Brian P. Sylvester Joins Morrison Foerster as Food Regulatory Partner
In an exciting development for the food and drug regulatory landscape, Brian P. Sylvester has officially joined Morrison Foerster, a prominent global law firm, as a partner within the Complex Litigation + Advisement Group in Washington, D.C. With his extensive background and accolades, Sylvester steps in as the head of food regulatory within the firm's FDA + Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance practice.
Having accumulated over a decade of experience in both governmental and private sectors, Sylvester is widely recognized as an expert in regulatory issues relating to innovative food technologies. His expertise comes at a time when businesses are increasingly navigating complex regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As highlighted by Chambers, Sylvester’s insights into FDA and USDA regulations are invaluable for leading global companies and trade associations.
Prior to joining Morrison Foerster, he served at another leading firm, where he held the position of firmwide chair of its Food Regulatory practice. Specializing in FDA- and USDA-regulated products, he is adept in various areas including the food and beverage sector. His services extend to new product development, auditing, crisis management, labeling, advertising, enforcement actions, and investigations within the food regulatory arena.
Brigid DeCoursey Bondoc, who oversees the FDA + Healthcare Regulatory team, expressed enthusiasm about Sylvester's arrival, stating that his focus on emerging food tech and regulations will significantly contribute to the firm's ability to aid clients operating at the cutting edge of the food and agriculture technology.
Mitchell Presser, co-chair of the Food + Agriculture Group at Morrison Foerster, also commended Sylvester’s expertise, mentioning that his practice synergizes well with the firm’s existing food and agriculture industry initiatives. Sylvester's arrival signals an expansion of regulatory capabilities that can benefit high-tech food, consumer packaged goods clients, and more.
Sylvester’s regulatory practice embraces a comprehensive perspective of the entire food product life cycle, focusing on everything from “farm to fork.” This includes developing tailored strategies for commercializing food tech innovations like transgenic crops and alternative proteins, including cultivated meat and fermentation-derived ingredients. His advisory role extends beyond food to empower clients in navigating regulations concerning cosmetics, over-the-counter drugs, medical devices, and a variety of commodities regulated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
A distinguished voice in the global food tech regulatory sphere, Sylvester frequently participates in industry events across the U.S., European Union, China, and Israel. His noteworthy career has garnered numerous awards and recognitions, including commendations from Chambers USA, Bloomberg Law, and The National Law Journal.
Upon joining Morrison Foerster, Sylvester expressed excitement about collaborating with the firm’s cross-disciplinary Food + Agriculture team. He emphasizes the value of leveraging his substantial regulatory experience from the USDA and FDA to assist clients in overcoming their most intricate regulatory challenges. His goal is to expand the firm’s food regulatory offerings and to contribute to novel developments in the food tech domain as he integrates into Morrison Foerster’s D.C. office and its global network of professionals.
Having accumulated over a decade of experience in both governmental and private sectors, Sylvester is widely recognized as an expert in regulatory issues relating to innovative food technologies. His expertise comes at a time when businesses are increasingly navigating complex regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As highlighted by Chambers, Sylvester’s insights into FDA and USDA regulations are invaluable for leading global companies and trade associations.
Prior to joining Morrison Foerster, he served at another leading firm, where he held the position of firmwide chair of its Food Regulatory practice. Specializing in FDA- and USDA-regulated products, he is adept in various areas including the food and beverage sector. His services extend to new product development, auditing, crisis management, labeling, advertising, enforcement actions, and investigations within the food regulatory arena.
Brigid DeCoursey Bondoc, who oversees the FDA + Healthcare Regulatory team, expressed enthusiasm about Sylvester's arrival, stating that his focus on emerging food tech and regulations will significantly contribute to the firm's ability to aid clients operating at the cutting edge of the food and agriculture technology.
Mitchell Presser, co-chair of the Food + Agriculture Group at Morrison Foerster, also commended Sylvester’s expertise, mentioning that his practice synergizes well with the firm’s existing food and agriculture industry initiatives. Sylvester's arrival signals an expansion of regulatory capabilities that can benefit high-tech food, consumer packaged goods clients, and more.
Sylvester’s regulatory practice embraces a comprehensive perspective of the entire food product life cycle, focusing on everything from “farm to fork.” This includes developing tailored strategies for commercializing food tech innovations like transgenic crops and alternative proteins, including cultivated meat and fermentation-derived ingredients. His advisory role extends beyond food to empower clients in navigating regulations concerning cosmetics, over-the-counter drugs, medical devices, and a variety of commodities regulated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
A distinguished voice in the global food tech regulatory sphere, Sylvester frequently participates in industry events across the U.S., European Union, China, and Israel. His noteworthy career has garnered numerous awards and recognitions, including commendations from Chambers USA, Bloomberg Law, and The National Law Journal.
Upon joining Morrison Foerster, Sylvester expressed excitement about collaborating with the firm’s cross-disciplinary Food + Agriculture team. He emphasizes the value of leveraging his substantial regulatory experience from the USDA and FDA to assist clients in overcoming their most intricate regulatory challenges. His goal is to expand the firm’s food regulatory offerings and to contribute to novel developments in the food tech domain as he integrates into Morrison Foerster’s D.C. office and its global network of professionals.
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