Food Law and Policy Career Guide

Food Law
and Policy
Career
Guide
For anyone interested in an internship or a career in food
law and policy, this guide illustrates many of the diverse
array of choices, whether you seek a traditional legal job or
would like to get involved in research, advocacy, or
policy-making within the food system.
2nd Edition
Summer 2013
Researched and Prepared by:
Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic
EmilyBroadLeib,Director
AllliCondra,ClinicalFellow
HarvardFoodLawandPolicyDivision
CenterforHealthLawandPolicyInnovation
HarvardLawSchool
122BoylstonStreet
JamaicaPlain,MA02130
[email protected]
www.law.harvard.edu/academics/clinical/lsc
Harvard Food Law Society
CristinaAlmendarez,GrantBarbosa,RachelClark,KateSchmidt,ErinSchwartz,LaurenSidner
HarvardLawSchool
www3.law.harvard.edu/orgs/foodlaw/
Special Thanks to:
LouisaDenison
KathleenEutsler
CaitlinFoley
AdamJaffee
AnnikaNielsen
KateOlender
NioushaRahbar
AdamSoliman
Note to Readers:
Thisguideisaworkinprogressandwillbeupdated,corrected,andexpandedovertime.Ifyouwanttoinclude
additionalorganizationsorsuggesteditstoanyofthecurrentlistings,[email protected].
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table of contents
anintroductiontofoodlawandpolicy...........................................................................................................................4
guidetoareasofspecialization..........................................................................................................................................5
sectionone:universities.......................................................................................................................................................6
sectiontwo:governmentagencies.................................................................................................................................20
sectionthree:non‐governmentalorganizations&researchinstitutes..........................................................40
sectionfour:internationalorganizations&agencies.............................................................................................64
sectionfive:fellowship‐&grant‐givingorganizations..........................................................................................73
sectionsix:lawfirms............................................................................................................................................................76
sectionseven:consulting&consultancyfirms.........................................................................................................97
sectioneight:foodlistservs............................................................................................................................................100
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an introduction to food law and policy
Despitefood’scentralroleinourlives,itdidnotgarnermuchattentionfromlawandpolicyquarters
untilsomewhatrecently.Fromnutritionalguidelinestofoodsafetyregulationstotradeagreements,law
andpolicydecisionsplayaroleindetermininghowfoodisgrown,processed,transported,and
consumed.Attorneyswhopracticefoodlawfacilitatetheoperationsofthefoodindustrybyadvising
clientsabouttopicssuchasregulatorycompliance,intellectualproperty,andtrade.However,the
growthofourfoodsystemhasalsoproducednewproblemsthatcanbedealtwithatthelegalandpolicy
levels,creatingmanynewandexcitingrolesforattorneys.Withthegrowingobesityandtype2diabetes
epidemicsandawideninggapinfoodaccessbetweenthosewhocanaffordfreshfoodandthose
relegatedto“fooddeserts,”thosewithlawandpolicyexpertiseareincreasinglycalledupontoidentify
andpilotsolutionstoimprovethefoodsystem.
Thisguide’sgoalistopresentanyoneinterestedinaninternshiporacareerinfoodlawandpolicywith
asamplingofthediversearrayofchoices,fromtraditionallegaljobstoresearch,advocacy,orpolicy‐
makingpositionswithinthefoodsystem.Whetheronedesirestoworkinalawfirm,forgovernment,for
anonprofit,orinacademia,lawyersinterestedinimprovingthefoodsystemwillfindmany
opportunitiestoapplytheirlegalandpolicyskillstotopicsasfar‐reachingasnutritionandglobalhealth,
intellectualproperty,trade,environmentaljustice,andhumanrights.Thiscareerguidecovers:
universitiesthathavedevelopedspecialtyprogramsrangingfromagriculturallawtonutritionandfood
science;nonprofitsthatfosterfoodpolicychangeatthelocal,state,national,andinternationallevels;
governmentagenciesestablishedtoprotectthehealthandnutritionalqualityofourfoodsupply;
internationalorganizationsthatadvocateforfarmers’rightsworldwide;foundationsthatfund
individualstakingastandagainsthunger;andlawfirmsthathavemasteredthebusinessoffoodand
agricultureandtheintricaciesofregulatorycompliance.
Overall,thisguideshouldserveasaresourcetohelpyouunderstandtherangeofopportunities
availableintheareaoffoodlawandpolicy.However,asthisisarapidlygrowingfield,thisguideis
intendedmerelyasastartingpoint.Sincemostoftheorganizationslistedherearenewtothefieldof
foodpolicy,somewillnothavepermanentorongoingemploymentopportunities.Itisimportantto
rememberthatbecauseyouareenteringanewanddynamicfield,youwillneedtoemployafairamount
ofcreativity,flexibility,andinnovationinordertofindorshapetherightpositionforyou.Thisguide
willhelpyoutobeginthinkingabouttherightplacestolook,butmakesurethatyougobeyondthe
guidetoidentifyotherorganizationsandagenciesthatcurrentlyworkinfoodlawandpolicyorthat
mayhaveaninterestinenteringthefield.Goodluckinyoursearch!
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guide to areas of specialization
Toguideyoursearchfortheorganization,job,orinternshipthatsuitsyourparticularinterests,wehave
createdalistof“areasofspecialization”andtaggedeachorganizationorentity.Thoughthelistisnot
exhaustiveandorganizationsmayspecializeinnumerousotherareas,webelieveitwillgiveyouagood
senseofwhichorganizationsfocusonissuesandprogramsthatyoumaywanttoexplore.Amongthe
variousentriesandopportunitiesincludedintheguide,youshouldbeabletousethesetermsasstarting
pointstobeginreachingouttotherightorganizations.
AreasofSpecialization
FoodSystems
GeneralLegal
Hunger/FoodSecurity
International
Labor
LandUse/Conservation
LegalAdvocacy/Litigation
NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease
Policy
PublicHealth
Research
RuralIssues
SchoolFood
Trade
UrbanIssues
Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw
AnimalWelfare
BiotechnologyandGMOs
CommunityDevelopment
DisasterRelief
Economics
Education
Environment/Sustainability
Finance/Microfinance
FoodAdvertising
FoodJustice
FoodLabeling
FoodMarketing
FoodSafety
FoodStudies
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section one: universities
Whetheryouarelookingtoworkasaresearcherorfacultymember,ortopursueanotherdegree,
universitiesareattheforefrontofresearchandactivityaroundthefoodsystemandfoodpolicy.
Workingatauniversitydepartmentorprogramfocusedonfoodsystemsprovidesawiderangeof
opportunitiesinthefield,rangingfromfoodlawandpolicy,tofoodscience,sustainableagriculture,
anthropology,andmarketing.Becausefoodpolicyisstillarelativelynewfield,theremayalsobemore
jobopportunitiesinuniversitiesthatarestartingtofocusonfoodsystemsthanthereareintheother
institutionscoveredinthisguide.Thecooperationbetweendifferentuniversityprogramsand
departmentsmakesacademiaanadvantageouschoiceforstayingattheforefrontofemergingfoodlaw
andpolicyissues,andtheacademicsettingenablesattorneystoengageinscholarlyactivitywhile
undertakingprojectsandmakingareal‐worldimpact.
Universitysettingscanalsoofferattorneystheopportunitytotakeaninterdisciplinaryapproachtofood
systemsissues,allowingthemtocombinetheirlegalskillswithotherareasofacademicandprofessional
research,inareasasdiverseaspublichealthandnutrition,environmentalimpactsofagriculture,
sustainability,governance,orregulatorychange.Finally,workingatauniversitydepartmentorprogram
focusedonfoodsystemscanprovidetheopportunitytotakeadditionalcoursesorenrollinagraduate
programwithafoodsystemfocus.Thisguidedrawsattentiontofoodsystemprogramsatuniversitiesin
theUnitedStates,butyoumayalsofindopportunitiesabroad,especiallyifyouwishtoconcentrateon
globalfoodpolicy.
AnthropologyofFood
IndianaUniversity
StudentBuilding130,701E.KirkwoodAvenue
Bloomington,IN47405
Tel:(812)855‐1041
Fax:(812)855‐4358
[email protected]
http://www.indiana.edu/~anthro/grad/foodStudies/index.shtml
Description(fromwebsite):TheanthropologydepartmentatIndianaUniversityhasuniquestrengths
andcapabilitiesinthestudyoffood.ThePh.D.concentrationintheanthropologyoffooddrawsonthose
strengthstoofferstudentsunparalleledtrainingintherolesoffoodin(1)prehistoric,historicand
modernsocieties,(2)humanevolutionandadaptation,(3)humanhealth,(4)politicaleconomic
relationships,(5)human‐environmentinteractionsincludingsustainability,(6)therepresentation,
constructionandmaintenanceofethnicity,socialclass,andculturalidentity.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodStudies,FoodSystems,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease
Employment:IncludingprofessionalvacanciesandPostdoctoralFellowshipinFoodStudies,see
http://www.indiana.edu/~anthro/about/job.shtml.
