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Provided by Jessica P. O’Connell
Drawing from more than a decade of experience both working at FDA and in private practice, Jessica O’Connell provides strategic advice to a broad range of companies and trade associations in engaging with food and drug regulatory bodies and Congress. Ms. O’Connell works closely with clients to develop product strategies that are low-risk from both a regulatory and litigation perspective while also meeting marketing goals and objectives. She regularly counsels clients regarding potential crises, such as recalls, regulator investigations, and other unanticipated regulatory attention, and has successfully represented clients in both FDA and FTC investigations, including negotiating consent decrees with DOJ, and in matters before the NAD. She also engages with Congress and state legislators on a range of legislative efforts, including relating to alternative meat, cosmetics, and other food labeling requirements.
Ms. O’Connell previously served as Associate Chief Counsel in FDA’s Office of Chief Counsel, where she advised various components of FDA and HHS on a range of legal issues.
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Jessica is highly intelligent, thoughtful, strategic, and a true partner. She feels like a member of the team and partners as such.
As a respected industry expert, Jessica draws upon extensive experience across multiple clients to deliver actionable, business-oriented guidance.
Jessica is highly intelligent, thoughtful, strategic, and a true partner. She feels like a member of the team and partners as such.
As a respected industry expert, Jessica draws upon extensive experience across multiple clients to deliver actionable, business-oriented guidance.