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Senior CounselWashington, D.C.
Email [email protected]hoganlovells.com
Phone +1 202 637 5759
Fax +1 202 637 5910
Practice groupGlobal Regulatory
"[R]evered by clients as 'an icon of food law.'"
Chambers 2015
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's former top food regulator, Joe Levitt brings a true insider's knowledge in helping clients successfully navigate complex industry regulation. Whether influencing policy making or confronting a threatened compliance action, Joe's 25 years of FDA experience puts clients in the best position to succeed.
Joe skillfully handles high-visibility recalls and compliance actions. If organizations find themselves in trouble with the FDA, they need someone with a deep insider's understanding of what works and what doesn't. Joe knows what the agency expects in the compliance arena and he can communicate a client's position calmly and effectively to the FDA so the matter is put behind them.
On behalf of the food industry, Joe was on the ground floor when Congress developed the landmark FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). He was also a leading voice for the food industry when the FDA developed regulations that all food companies must now follow. Joe and his team know how to guide clients through the labyrinth of FDA's FSMA regulations to ensure that they are as prepared as possible for a FSMA inspection by the FDA.
Joe is among the most decorated officials in FDA history, with his achievements being recognized by multiple U.S. presidents, cabinet secretaries, and FDA Commissioners. He maintains close working relationships with senior FDA officials and has served as the Board Chair of the FDA Alumni Association.
Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation (Nationwide)
Chambers USA
Food & Beverage MVP
Law360
FDA Alumni Association Founders Award
BTI Client Service All-Star
BTI Consulting Group
FDA Distinguished Alumni Award
FDA
FDA Equal Employment Opportunity Award
FDA
HHS Secretary's Certificate of Appreciation
Presidential Distinguished Executive Rank Award
FDLI Distinguished Service and Leadership Award
FDLI
Presidential Meritorious Executive Rank Award
FDA Award of Merit
FDA Commissioner's Special Citation
FDA
HHS Secretary's Special Citation
HHS Distinguished Service Award
Public Health Service Superior Service Award
Education
J.D., Boston University School of Law, cum laude, 1978
B.A., Cornell University, magna cum laude, 1975
Memberships
FDA Alumni Association (2007-2017) (Board Chair 2012-14)
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) (2005-10) (Board Chair 2007)
Food and Drug Law Institute (2004-05)
Bar admissions and qualifications
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Represented food industry in all aspects of legislative and regulations development for the landmark FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.
Represented major food company in nationwide recall and successful return to marketplace.
Counseled major food companies in responding to FDA Warning Letters and reaching successful resolution.
Counseled major food companies in responding to criminal investigations.
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