Lauren Handel is an attorney for food, beverage, and supplement businesses and entrepreneurs. Lauren helps clients with regulatory compliance and enforcement actions, risk mitigation, commercial contracts, intellectual property, recalls, and disputes.

Lauren has more than 20 years of experience as an attorney. She previously was a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP where her practice concentrated on product liability and environmental litigation. After a decade of counseling and defending Fortune 50 companies, Lauren decided to put her skills to work for independent businesses that produce the things she is most passionate about − good food and drink.

During this episode of The Food Means Business Podcast, we discuss:⁠

• Lauren’s transition from a traditional legal career to specializing in food law and starting an independent practice
• Understanding the legal standards and regulations that apply to your products and marketing claims
• Being aware of potential legal risks, such as class-action lawsuits, ADA compliance, and Prop 65 
• Conducting a comprehensive trademark search and application as early as possible to ensure your brand is protectable and not subject to infringement liability
• Hiring a lawyer review or draft key contracts to avoid potential pitfalls

Connect with Lauren:

• Follow Lauren on LinkedIn    
• Follow Handel Food Law on LinkedIn 
• Visit Handel Food Law 

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