Gary Jay Kushner
Partner
Washington, D.C.
Practice Group
Regulatory
Gary Jay Kushner knows the food industry inside and out as he has been a part of it for almost 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 has participated in the development of virtually every law and regulation affecting the food industry in the last four decades. Gary 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, and evaluates their impact on the food industry from farm to table. His insight allows him to anticipate how these initiatives might change the way his clients do business so they can plan most effectively.
Gary also helps companies address regulatory compliance issues, advising them on labeling, advertising, inspection, and representing them in enforcement proceedings before government agencies and the courts.
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.
"Impressed interviewees with his knowledge of food regulatory issues, and is also highlighted for his extremely client service-oriented approach."
"Brings an extraordinary institutional knowledge to the table."
Areas of Focus
Representative Experience
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
Published Works
Brexit: Food Industry Implications
The ePerspectiveClient Notes
China Food and Drug Administration Issues New Guidance Documents on Foods for Special Medical Purpose
Hogan LovellsHogan Lovells Publications
Imminent Trade War Averted: Congress Repeals COOL for Beef and Pork in Omnibus Spending Bill
International Trade AlertHogan Lovells Publications
U.S. Exporters to Canada and Mexico Beware - Day of Reckoning Approaches on COOL
Hogan Lovells International Trade AlertHogan Lovells Publications
WTO Rules Against United States on Revised Country of Origin Labeling
International Trade AlertView More
