pesticides, and Food Dyes in the U.S. Food Supply

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A MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR

Food and Beverage Industry:

In-House Counsel, with responsibilities for corporate law, litigation, regulation, advertising, and promotion
Compliance and Government Affairs Officers and Executives
Safety and Quality Officers and Managers
Nutrition and Labeling Directors and Executives
Regulatory Affairs Officers and Executives

Law Firm Attorneys for Food and Beverage Industry whose practices focus on:

FDA/Food law
Advertising and Promotion
Litigation

CLE ACCREDITATION

Accreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identified as non-transitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation. Learn more

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