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CenterforAgricultureandFoodSystems(CAFS)
VermontLawSchool
164ChelseaStreet,POBox96
SouthRoyalton,VT05068
Tel:(802)831‐1230
http://www.vermontlaw.edu/Academics/Environmental_Law_Center/Institutes_and_Initiatives/About.ht
m
Description(fromwebsite):TheCenterforAgricultureandFoodSystems(CAFS)hasadualmission:to
developthenextgenerationofsustainablefoodandagriculturelawandpolicyleaderswhileproviding
legalandpolicyresourcesandsolutionsforcitizenstobuildandsupportsuchsystems.CAFS'approach
toprogressingsustainableagricultureandfoodsystemsissystems‐based,astheirnameimplies.CAFS
believesthatinordertotrulyfostersustainableagricultureandfood,weneedtounderstandthe
connectionsthesesystemshavetotheenvironment,energy,humanandanimalhealth,labor,and
climatechange.CAFSandVLSofferanexpandingcurriculuminfoodandagricultureforlawandpolicy
students.Inaddition,CAFSsupportsscholarsandpractitionersinproducingpractical,robust
scholarshipforusebythefoodandagriculturecommunity.CAFSalsoofferstrainingandlegaltoolsto
helpbuildsustainablelocalandregionalfoodsystems.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Education,Environment/Sustainability,Policy,
Research
Employment:Includingtwo‐yearLLMfellowship,see
www.vermontlaw.edu/About_VLS/Employment_at_VLS.htmand
http://www.vermontlaw.edu/Admissions/Tuition_and_Financial_Aid/Fellowships/Center_for_Agricult
ure_and_Food_Systems_LLM_Fellowship.htm.
CenteronFoodSecurityandtheEnvironment(FSE)
FreemanSpogliInstituteforInternationalStudies
StanfordUniversity
616SerraStreetC100
Stanford,CA94305
Tel:(650)723‐4581
Fax:(650)725‐2592
foodsecurity.stanford.edu
Description(fromwebsite):StanfordUniversity’sCenteronFoodSecurityandtheEnvironment(FSE),a
jointprogrambetweentheFreemanSpogliInstituteforInternationalStudies(FSI)andtheWoods
InstitutefortheEnvironment(Woods),addressescriticalglobalissuesofhunger,povertyand
environmentaldegradationbygeneratingvitalknowledgeandpolicy‐relevantsolutions.FSE
accomplishesthismissionthroughafocusedresearchportfolio,teachingprogram,anddirectscience
andpolicyadvising.AtFSE’scoreisaninterdisciplinaryteamofscholarsfromdepartmentssuchas
economics,politicalscience,biology,civilandenvironmentalengineering,law,earthsciences,medicine,
anthropology,education,andhistory.FSEiscurrentlyengagedinover17differentresearchprojects,
andofferscoursesforgraduateandundergraduatestudentsatStanfordinterestedinissuesofhunger,
ruraldevelopment,globalresourceandenvironmentaldegradation,agriculturaltechnology,climate
impactsonfoodsecurity,andagriculturaltradeandpolicy.
FSEprovidesdirectscienceandpolicyoutreachthroughinternationaldevelopmentandaidinstitutions,
theinternationalagriculturalresearchcenters(CGIAR),theUnitedNationsFoodandAgricultural
Organization(FAO),theU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture(USDA),environmentalnonprofitorganizations,
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privatesectorfirms,andothergroupsthatplaysignificantrolesintheagriculturaldevelopmentand
environmentarenas.
AreasofSpecialization:Economics,Environment/Sustainability,Hunger/FoodSecurity,International,
RuralIssues,Trade
Courses:Seefoodsecurity.stanford.edu/docs/fse_courses.
TheCentersforLawandthePublic’sHealth:
ACollaborativeatJohnsHopkinsandGeorgetownUniversities
www.publichealthlaw.net/index.php
www.jhsph.edu/research/centers‐and‐institutes/center‐for‐law‐and‐the‐publics‐health/
JohnsHopkins
BloombergSchoolofPublicHealth
615N.WolfeStreet
Baltimore,MD21205
www.jhsph.edu
GeorgetownUniversityLawCenter
600NewJerseyAvenue,NW
Washington,DC20001
Tel:(202)662‐9000
www.law.georgetown.edu
Description(fromwebsite):TheCentersforLawandthePublic'sHealthseekto:(i)serveasaprimary
resourceonpublichealthlawforpublichealthpractitioners,lawyers,legislators,policy‐makers,
advocates,andthepublic;(ii)improveunderstandingabouthowthelawaffectsthepreventionof
diseaseandinjurythroughresearch,education,training,collaboration,anddisseminationof
information;and(iii)promotethedevelopmentandimplementationofaneffectivepublichealthlaw
infrastructure.
TheCentersaimtodevelopcorelegalcompetenciesinpublichealthlawandcorrespondingcurricula,as
wellasnewtrainingmaterialsasneeded,andworkwithstakeholdersandnationalpartnerstodeliver
trainingsessionsandmaterialsusefulforpublichealthpractitioners,lawyers,legislators,and
policymakers.TheCentersconductlegalresearchandanalysisintargetedareasrelevanttopublic
healthlawandpolicy,examinethepublichealthlawinfrastructureandmakerecommendationsfor
neededimprovements,promotecommunicationandcollaborationamonginterestgroupsthroughour
websiteandothercommunicationmediums,andenhancethevisibilityandeffectivenessoflawasatool
forthepromotionofthepublic’shealth.
AreasofSpecialization:Policy,PublicHealth,Research
Courses:Seewww.publichealthlaw.net/Courses/PublicHealthLaw.php.
CenterforaLivableFuture(CLF)
JohnsHopkins
615N.WolfeStreet,SuiteW7010
Baltimore,MD21205
Tel:(410)502‐7578
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Fax:(410)502‐7579
[email protected]
www.jhsph.edu/clf
Description(fromwebsite):ThemissionoftheCenterforaLivableFuture(CLF)istopromoteresearch
andtodevelopandcommunicateinformationaboutthecomplexinterrelationshipsamongdiet,food
production,environmentandhumanhealthinordertoadvanceanecologicalperspectiveinreducing
threatstothehealthofthepublicandtopromotepoliciesthatprotecthealth,theglobalenvironment
andtheabilitytosustainlifeforfuturegenerations.
CLFsupportsandconductsinterdisciplinaryresearchthroughcollaborationwithexpertsinavarietyof
fields;educatesandtrainsstudentsandprofessionalsthroughdoctoralfellowships,graduatecourses
andcurricula;generatesresourcematerialsandprovidingtechnicalexpertiseforpolicy,advocacy,and
outreachinitiatives;andpartnerswithorganizationsthatcomplementCLF’sresourcesandexpertisein
ordertoimproveourfoodsystemoverallandstrengthenlocalandregionalcapacity.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Environment/Sustainability,FoodSystems,PublicHealth,Research
Courses:Seehttp://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers‐and‐institutes/johns‐hopkins‐center‐for‐a‐
livable‐future/education/JHSPH_courses/.
Employment:Includingstaffpositions,internships,studentresearchassistantpositions.See
http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers‐and‐institutes/johns‐hopkins‐center‐for‐a‐livable‐
future/get_involved/part_of_clf/.
CenterforRegionalFoodSystems
MichiganStateUniversity
480WilsonRoad
NaturalResourcesBuilding
EastLansing,MI,48824
Tel:(517)432‐1612
Fax:(517)353‐3834
[email protected]
foodsystems.msu.edu
Description(fromwebsite):ThemissionoftheCenterforRegionalFoodSystems(CRFS)istoengagethe
peopleofMichigan,theUnitedStatesandtheworldinappliedresearch,educationandoutreachto
developregionallyintegrated,sustainablefoodsystems.CRFSpartnerswithstakeholdersacross
MichigantoadvancethegoalsoftheMichiganGoodFoodCharterandworkstoeducatenewgenerations
toleadregionalfoodsystemsresearchandpractice.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,FoodSystems,Research
DepartmentofFoodScience
PurdueUniversity
745AgricultureMallDrive
WestLafayette,IN47907
Tel:(765)494‐8256
Fax:(765)494‐7953
[email protected]
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www.ag.purdue.edu/foodsci/Pages/default.aspx
Description(fromwebsite):TheDepartmentofFoodScienceiscommittedtoimpactingtheworldfood
systemandqualityoflifebyeducatingandtrainingundergraduateandgraduatestudentsforcareersin
industry,government,andacademia.Theirmissionistoexpandandtransferknowledgeforcontinuous
improvementofthesafety,quality,value,andsecurityoftheworld’sfoodsupplythroughbasicresearch
andoutreachprograms.Departmentfacilitiesincludeexcellentresearchlaboratories,aswellas
specializedfacilitiessuchasthesensoryevaluationlaboratory,pilotscale‐manufacturingplant,student
productdevelopmentandinnovationlaboratory,andenologylibraryforustoengagewiththefoodand
beverageindustryandgovernmentpartners.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodStudies,FoodSystems,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease
GraduateAdmissionsProcess:Seewww.ag.purdue.edu/foodsci/Pages/prospective_grads.aspx.
Employment:IncludingfacultypositionsandtheIndustryFellowsProgramwithintheFoodScience
GraduateProgram.Seewww.ag.purdue.edu/foodsci/Pages/employment.aspx.
DepartmentofCommunity,Agriculture,RecreationandResourceStudies(CARRS)
MichiganStateUniversity
131NaturalResourcesBuilding
EastLansingMI48824
Tel:(517)353‐5190
Fax:(517)353‐8994
www.carrs.msu.edu
Description(fromwebsite):TheDepartmentofCommunity,Agriculture,RecreationandResource
Studies(CARRS)addressescriticalissuesattheinterfacesofagriculture,naturalresources,recreation,
andcommunities.CARRS’missionistoassistthedevelopmentofsustainablecommunitiesby
conductingexcellentscholarlyresearch,teachingandoutreachinthefollowingareas:(1)educationand
civicengagement;(2)community,food,andagriculture;(3)naturalresourcesandenvironment;and(4)
recreationandtourismsystems.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSystems,Environment/Sustainability,CommunityDevelopment
Employment:Forundergraduateinternships,see
http://www.carrs.msu.edu/programs/internships.php,andgraduatefellowships,see
http://www.carrs.msu.edu/programs/fellowships.php.
