Published Works
Preparing for and responding to FDA food facility inspections China Food Safety Magazine
22 November 2017
Gary Jay Kushner
Partner, Washington, D.C.
Email gary.kushner@hoganlovells.com
Phone +1 202 637 5856
Fax +1 202 637 5910
Practice groupRegulatory
"Recognized by market sources for his strong USDA regulatory practice."
Chambers USA
Gary Jay Kushner knows the food industry inside and out as he has been a part of it for more than 40 years. His clients are some of the largest food corporations in the world as well as their trade associations. Because of his extensive exposure to the industry at all levels, Gary approaches his clients' challenges from the perspective of a food industry executive.
Gary helps address regulatory compliance issues, advising on product development, labeling, advertising, inspection, and representing clients in enforcement proceedings before government agencies and the courts.
Gary has participated in the development of virtually every law and regulation affecting the food industry in the last four decades. He analyzes legislation considered by the U.S. Congress and state legislatures and regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and other federal and state government agencies. He evaluates the legislative and regulatory impact on the food industry from farm to table. Gary's insight allows him to anticipate how these initiatives might change the way his clients do business so they can plan most effectively.
Previously, Gary served as vice president and general counsel for the American Meat Institute where he directed the organization's legal, regulatory, and legislative activities. He began his food industry career as staff counsel for Scientific Affairs for the Grocery Manufacturers of America and began his legal career as law clerk to the Honorable John R. Hess in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.
Awards and recognitions
2014, 2017-2018
FDA Law
The Best Lawyers in America
2017
Acritas Star: Food
Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers
2008-2017
Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation (Nationwide)
Chambers USA
2014-2015
Food and Drugs, Administrative Law, Legislative & Governmental Affairs
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
2013
FDA, Administrative Law, Political Law
Washington, DC Super Lawyers
2006
Distinguished Service Award
American Seed Trade Association
Distinguished Order of Zerocrats
International Who's Who of Lawyers
Who's Who in America
Who's Who in American Law
Who's Who in the East
Who's Who in the World
Education and admissions
Education
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1975
A.B., University of Michigan, with distinction, 1972
Memberships
Adjunct Fellow, University of Maryland Center for Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture Policy
Member, Advisory Board, USDA Graduate School
Member, American Agricultural Law Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, American Society of Association Executives (Past Chairman, Legal Section Council)
Member, Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)
Member, Board of Directors, Advocates for Better Children's Diets
Member, Board of Directors, Seed Programs, Inc.
Member, Board of Governors, Aleh Negev
Member, Board of Governors, City Club of Washington
Member, Federal Bar Association (Past Chairman, Council on Health and Human Services; Past Chairman, Food and Drug Committee)
Member, Governing Board, Executive Committee and National Commission, Anti-Defamation League
Member, Governing Board, Jewish National Fund
Member, Institute of Food Technologists (Member, Laws and Regulations Committee)
Member, National Strategic Initiative Steering Committee, Partnership for Food Safety Education
Member, Review Committee, National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council Report, Assessing the Nation's Framework for Addressing Animal Diseases
Bar admissions and qualifications
District of Columbia
Maryland
Court admissions
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Maryland Court of Appeals
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
U.S. Court of International Trade
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
U.S. Supreme Court
Representative experience
Helped several food manufacturers manage product recalls and related regulatory actions.
Advised an international organization on agriculture sustainability in West Africa.
Led a food industry alliance in advocating realistic government policy for regulation of pathogens.
Latest thinking and events
Hogan Lovells Events
Exporting Food to the United States: A Review of U.S. Law and Implications for Chinese Exporters
October 31, 2016: Beijing
November 3, 2016: Shanghai
Hogan Lovells Publications
China Food and Drug Administration Issues New Guidance Documents on Foods for Special Medical Purpose Client Notes
22 April 2016
Hogan Lovells Publications
Imminent Trade War Averted: Congress Repeals COOL for Beef and Pork in Omnibus Spending Bill International Trade Alert
22 December 2015
Hogan Lovells Publications
U.S. Exporters to Canada and Mexico Beware - Day of Reckoning Approaches on COOL Hogan Lovells International Trade Alert
10 December 2015