Courses:Seewww.carrs.msu.edu/courses/index.php.
DrakeAgriculturalLawCenter
DrakeUniversityLawSchool
2621CarpenterAvenue
DesMoines,IA50311
Tel:(515)271‐2824
www.law.drake.edu/academics/agLaw
Description(fromwebsite):TheDrakeAgriculturalLawCenterprovidesopportunitiestostudyhowthe
legalsystemshapesourfoodsystemandinfluencestheabilityoftheagriculturalsectortoproduce,
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marketandutilizeagriculturalproducts.TheDrakeLawSchoolsupportsanarrayofcourses,
publications,conferences,andresearchinitiatives,andcreatedacertificationprograminfoodand
agriculturallaw.Studentslearnaboutlegalissuesinvolvingthefullscopeoffoodandagriculture,
includingmarketingandfinance;biotechnology;internationaltrade;soilandwaterconservation;land
useandenvironmentalissues;foodsafety;andfederalfarmprograms.TheCenteralsohosts
internationallawscholarstostudyfoodandagriculturallawandpolicyintheU.S.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,FoodSafety,Food
Systems
CoursesandCareers:IncludingtheVisitingScholarsprogramandtheSummerAgriculturalLaw
Institute.Seewww.law.drake.edu/academics/agLaw/?pageID=agCourses.
FoodandBrandLab
CornellUniversity
14WarrenHall
Ithaca,NY14853
[email protected]
www.foodpsychology.cornell.edu
Description(fromwebsite):TheFoodandBrandLabisaninterdisciplinarygroupofgraduateand
undergraduatestudentsfrompsychology,foodscience,marketing,agriculturaleconomics,human
nutrition,education,history,libraryscience,andjournalismalongwithanumberofaffiliatedfaculty.
TheLab’sresearchhasdriventhecreationoftheSmarterLunchroomsInitiativeandtheCornellCenter
forBehavioralEconomicsinChildNutritionPrograms—twoprogramsdevotedtothefunding,
conduction,anddisseminationofresearchconcerningchildren’shealth.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,FoodMarketing,NutritionandDiet‐Related
Disease,Research,SchoolFood
Employment:IncludinginternshipsandresearchopportunitiesattheLab,see
www.foodpsychology.cornell.edu/about/internships.html.
FoodLawandPolicyClinic
HarvardLawSchool
CenterforHealthLawandPolicyInnovation
122BoylstonStreet
JamaicaPlain,MA02130
Tel:(617)390‐2590
[email protected]
blogs.law.harvard.edu/foodpolicyinitiative/
Description(fromwebsite):TheFoodLawandPolicyClinicoftheHarvardLawSchoolCenterforHealth
LawandPolicyInnovationwasestablishedin2010tolinkHarvardLawstudentswithopportunities
toworkwithclientsandcommunitiesonvariousfoodlawandpolicyissues.TheClinicaimstoincrease
accesstohealthyfoods,preventdiet‐relateddiseasessuchasobesityandtype2diabetes,and
assistsmallfarmersandproducersinparticipatinginfoodmarkets.TheFoodLawandPolicyClinic
initiallyfocusedmuchofitsworkintheMississippiDeltaregion,buthassinceexpandedwithprojectsin
Massachusetts,Arkansas,Tennessee,aswellasotherregionsandcommunities.TheClinicuses
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itsexpertiseinfoodlawandpolicytobuildsimilarfederal,state,andlocaladvocacyinfrastructure
aroundaccesstofoodandassistingsmallproducers.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSystems,Policy,PublicHealth,Research,SchoolFood
Employment:IncludinginternshipsandfellowshipswithintheCenterforHealthLawandPolicy
Innovation,seehttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/foodpolicyinitiative/.
FoodMarketingPolicyCenter
UniversityofConnecticut
1376StorrsRoad,Unit4021
Storrs,CT06269
Tel:(860)486‐1927
Fax:(860)486‐2461
[email protected]
www.fmpc.uconn.edu
Description(fromwebsite):TheFoodMarketingPolicyCenterconductsresearchonfoodand
agriculturalmarketingandrelatedpolicyquestionswiththeintentiontoprovideinformationthatcan
contributetoimprovedperformanceofthefoodproductionandmarketingsystem.ThePolicyCenteris
primarilyaneconomicresearchorganization,yetitconductsinterdisciplinaryresearchwhen
appropriate,anditcommunicatesresultstothepublic.Keyusersincludefarmerandconsumer
organizations,agribusinessfirms,publicagencies,statelegislatures,andtheU.S.Congress.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodMarketing,Economics,Policy,Research
FoodStudiesProgram
TheNewSchool
DepartmentofFoodStudies
66W.12thStreet,Room901
NewYork,NY10011
Tel:(212)229‐5124
[email protected]
www.newschool.edu/continuing‐education/food‐studies
Description(fromwebsite):TheFoodStudiesProgramattheNewSchooldrawsonarangeof
disciplinestoexploretheconnectionsbetweenfoodandtheenvironment,politics,history,and
culture.Theirfacultyofculinaryhistorians,policyactivists,entrepreneurs,andscientistsprovides
studentswiththetheoreticalandpracticaltoolstheyneedtoengageinthedevelopingconversation
aboutfoodproduction,distribution,quality,andtasteandtoeffectpositivechangeintheirownfood
environments.
TheNewSchoolforPublicEngagementoffersfull‐termundergraduate‐continuingeducationcoursesin
culinaryhistory,foodpolicy,foodbusiness,foodandhealth,andfoodandculture.Theyalsooffersshort
coursesandone‐dayworkshopsforworkingandaspiringfoodprofessionals.Throughouttheyear,they
hostlectures,paneldiscussions,andreadingsopentothepublic.FoodStudiesundergraduatecourses
canbetakenaspartofaSchoolofUndergraduateStudiesbachelor'sdegreeprogram,aprogramfor
workingpeopleandothernontraditionalstudents.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodStudies,FoodSystems
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Employment:Includingpart‐andfull‐timefacultypositions,seecareers.newschool.edu/.
FriedmanSchoolofNutritionScienceandPolicy
TuftsUniversity
150HarrisonAvenue
Boston,MA02111
Tel(OfficeofAdmissions):(617)636‐3777
Fax(OfficeofAdmissions):(617)636‐3600
[email protected]
www.nutrition.tufts.edu
Description(fromwebsite):TheSchoolofNutritionScienceandPolicyistheonlygraduateand
professionalschoolofnutritioninNorthAmerica.Itsmissionistoimprovethenutritionalwell‐beingof
peopleworldwidethroughthecreationofnewknowledge,theapplicationanddisseminationof
evidence‐basedinformationandtheeducationandtrainingoffutureleadersinthefield.
Thismissionisfulfilledbybringingtogetherexpertsfromtheareasofclinicalnutrition,socialandpublic
policy,andbiomedicine.Facultyattheschoolincludebiomedicalscientists,economists,epidemiologists,
nutritionists,physicians,politicalscientistsandpsychologistswhofocusonamyriadofissueswiththe
commonthreadofnutritionanditsroleinfosteringthegrowthanddevelopmentofhumanpopulations.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodStudies,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy
Courses:Seewww.nutrition.tufts.edu/academics/courses.
Employment:Includingfacultypositions,seewww.nutrition.tufts.edu/about/jobs‐at‐friedman.
LeopoldCenterforSustainableAgriculture
IowaStateUniversity
209CurtissHall
Ames,IA50011
Tel:(515)294‐3711
Fax:(515)294‐9696
[email protected]
www.leopold.iastate.edu
Description(fromwebsite):TheLeopoldCenterforSustainableAgricultureisaresearchandeducation
centeronthecampusofIowaStateUniversitycreatedtoidentifyandreducenegativeenvironmental
andsocialimpactsoffarminganddevelopnewwaystofarmprofitablywhileconservingnatural
resources.TheCenter'sworkisfocusedintheseinitiatives:ecologicalsystemsresearch,marketingand
foodsystemsresearch,policyresearch,andcross‐cuttingresearchthatbridgesallareas(water,energy,
soilandalternativefarmingsystems).
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,FoodSystems,FoodMarketing,
Environment/Sustainability,Research
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LL.M.PrograminAgriculturalandFoodLaw
UniversityofArkansasSchoolofLaw
Fayetteville,AR72701
Tel:(479)575‐3706
Fax:(479)575‐2224
[email protected]
www.law.uark.edu/llm
www.agfoodllm.com/
Description(fromwebsite):TheLL.M.PrograminAgriculturalandFoodLawistheonlyadvancedlegal
degreeprograminagriculturalandfoodlawintheUnitedStates.Theprogramoffersthefullspectrum
oflawandpolicyfrom“farmtofork”—fromtheperspectiveofthefarmer,theprocessor,theretailer,
andtheconsumer.AlumnioftheLL.M.programcurrentlyworkin40differentstatesand17foreign
countries,servingasleadersinprivatepractice,government,agribusiness,publicpolicy,andacademia.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,FoodSystems,Policy
Courses:Seelaw.uark.edu/academics/llm.
LL.M.AdmissionsProcess:Seelaw.uark.edu/academics/llm/llm‐admission‐process.
NewJerseyInstituteforFood,Nutrition,andHealth
Rutgers,TheStateUniversityofNewJersey
63DudleyRoad,Suite122
NewBrunswick,NJ08901‐8520
Tel:(848)932‐3500
Fax:(732)932‐8690
[email protected]
http://ifnh.rutgers.edu/index.html
Description(fromwebsite):TheNewJerseyInstituteforFood,NutritionandHealth(IFNH)willbuildon
Rutgers'extensiveandpioneeringworkinthefieldsofagriculture,foodscience,nutritionscience,and
humanhealth.Theinstitute,oneofthesignatureinitiativesoftheuniversity,willfocusonsociety's
pressingchallengesincardio‐inflammatorydisease,cancer,andobesity.IFNHdrawsonthestrengthsof
theentireuniversityasitphysicallyco‐locateswithotheruniversitycentersandstrategicallyalignsthe
diversecompetenciesanddeepcapacityofRutgerstoaddresssociety’smajorunmetneeds.Inaddition
toscience‐basedresearch,IFNHwillalsoprovideathinktankofexpertsforthedevelopmentof
"evidence‐based"nutritionpolicythatisintegraltoournation’shealtheconomicstrategy.IFNHisanew
instituteandthebuildingwhichwillhouseIFNHisanticipatedtobecompletedin2014.Recruitmentof
theInstitute’sleadershipteam,newfaculty,andadvisoryboardsareproceedinginparallelwiththe
constructionofthebuilding.
AreasofSpecialization:NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,PublicHealth,Research,
Employment:Seehttp://ifnh.rutgers.edu.
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NewYorkCityFoodPolicyCenteratHunterCollege
CUNYSchoolofPublicHealth
2180ThirdAve.
NewYork,NY10035
Tel:(212)396‐7710
[email protected]
http://www.cuny.edu/site/sph/research/centers‐institutes.html
http://www.cuny.edu/site/sph/hunter‐college.html
Description(fromwebsite):NewYorkCityFoodPolicyCenteratHunterCollegeseekstocontributeto
thecreationofpoliciesthatimproveNewYorkCity’sfoodenvironmentstoreducefood‐relatedhealth,
social,andenvironmentalproblems.Torealizeitsgoals,theNYCFoodPolicyCenteratHunterCollege
seekstocreatepublic‐privatepartnershipsforimprovedfoodenvironmentsinNewYorkCity.Inthis
capacity,theNYCFoodPolicyCenteratHunterCollegeproposestoworkwithCityHarvest,afood
rescueanddistributionorganizationdedicatedtoendinghungerinNewYorkCity,onseveralresearch
initiativesregardingCityHarvest’snutritioneducationprograms.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSystems,Hunger/FoodSecurity,Policy,PublicHealth,Research
NYUSteinhardtSchoolofCulture,EducationandHumanDevelopment
DepartmentofNutrition,FoodStudies,andPublicHealth
411LafayetteStreet,5thFloor
NewYork,NY10003
Tel:(212)998‐5580
[email protected]
www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/nutrition
Description(fromwebsite):MastersandDoctoralprogramsinNutrition,FoodStudies,andPublic
Health.TheDepartmentofNutrition,FoodStudies,andPublicHealthoffersaninterdisciplinary
programofadvancedstudyinnutritionanddieteticsthatpreparesgraduatesforteaching,research,
administrative,andleadershippositionsinacademic,publichealth,government,industry,andother
institutions.
TheDoctoralPrograminFoodStudiesoffersaninterdisciplinaryapproachtothestudyoffoodinits
historicalandculturaldimensions.Employingmethodsfromthehumanitiesandsocialsciences
(archival,ethnographic,surveyandsemiotics),thishighlyselectiveprogrampreparesstudentsfor
teachingandresearchatthecollegeanduniversitylevel,aswellasininstitutionsoutsidethe
academy.Thecurriculumistailoredtotheparticularresearchinterestsofeachstudent.Inconsultation
withanadvisorandadoctoralcommittee,studentsdeveloptheirresearchprojects.
TheDoctoralPrograminPublicHealthistargetedtoindividualswhowishtodevelopadvancedskillsin
publichealthresearch.Apriorgraduatedegreeinpublichealthorarelatedfieldisstrongly
preferred.Graduatesoftheprogramarepreparedincareersasleadersinacademicinstitutions,public
andprivatesectororganizations,andgovernmentagenciesinstate,national,andinternational
settings.StudentswillbenefitfromtheinterdisciplinarynatureoftheDepartmentandthewiderNYU
communitywherefacultyhaveexistingresearchprogramsintheUnitedStatesandinternationally.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodStudies,FoodSystems,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth,
Research
Courses:Seewww.steinhardt.nyu.edu/nutrition/courses
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Employment:Forinternshipopportunities,seewww.steinhardt.nyu.edu/nutrition/internships.
PublicHealthAdvocacyInstitute
NortheasternSchoolofLaw
360HuntingtonAvenue,Suite117CU
Boston,MA02115‐0000
Tel:(617)373‐2026
Fax:(617)373‐3672
[email protected]
http://www.phaionline.org/
http://www.northeastern.edu/law/academics/institutes/phai.html
Description(fromwebsite):ThePublicHealthAdvocacyInstitute(PHAI)isalegalresearchcenter
focusedonpublichealthlaw.Itsgoalistosupportandenhanceacommitmenttopublichealthin
individualsandinstituteswhoshapepublicpolicythroughlaw.Ourcurrentareasofworkinclude
tobaccocontrolandchildhoodobesity.
TheLawandObesityProjectexplorestheuseofthelawinslowingobesityandreversingtheepidemic
ofobesity‐relateddiseases.Theprojectexaminestheuseoflitigation,legislation,regulation,andother
legaltoolsinconjunctionwithpublichealthpractitionersandpolicymakers.PHAIpublisheswidelyin
thearea,workswithpolicymakersandadvocates,andhoststheannualLegalApproachestotheObesity
Epidemicconference.
AreasofSpecialization:LegalAdvocacy/Litigation,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,Public
Health,Research
Employment:ContactPHAIdirectlyforemployment,independentstudy,co‐op,andotherinternship
opportunities.
PublicHealthLawCenter
WilliamMitchellCollegeofLaw
875SummitAvenue
St.Paul,MN55105
Tel:(651)290‐7506
Fax:(651)290‐7515
[email protected]
http://publichealthlawcenter.org/
Description(fromwebsite):ThePublicHealthLawCenter(PHLC)isanationalnon‐profitorganization
oflawandpolicyspecialiststhathelphealthleaders,officials,andadvocatesusethelawtoadvance
publichealth.Foundedin2000,PHLCisapreeminentauthorityinU.S.publichealthpolicyanda
respectedlegalresourcefordozensoflocal,state,nationalandinternationalhealthorganizations.PHLC
createsandmakesavailableanabundanceofinformationandresourcesrelatedtohealthyeatingand
activeliving.
AreasofSpecialization:LegalAdvocacy/Litigation,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,Public
Health,Research
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ResnickProgramforFoodLawandPolicy
UCLASchoolofLaw
Box951476
LosAngeles,CA90095‐1476
Description(fromwebsite):Announcedin2013,thenewly‐establishedResnickProgramforFoodLawand
Policywillexplorewaystohastenimprovementsinthemodernfoodsystem.Inaddressingquestionsof
foodsafety,distributionandaccess,theProgramwillfocusonreformingfoodlawandpolicyforthe
benefitoftheconsumer.TheProgramisdesignedtobringpolicyanalysis,research,andeducational
opportunitiesinfoodlawandpolicytoUCLA,thebroadercommunityofSouthernCalifornia,thenation
andtheworld.
Throughthepublicationanddisseminationofpolicybriefsandpositionpapers,theprogramwillplaya
crucialroleinshapingthepolicy‐makingprocess.Aresearchagendawillevaluatefoodlawandpolicy
initiativesusingmeasurableoutcomes,suchaschangesinconsumerawarenessoffoodandhealth
issues,changesineatingpatternsandchangesinhealthoutcomes.Theprogramwillalsofeaturean
educationalcomponentwithconferences,classes,workshopsandscholarlypublicationstofosterfuture
leadersinthefoodlawandpolicyarena.
AssociatedwiththeProgramisafull‐time,year‐round,oneacademic‐yearFellowshipposition.The
positioninvolveslawteaching,legalandpolicyresearchandwriting,preparingtogoonthelaw
teachingmarket,andassistingwithorganizingprojectssuchasconferencesandworkshops.Thereisno
degreeofferedaspartoftheFellowshipprogram.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,FoodMarketing,FoodSafety,Policy,PublicHealth,Research
Employment:FellowshipapplicationsmaybesenttoEdnaSasis,OfficeoftheDean,[email protected].
RuddCenterforFoodPolicyandObesity
YaleUniversity
POBox208369
NewHaven,CT06520
Tel:(203)432‐6700
Fax:(203)432‐9674
[email protected]
www.yaleruddcenter.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheRuddCenterforFoodPolicyandObesityisanonprofitresearchand
publicpolicyorganizationdevotedtoimprovingtheworld’sdiet,preventingobesity,andreducing
weightstigma.TheRuddCenterservesasaleaderinbuildingbroad‐basedconsensustochangedietand
activitypatterns,whileholdingindustryandgovernmentagenciesresponsibleforsafeguardingpublic
health.TheCenterservesasaleadingresearchinstitutionandclearinghouseforresourcesthataddto
ourunderstandingofthecomplexforcesaffectinghowweeat,howwestigmatizeoverweightandobese
people,andhowwecanchange.
TheRuddCenteraimstoreversetheglobalspreadofobesity;toreduceweightbias;andtogalvanize
communitymembers,publicofficials,andadvocacygroupstoachievepositive,lastingchange.TheCenter
pursuesitsboldgoalsthrough:strategicscience;interactionwithkeyplayersinmedia,industry,and
government;andmobilizationofgrassrootsefforts.TheCenterstandsattheintersectionofscienceand
publicpolicytodevelopinnovativeandeffectivemeasurestocombatobesityandimproveglobalhealth.
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AreasofSpecialization:NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,PublicHealth,Research
Employment:Includingprofessionalvacanciesandinternships,see
www.yaleruddcenter.org/who_we_are.aspx?id=17.
RutgersFoodPolicyInstitute
AdministrativeServicesBuildingIII
Rutgers,TheStateUniversityofNewJersey
3RutgersPlaza
NewBrunswick,NJ08901‐8559
Tel:(848)932‐1966
Fax:(732)932‐9544
[email protected]
http://foodpolicyinstitute.rutgers.edu/
Description(fromwebsite):TheFoodPolicyInstitute(FPI)isanacademicresearchunitofRutgers,the
StateUniversityofNewJersey.Foundedin1999,withthegeneroussupportoftheKelloggFoundation,
CookCollegeandNJAES,FPIistheproductofacollectivevisionofleadersfromthefoodindustry,
government,consumergroupsanduniversityresearchers.Ourmissionistobringthedepthof
academia’sknowledgetobearonpressingissuesandchallengesfacingthefoodsystembyproviding
timelyandrelevantresearchthatisresponsivetotheneedsofgovernment,industryandtheconsumer.
AreasofSpecialization:Economics,FoodSystems,Policy,Research
Employment:Seehttp://foodpolicyinstitute.rutgers.edu/.
UrbanFood,Farm&AgriculturalLawClinic
MichiganStateUniversityCollegeofLaw
610AbbotRd.
EastLansing,MI48823
Tel:(517)336‐8088
http://www.law.msu.edu/clinics/food/index.html
Description(fromwebsite):TheUrbanFood,Farm&AgricultureLawPracticum,administeredaspart
ofMichiganStateUniversityCollegeofLaw’sLegalClinic,isamultifacetedlawschoolcoursecommitted
toprovidingsophisticatedcounselingandtransactionalservicestononprofitentitiesorlow‐income
personsdevelopingorworkinginvariousphasesofurbanagriculture,primarilyinDetroit,Michigan.
ThePracticumaddressesafullrangeofurbanagriculturelawissues,andnotonlyprovidesdirect
assistancetoothers,butalsoengagesinresearch,policydevelopment,educationaloutreaches,and
publicprogramming.Enrolledlawstudentsarededicatedtoobtainingthebestpossibleoutcomesfor
theirassignedwork,whichoccursunderthesupervisionofexperiencedlegalprofessionalsandfaculty.
StudentsworkcloselyorpartnerwithotherparticipantsinDetroit’surbanagriculturesettingto
delineate,analyze,andresolvelegalissuessurroundingplannedagriculturalinitiatives,aswellasto
ensurethedevelopmentofaccessibleandwholesomefoodmarketsthatwillenhancethehealthof
Detroitresidents.
AmongthetypesoflegalmattersthePracticummayaddressare:evaluatingthelanguageofcurrent
statelegislationandmunicipalordinancesandtheirimpactonurbanagricultureendeavors;assisting
thosewhowishtouseurbanlandforagriculturalpurposeswithenvironmentalconcerns;and,
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consultingwithnonprofitentitiesworkingintheurbanagricultureareaabouttheirlegalneedsand
draftinglegaldocumentsasrequired.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,FoodSystems,FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal,
Research,UrbanIssues
WorldFoodLawInstitute
HowardUniversitySchoolofLaw
ProfessorMarshaA.Echols
2900VanNessStreet,NW
HoustonHall,Rm.310
Washington,DC20008
Tel:(202)806‐8039
Fax:(202)806‐8420
[email protected]
www.law.howard.edu/worldfoodlaw/index.html
Description(fromwebsite):TheWorldFoodLawInstituteusesamultidisciplinaryapproachtopromote
socialdevelopmentintheagriculturalandagribusinesssectors,emphasizingtheimportanceoflawand
legalresearch.TheInstitutetriestoimprovetheunderstandingofissuesfacedbythemillionsof
personslivingandworkinginruralareasaroundtheworldandtoprovidesupportforthoseseeking
foodsecurity.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,International,Policy
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section two: government agencies
Arangeofdifferentgovernmentagenciesimpactfoodlawandpolicyissuesatthefederal,state,and
locallevels.Withintheseagencies,attorneyshavetheopportunitytoeitherconductresearchtodrive
newgovernmentpoliciesorserveamoretraditionallegalroleaslegalcounselforaspecificagency.
Workinginagovernmentagencymayallowyoutotakeadvantageofuniqueopportunitiestoinfluence
andmakepolicyby:draftingregulatoryguidelinesontopicssuchasnutritionordiet;conducting
researchprogramstoinformprivateandpublicdecision‐makingonpolicyissuesinvolvingfood,
agriculture,naturalresources,andruraldevelopment;shapingfoodsafetyeducation,policies,and
regulations;andoverseeingfoodbenefitprogrameligibilityanddistribution.Forattorneyswhoseek
moretraditionallegalwork,theseagenciesalsohavelegalcounselofficesthatprovidelegaladviceand
representtheagenciesincourtproceedingsandadministrativehearings;participateinciviland
criminalcases;draftpleadings,motions,andbriefs;andtakepartindiscoveryandtrials.
Atthefederallevel,theprimaryagenciestaskedwithfoodpolicydutiesaretheU.S.Departmentof
Agriculture(including,butnotlimitedto,theFoodandNutritionService)andtheDepartmentofHealth
andHumanServices(whichhousestheFoodandDrugAdministration).Agenciessuchasthe
DepartmentofCommerce,DepartmentofState,andU.S.AgencyforInternationalDevelopmentallow
attorneystodevelopfoodpolicyattheinternationallevel.Atthestatelevel,manygovernmentagencies
offeremploymentopportunitiesinfoodpolicy.Stateagencieshavedifferentnamesacrossstates,butthe
mainplayersinfoodpolicygenerallyinclude:theDepartmentofHealth,theDepartmentofAgriculture,
theDepartmentofEconomicDevelopment,theDepartmentofEnvironmentalProtection,andthe
DepartmentofEducation.Attorneysmayalsofindmanyopportunitiestoworkonfoodpolicyatthe
locallevel,throughworkingwithcitycouncilofficials,thecityboardofhealth,orintheofficeofthe
city’sfoodpolicydirector(ifthecityisluckyenoughtohaveone!).
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
**Inadditiontothedivisionslistedbelow,attorneysinterestedinworkingfortheUSDAmayalsowantto
lookatthefollowingdivisions:ForeignAgriculturalService,U.S.ForestService,NationalAgricultural
Library,andNationalAgriculturalStatisticsService.
USDA:OfficeoftheGeneralCounsel(OGC)
DCMainOffice
Room107W,WhittenBuilding
1400IndependenceAve.SW
Washington,DC20250
Tel:(202)720‐3351
www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OGC
Description(fromwebsite):TheOfficeoftheGeneralCounsel(OGC)isanindependentlegalagency
withintheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture(USDA).OGCprovideslegaladviceandservicestothe
SecretaryofAgricultureandtoallotherofficialsandagenciesoftheDepartmentwithrespecttoall
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USDAprogramsandactivities.AlllegalservicesarecentralizedwithinOGCandtheGeneralCounsel
reportsdirectlytotheSecretary.TheGeneralCounselisassistedbyaDeputyGeneralCounsel,aSenior
Counselor,sixAssociateGeneralCounsels,aDirectorofAdministrationandResourceManagement,and
fourRegionalAttorneys.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,GeneralLegal
Employment:Forregionalofficelocationsandcontactinformation,see
www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OGC.
USDA:AgriculturalMarketingService(AMS)
1400IndependenceAvenueSW
Washington,DC20250
www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/
Description(fromwebsite):TheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture’sAgriculturalMarketingService(AMS)
administersprogramsthatfacilitatetheefficient,fairmarketingofU.S.agriculturalproducts,including
food,fiber,andspecialtycrops.AMSprovidesstandardization,grading,andmarketnewsservicesfor
thosecommodities.Throughitscommodityprograms,AMSalsooverseesmarketingagreementsand
orders,administersresearchandpromotionprograms,andpurchasescommoditiesforfederalfood
programs.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Trade
Employment:JobsarepostedonUSAjobs.gov.Linkstoavailablejobsdividedbyprogramtypecanbe
foundatthefollowing:
www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateC&navID=Opportunity&to
pNav=Opportunity&page=Opportunities&acct=AMSPW
Internships:Forstudentjobopportunities,includingstudentinternships,see
www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/studentopportunities.
USDA:AgriculturalResearchService(ARS)
ARSHeadquarters
JamieL.WhittenBuilding
1400IndependenceAve.,S.W.
Washington,DC20250
ARSHeadquartersStaff
GeorgeWashingtonCarverCenter
5601SunnysideAvenue
Beltsville,MD20705
www.ars.usda.gov/
Description(fromwebsite):TheAgriculturalResearchService(ARS)istheU.S.Departmentof
Agriculture’schiefscientificin‐houseresearchagency.ARSresearchisorganizedintoNational
Programsdividedbysubject:Nutrition,FoodSafety,andQuality;AnimalProductionandProtection;
NaturalResourcesandSustainableAgriculturalSystems;CropProductionandProtection;Overseas
BiologicalControlLaboratories.
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AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Research
Employment:Seewww.ars.usda.gov/Careers/Careers.htmforjobpostingsand
www.ars.usda.gov/careers/docs.htm?docid=11778forinformationonacareerwithARS.
USDA:AnimalandPlantHealthInspectionService(APHIS)
LegislativeandPublicAffairsMailingAddress
1400IndependenceAvenue,SW
Room1147SouthBuilding
Washington,DC20250
Tel:(202)799‐7030
www.aphis.usda.gov/
Description:TheAnimalandPlantHealthInspectionService(APHIS)isamulti‐facetedAgencywitha
broadmissionareathatincludesprotectingandpromotingU.S.agriculturalhealth,regulating
geneticallyengineeredorganisms,administeringtheAnimalWelfareAct,andcarryingoutwildlife
damagemanagementactivities.Toprotectagriculturalhealth,APHISworkstopreventtheintroduction
offoreignpestsanddiseases.TopromotethehealthofU.S.agricultureintheinternationaltradearena,
APHISdevelopsandadvancesscience‐basedstandardswithtradingpartnerstoensureAmerica’s
agriculturalexports,worthmorethan$50billionannually,areprotectedfromunjustifiedrestrictions.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,BiotechnologyandGMOs,International,Trade,
Research
Employment:Forjobpostingsandstudentprograms,seewww.aphis.usda.gov/career_opportunities/.
USDA:CenterforNutritionPolicyandPromotion(CNPP)
3101ParkCenterDrive,10thFloor
Alexandria,VA22302
Tel:(703)305‐7600
Fax:(703)305‐3300
www.cnpp.usda.gov
Description(fromwebsite):TheCenterforNutritionPolicyandPromotion(CNPP)workstoimprove
thehealthandwell‐beingofAmericansbydevelopingandpromotingdietaryguidancethatlinks
scientificresearchtothenutritionneedsofconsumers.CNPPisanagencyofUSDA’sFood,Nutrition,and
ConsumerServices.CNPPcarriesoutitsmissiontoimprovethehealthofAmericansby(1)advancing
andpromotingfoodandnutritionguidanceforallAmericans;(2)assessingdietquality;and(3)
advancingconsumer,nutrition,andfoodeconomicknowledge.CNPPhelpsdefineandcoordinate
nutritioneducationpolicywithinUSDAandtranslatenutritionresearchintoinformationandmaterials
forconsumers;policymakers;andprofessionalsinhealth,education,industry,andmedia.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth,Research
Employment:Includinginternshippositionsfornutritionists,nutritionscientists,dietitians,economists,
policyexperts,seewww.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/Internships/CNPPInternships‐8‐22‐11.pdf.
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USDA:EconomicResearchService(ERS)
(StreetAddress)
355EStreetSW
Washington,DC20024
(MailingAddress)
1400IndependenceAve.
SWMailStop1800
Washington,DC20250
www.ers.usda.gov
Description(fromwebsite):TheEconomicResearchServiceisaprimarysourceofeconomic
informationandresearchintheUSDA.ERSconductsaresearchprogramtoinformpublicandprivate
decision‐makingoneconomicandpolicyissuesinvolvingfood,farming,naturalresources,andrural
development.ERS’shighlytrainedeconomistsandsocialscientistsconductresearch,analyzefoodand
commoditymarkets,producepolicystudies,anddevelopeconomicandstatisticalindicators.The
agency’sresearchprogramisaimedattheinformationneedsofUSDA,otherpublicpolicyofficials,and
theresearchcommunity.ERSinformationandanalysisisalsousedbythemedia,tradeassociations,
publicinterestgroups,andthegeneralpublic.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Research
Employment:Seewww.ers.usda.gov/abouters/employment.
USDA:FarmServiceAgency(FSA)
PublicAffairsStaff
1400IndependenceAve.,S.W.
STOP0506
Washington,DC20250
www.fsa.usda.gov
HRHeadquarters
1280MarylandAveSW
4thFloor,Suite490
Washington,DC20024
Tel:(202)401‐0089
Fax:(202)205‐9004
FSAalsomaintainsofficesineachstate.Findapplicablestateofficeat:
www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateOffices?area=stoffice&subject=landing&topic=landing
Description:TheUSDA’sFarmServiceAgency(FSA)servesfarmers,ranchers,andagriculturalpartners
throughthedeliveryofeffective,efficientagriculturalprogramsforallAmericans.Theagencyprovides
America’sfarmerswithastrongsafetynetthroughtheadministrationoffarmcommodityprogramsand
adhocdisasterprograms.FSAalsohelpsprotectnaturalresourcesthroughtheConservationReserve
Program.Theagencyprovidescredittoagriculturalproducerswhoareunabletoreceiveprivate,
commercialcredit.FSAplacesspecialemphasisonprovidingloanstobeginning,minority,andwomen
farmersandranchers.FSAprogramshelpfeedAmerica’sschoolchildrenandhungrypeoplearoundthe
globe.
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AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Education,Environment/Sustainability,
Finance/Microfinance
Employment:JobspostedonUSAJobs,see
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/hrdapp?area=careers&subject=landing&topic=landingforemployment
information.
USDA:FoodSafetyandInspectionService(FSIS)
1400IndependenceAve.,S.W.
Washington,DC20250
www.fsis.usda.gov
Description:TheFoodSafetyandInspectionService(FSIS)isthepublichealthagencywithinUSDA
responsibleforensuringthatthenation’scommercialsupplyofmeat,poultry,andeggproductsissafe,
wholesome,andcorrectlylabeledandpackaged.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,DisasterRelief,FoodSafety,PublicHealth,
Research
Employment:SeeCareerOpportunitiesatwww.fsis.usda.gov/Careers/index.asp;Internshipsat
www.fsis.usda.gov/Careers/Student_Internships_Externships/index.asp.
USDA:GrainInspection,PackersandStockyardsAdministration(GIPSA)
Stop3601,Room2055‐SouthBuilding
1400IndependenceAvenue,SW
Washington,DC20250
Tel:(202)720‐0219
www.gipsa.usda.gov/
Description(fromwebsite):TheUSDA’sGrainInspection,PackersandStockyardsAdministration
(GIPSA)facilitatesthemarketingoflivestock,poultry,meat,cereals,oilseeds,andrelatedagricultural
products,andpromotesfairandcompetitivetradingpracticesfortheoverallbenefitofconsumersand
Americanagriculture.GIPSAispartofUSDA’sMarketingandRegulatoryPrograms,whichareworking
toensureaproductiveandcompetitiveglobalmarketplaceforU.S.agriculturalproducts.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,GeneralLegal,Trade
USDA:NationalInstituteofFoodandAgriculture(NIFA)
WaterfrontCentre
8009thSt.SW
Washington,DC20024
Tel:(202)720‐4423
www.csrees.usda.gov/
Description(fromwebsite):TheNationalInstituteofFoodandAgriculture’s(NIFA)uniquemissionisto
advanceknowledgeforagriculture,theenvironment,humanhealthandwellbeing,andcommunitiesby
supportingresearch,education,andextensionprogramsintheLand‐GrantUniversitySystemandother
partnerorganizations.NIFAitselfdoesnotperformresearch,education,andextensionbutratherhelps
fundtheseactivitiesatthestateandlocallevelandprovidesprogramleadershipintheseareas.
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NIFArespondstoquality‐of‐lifeproblemssuchas:improvingagriculturalproductivity;creatingnew
products;protectinganimalandplanthealth;promotingsoundhumannutritionandhealth;
strengtheningchildren,youth,andfamilies;andrevitalizingruralAmericancommunities.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,
Finance/Microfinance,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Research
Employment:Forjobopenings,seewww.csrees.usda.gov/about/jobs_vacancy.html;forinformationon
studentandsummeremployment,seewww.csrees.usda.gov/about/jobs_summer.html;further
informationonemployment,includinginternationalassignmentsandland‐grantinstitutionjobs,canbe
foundatwww.csrees.usda.gov/about/jobs.html.
USDA:NaturalResourcesConservationService(NRCS)
1400IndependenceAve.,SW,Room5105‐A
Washington,DC20250
Tel:(202)720‐7246
Fax:(202)720‐7690
www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/home
Description(fromwebsite):TheNaturalResourcesConservationService(NRCS)wasoriginally
establishedbyCongressin1935astheSoilConservationService(SCS).NRCShasexpandedtoensure
thatprivatelandsareconserved,restored,andmoreresilienttoenvironmentalchallenges,suchas
climatechange.NRCSworkswithlandownersthroughconservationplanningandassistancedesignedto
benefitthesoil,water,air,plants,andanimalsthatresultinproductivelandsandhealthyecosystems.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,Research
Employment:Includingprofessionalvacancies,studentprograms,internships,andscholarshipssee
www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/careers.
USDA:OfficeofCongressionalRelations(OCR)
1400IndependenceAve.SW
Washington,DC20250
Tel:(202)720‐7095
Fax:(202)720‐8077
www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OCR
Description(fromwebsite):TheOfficeofCongressionalRelations(OCR)servesastheDepartment’s
liaisonwithMembersofCongressandtheirstaffs.OCRworkscloselywithmembersandstaffsofvarious
HouseandSenateCommitteesincludingtheHouseAgricultureCommitteeandtheSenateCommitteeon
Agriculture,Nutrition,andForestrytocommunicateUSDA’slegislativeagendaandbudgetproposals.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,GeneralLegal,Policy
Employment:Seewww.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OCR.
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USDA:OfficeofTribalRelations(OTR)
Room500A,WhittenBuilding
1400IndependenceAve.SW
Washington,DC20250
Tel:(202)205‐2249
www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OTR
Description(fromwebsite):TheOfficeofTribunalRelations(OTR)islocatedwithintheOfficeofthe
Secretary,andworkstoensurethatrelevantprogramsandpoliciesareefficient,easytounderstand,
accessible,anddevelopedinconsultationwiththeNativeAmericanIndiansandAlaskanNative
constituentstheyimpact.OTRistheprimarypointofcontactforTribalissueswithinUSDA.TheOffice
workscooperativelyandcollaborativelyacrossUSDAtobuildanintegratedapproachtoissues,
programs,andservicesaddressingtheneedsofAmericanIndiansandAlaskanNatives.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,GeneralLegal,Hunger/FoodSecurity
Employment:Seewww.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=NA_COTACT_US.
USDA:RiskManagementAgency(RMA)
1400IndependenceAve.,SW,Room6092‐South
Washington,DC20250
Tel:(202)690‐2803
Fax:(202)690‐2818
www.rma.usda.gov/
Description(fromwebsite):TheroleofUSDA’sRiskManagementAgency(RMA)istohelpproducers
managetheirbusinessrisksthrougheffective,market‐basedriskmanagementsolutions.RMA’smission
istopromote,support,andregulatesoundriskmanagementsolutionstopreserveandstrengthenthe
economicstabilityofAmerica’sagriculturalproducers.Aspartofthismission,RMAoperatesand
managestheFederalCropInsuranceCorporation(FCIC).
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,GeneralLegal
Employment:Seewww.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/opportunities/jobs.html.
USDA:RuralDevelopment(RD)
1400IndependenceAvenueSW,Room205‐W
Washington,DC20250
Tel:(202)720‐4581
Fax:(202)720‐2080
www.rurdev.usda.gov/Home.html
Description(fromwebsite):RuralDevelopment’s(RD)financialprogramssupportsuchessentialpublic
facilitiesandservicesaswaterandsewersystems,housing,healthclinics,emergencyservicefacilities,
andelectricandtelephoneservice.RDpromoteseconomicdevelopmentbysupportingloansto
businessesthroughbanks,creditunions,andcommunity‐managedlendingpools.Itofferstechnical
assistanceandinformationtohelpagriculturalproducersandcooperativesgetstartedandimprovethe
effectivenessoftheiroperations.Italsoprovidestechnicalassistancetohelpcommunitiesundertake
communityempowermentprograms.
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AreasofSpecialization:Education,Environment/Sustainability,Finance/Microfinance,GeneralLegal
USDA: Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)
USDAFoodandNutritionServiceHeadquarters
3101ParkCenterDrive
Alexandria,VA22302
Tel:(703)305‐2017
www.fns.usda.gov
Description(fromwebsite):TheFoodandNutritionService(FNS)administersthenutritionassistance
programsoftheUSDA.ThemissionofFNSistoprovidechildrenandneedyfamiliesbetteraccessto
foodandamorehealthfuldietthroughitsfoodassistanceprogramsandcomprehensivenutrition
educationefforts.FNShaselevatednutritionandnutritioneducationtoatoppriorityinallitsprograms.
Inadditiontoprovidingaccesstonutritiousfood,FNSalsoworkstoempowerprogramparticipants
withknowledgeofthelinkbetweendietandhealth.FNSworksinpartnershipwiththeStatesinallits
programs.Statesdeterminemostadministrativedetailsregardingdistributionoffoodbenefitsand
eligibilityofparticipants,andFNSprovidesfundingtocovermostoftheStates’administrativecosts.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Finance/Microfinance,Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐
RelatedDisease,PublicHealth,SchoolFood
Employment:Localagencies,states,andFNSsharetheresponsibilityforoperatingthefoodassistance
programs.Thismeansthatlocalagenciesserveprogramparticipantsdirectly,andtheStatesguidetheir
localagencies’activities.FederalemployeesinFNSprovideoveralldirection,administerthefunds,and
monitorprogramoperation.FNSemployeesworkatthenationalheadquartersinAlexandria,VA,in
sevenregionaloffices,andinfieldofficesacrossthecountry.Seewww.fns.usda.gov/hr/.
Employmentincludes:programadministration(ProgramAnalysts/Specialists;Investigators),
management(Accountants;BudgetAnalysts;ComputerSpecialists;InformationSpecialists;Personnel
Specialists;ManagementAnalysts;ContractSpecialists),nutrition(Dietitians;Nutritionists;Public
HealthNutritionists;HomeEconomists).
USDA/FNS:ChildandAdultCareFoodProgram(CACFP)
FNSHeadquarters
3101ParkCenterDrive
Alexandria,VA22302
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/care/default.htm
Description(fromwebsite):ThroughtheChildandAdultCareFoodProgram(CACFP),morethan3.2
millionchildrenand112,000adultsreceivenutritiousmealsandsnackseachdayaspartofthedaycare
theyreceive.Daycarecentersandhomedaycareproviderscanparticipateintheprogram.CACFPplays
avitalroleinimprovingthequalityofdaycareforchildrenandelderlyadultsbymakingcaremore
affordableformanylow‐incomefamilies.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Finance/Microfinance,Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐
RelatedDisease
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USDA/FNS:DisasterAssistance
FNSHeadquarters
3101ParkCenterDrive
Alexandria,VA22302
www.fns.usda.gov/disasters/disaster.htm
Description(fromwebsite):FNS’sDisasterAssistancecoordinateswithstate,local,andvoluntary
organizationstoprovidefoodforsheltersandothermassfeedingsites,distributefoodpackagesdirectly
tohouseholdsinneedinlimitedsituations,andissueemergencySNAPbenefits.
AspartoftheNationalResponseFramework,FNSsuppliesfoodtodisasterrelieforganizationssuchas
theRedCrossandtheSalvationArmyformassfeedingorhouseholddistribution.Stateagenciesnotify
USDAofthetypesandquantitiesoffoodthatrelieforganizationsneedforemergencyfeeding
operations.FNSalsoauthorizesStatestooperateaDisasterSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram
(D‐SNAP).
AreasofSpecialization:DisasterRelief,Finance/Microfinance,Hunger/FoodSecurity
USDA/FNS:FoodDistributionPrograms
FNSHeadquarters
3101ParkCenterDrive,Room504
Alexandria,VA22302
Tel:(703)305‐2680
Fax:(703)305‐2420
fdd‐[email protected]
www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/
Description:FNS’sFoodDistributionProgramsstrengthenthenutritionsafetynetthroughUSDAfoods
distributionandothernutritionassistancetolow‐incomefamilies,emergencyfeedingprograms,Indian
Reservations,andtheelderly.USDApurchasescommoditiestoremovesurplusesfromthemarketplace
anddeliversthemthroughthefooddistributionprogramstoStateagencies.
AreasofSpecialization:Hunger/FoodSecurity,SchoolFood
Employment:ContacttheFoodDistributionDivisionofFNSatfdd‐[email protected].
USDA/FNS:ChildNutritionPrograms(schoolmeals)
FNSHeadquarters
3101ParkCenterDrive
Alexandria,VA22302
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/
Description:FNS’sChildNutritionProgramsprovidemealsandsnackstothenation’schildrenthrough
theNationalSchoolLunchProgram,theSchoolBreakfastProgram,theSpecialMilkProgram,andthe
FreshFruitandVegetableProgram.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,School
Food
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USDA/FNS:SummerFoodServiceProgram(SFSP)
FNSHeadquarters
3101ParkCenterDrive
Alexandria,VA22302
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/summer/
Description(fromwebsite):TheSummerFoodServiceProgram(SFSP)wasestablishedtoensurethat
low‐incomechildrencontinuetoreceivenutritiousmealswhenschoolisnotinsession.SFSPprovides
freemealsthatmeetfederalnutritionguidelinestoallchildren18yearsoldandunderatapprovedSFSP
sitesinareaswithsignificantconcentrationsoflow‐incomechildren.
AreasofSpecialization:Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease
USDA/FNS:SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram(SNAP)
FNSHeadquarters
3101ParkCenterDrive,Suite808
Alexandria,VA22302
Tel:(800)221‐5689
www.fns.usda.gov/snap/
Description(fromwebsite):FNS’sSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram(SNAP),formerlyknown
astheFoodStampProgram,offersnutritionassistancetomillionsofeligible,low‐incomeindividuals
andfamiliesandprovideseconomicbenefitstocommunities.FNSworkswithStateagencies,nutrition
educators,andneighborhoodandfaith‐basedorganizationstoensurethatthoseeligiblefornutrition
assistancecanmakeinformeddecisionsaboutapplyingfortheprogramandcanaccessbenefits.FNS
alsoworkswithStatepartnersandtheretailcommunitytoimproveprogramadministrationandensure
programtheintegrity.
AreasofSpecialization:DisasterRelief,Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease
Employment:Seewww.fns.usda.gov/snap/contact_info/default.htmforcontactinformationforFNS
headquartersandregionalofficesandforlocalSNAPoffices.
USDA/FNS:Women,Infants,andChildren(WIC)Program
FoodandNutritionService–USDA
3101ParkCenterDrive,Room520
Alexandria,VA22302
Tel:(703)305‐2746
Fax:(703)305‐2196
www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
Description(fromwebsite):TheWomen,Infants,andChildren(WIC)Programprovidesfood,nutrition
counseling,andaccesstohealthservicestolow‐incomewomen,infants,andchildren.WICprovides
federalgrantstostatesforsupplementalfoods,healthcarereferrals,andnutritioneducationforlow‐
incomepregnant,breastfeeding,andnon‐breastfeedingpostpartumwomen,andtoinfantsandchildren
whoarefoundtobeatnutritionalrisk.
AreasofSpecialization:Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease
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Employment:FNSadministerstheWICProgramattheFederallevel.Stateagencies,includingthe50
States,5territories,and32IndianTribalOrganizations,administertheWICProgramattheStatelevel.
ThereisnotoneplacethatlistsalloftheFederal,State,andlocalopeningsrelatedtotheWICProgram.
FederaljobopeningsarelistedonthewebsiteoftheOfficeofPersonnelManagement(OPM),locatedat
http://www.usajobs.gov.ToapplyatStateWICagencies,toworkintheWICProgramattheStateor
locallevel,contacttheStateagencydirectly.Themailingaddresses,websites,andphone/faxnumbers
arelocatedathttp://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Contacts/statealpha.HTM.ManyoftheStateagencieshave
websitesthatlistjobopeningsandinstructionsonhowtoapply.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
U.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices
200IndependenceAvenueSW
Washington,DC20201
Tel:(877)696‐6775
www.hhs.gov
Description(fromwebsite):HHSisthefederalgovernment’sprincipalagencyforprotectingthehealth
ofallAmericansandprovidingessentialhumanservices,especiallyforthosewhoareleastabletohelp
themselves.HHSworkscloselywithstateandlocalgovernments,andmanyHHS‐fundedservicesare
providedatthelocallevelbystateorcountyagencies,orthroughprivatesectorgrantees.HHS’s
programsareadministeredbyelevenoperatingdivisions,includingeightagenciesintheU.S.Public
HealthServiceandthreehumanservicesagencies.Thedepartmentincludesmorethan300programs,
coveringawidespectrumofactivities.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth,Research
Employment:Seewww.hhs.gov/careers/jobs/findjob.html.
HHS:OfficeoftheGeneralCounsel(OGC)
200IndependenceAvenueSW
Washington,DC20201
Tel:(202)690‐7741
Fax:(202)690‐7998
www.hhs.gov/ogc/
Description:TheOfficeoftheGeneralCounsel(OGC),thelegalteamforHHS,providesquality
representationandlegaladviceonawiderangeofhighlyvisiblenationalissues.OGCsupportsthe
developmentandimplementationoftheDepartment’sprogramsbyprovidingthehighestqualitylegal
servicestotheSecretaryofHHSandtheorganization’svariousagenciesanddivisions.
Withateamofover400attorneysandacomprehensivesupportstaff,OGCisoneofthelargestandmost
diverseandtalentedlawofficesinthecountry.ManyOGClawyersareheavilyinvolvedinadministrative
andfederalcourtlitigation.IncollaborationwiththeDepartmentofJustice,OGCattorneysmayhave
primaryresponsibilityforcomplexdistrictcourtandappellatelitigation,tryingcasesandarguing
appealsintheinitialyearsofservice.TheOGCteamalsoreviewsproposedregulationsandlegislation
affectingsignificantissuesofhealthandhumanservices.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,FoodSafety,GeneralLegal,PublicHealth
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Divisions:
CentersforMedicareandMedicaidServicesDivision—Providescomprehensivelegalservicestothe
agencyresponsibleforadministeringMedicare,MedicaidandtheStateChildren’sHealthInsurance
Programs.
Children,Families,andAgingDivision—ProvideslegalsupportinsuchareasasHeadStart,childsupport
enforcement,childabuseandneglect,fostercare,adoptionassistance,temporaryassistancetoneedy
families,andmatterspertainingtoseniorcitizens.
CivilRightsDivision—AdvisestheHHSOfficeforCivilRightsstaffonpolicydevelopment,forexample,
medicalrecordsandprivacyissues,aswellastheconductofcivilrightsinvestigations,enforcement
proceedingsandcivilrightslitigation.
EthicsDivision—ProvidesadviceandtrainingtoallHHSemployeesonGovernmentethicsstatutesand
regulations,workingcloselywiththeWhiteHouseCounselandtheU.S.OfficeofGovernmentEthics.
FoodandDrugDivision—OffersafullrangeoflegalservicestotheFoodandDrugAdministration,
specificallyinimplementinganddefendingtheFood,Drug,andCosmeticAct.
GeneralLawDivision—Provideslegaladviceandlitigationsupportformatterssuchasappropriations,
copyrightlaw,FederalTortClaimsAct(includingmedicalmalpractice),theFreedomofInformationAct
andPrivacyAct,federalcontractlaw,personnellaw,equalemploymentopportunity,andlaborrelations.
LegislationDivision—DraftsandanalyzesbillsaffectingHHSprogramswhilecollaboratingwithother
federalorganizationsondepartment‐relevantbillsintroducedinCongress.
PublicHealthDivision—AdvisesthePublicHealthService,whichincludestheNationalInstitutesof
Health(NIH),theIndianHealthService(IHS),andtheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC),
onamyriadofissuesincludingmedicalandbiologicalresearch,women’shealth,andNativeAmerican
health.
AcrosstheNation—Tenregionalofficesprovidecomprehensivelitigationservices,legaladvice,and
counselinginvirtuallyeveryareaoftheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices’programs,including
MedicareandMedicaid,HeadStart,civilrights,ethics,personnel,andcontractmatters.Locatedin
Atlanta,Boston,Chicago,Dallas,Denver,KansasCity,NewYork,Philadelphia,SanFrancisco,andSeattle.
Employment:Forinformationaboutwheretoapplyforfull‐timeemploymentandsummerinternships
seewww.hhs.gov/ogc/careers/apply.html.
HHS:CentersforDiseaseControl(CDC)
CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention
1600CliftonRd.
Atlanta,GA30333
Tel:(800)232‐4636
[email protected]
www.cdc.gov
Description:TheCentersforDiseaseControl(CDC)ischargedwithprotectingpublichealthandsafety
bydevelopingandpromotingdiseasepreventionandcontrol,education,occupationalhealthandsafety,
environmentalhealth,andinjuryprotection.CDCseekstoaccomplishitsmissionbyworkingwith
partnersthroughoutthenationandtheworldtomonitorhealth,detectandinvestigatehealthproblems,
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conductresearchtoenhanceprevention,developandadvocatesoundpublichealthpolicies,implement
preventionstrategies,promotehealthybehaviors,fostersafeandhealthfulenvironments,andprovide
leadershipandtraining.TheCDCFoodSafetyOffice(FSO)helpsleadCDCinthepreventionofillness,
disability,anddeathduetofoodbornediseases.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSafety,International,PublicHealth,Research
Employment:Forinformationonfellowships,internships,andcareeropportunitiessee
www.cdc.gov/employment/recruitment.
HHS/CDC:NationalCenterforChronicDiseasePreventionandHealthPromotion(NCCDPHP)
CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention
4770BufordHwy,NE
MSK‐40
Atlanta,GA30341
Tel:(800)232‐4636
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/
Description:TheNationalCenterforChronicDiseasePreventionandHealthPromotion(NCCDPHP)is
locatedwithintheOfficeofNoncommunicableDiseases,Injury,andEnvironmentalHealth(ONDIEH),
whosemissionistoreducetheburdenofnoncommunicablediseases,injuries,disabilities,and
environmentalhealthhazards.
NCCDPHP’sstrategicprioritiesare:(1)FocusonWell‐Being—Increaseemphasisonpromotinghealth
andpreventingriskfactors,therebyreducingtheonsetofchronichealthconditions;(2)HealthEquity—
Leverageprogramandpolicyactivities,buildpartnercapacities,andestablishtailoredinterventionsto
helpeliminatehealthdisparities;(3)ResearchTranslation—Acceleratethetranslationofscientific
findingsintocommunitypracticetoprotectthehealthofpeoplewheretheylive,work,learn,andplay;
(4)PolicyPromotion—Promotesocial,environmental,policy,andsystemsapproachesthatsupport
healthylivingforindividuals,families,andcommunities;and(5)WorkforceDevelopment—Developa
skilled,diverse,anddynamicpublichealthworkforceandnetworkofpartnerstopromotehealthand
preventchronicdiseaseatthenational,state,andlocallevels.
WithintheNCCDPHP,theCDC’sDivisionofNutrition,PhysicalActivity,andObesity(DNPAO)isworking
toimprovenutritionandphysicalexerciseandreduceobesitythroughstateprograms,technical
assistanceandtraining,surveillanceandappliedresearch,programimplementationandevaluation,
translationanddissemination,andpartnershipdevelopment.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,PublicHealth,Research
Employment:Seewww.cdc.gov/employment/recruitment.
HHS/CDC:PublicHealthLawProgram(PHLP)
CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention
1600CliftonRd.
Atlanta,GA30333
Tel:(800)232‐4636
[email protected]
www2.cdc.gov/phlp/
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Description(fromwebsite):TheCDCDirectorestablishedthePublicHealthLawProgram(PHLP)in
2000,followingconsultationswithCDCprogramsandextramuralpartners,toleadtheagency’spublic
healthlawinitiative.ThePublicHealthLawProgramisacomponentoftheOfficeforState,Tribal,Local,
andTerritorialSupport.PHLPworkstoimprovethehealthofthepublicbydevelopinglaw‐relatedtools
andprovidinglegaltechnicalassistancetopublichealthpractitionersandpolicymakersinstate,tribal,
local,andterritorialjurisdictions.PHLPworksto:identifypublichealthlawpriorities,researchlaws
thatimpactpublichealth,analyzepublichealthlegalpreparedness,conductcomparativeanalyses
acrossjurisdictions,prepareguidance,articles,reports,andtoolkits,anddevelopanddisseminatepublic
healthlawcurricula.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal,Policy,PublicHealth,Research
Employment:[email protected].
HHS:FoodandDrugAdministration(FDA)
10903NewHampshireAvenue
SilverSpring,MD20993
Tel:(888)463‐6332
www.fda.gov
Description(fromwebsite):TheFoodandDrugAdministration(FDA)isresponsibleforprotectingthe
publichealthbyassuringthesafety,efficacyandsecurityofhumanandveterinarydrugs,biological
products,medicaldevices,ournation’sfoodsupply,cosmetics,andproductsthatemitradiation.FDAis
alsoresponsibleforadvancingthepublichealthbyhelpingtospeedinnovationsthatmakemedicines
moreeffective,safer,andmoreaffordableandbyhelpingthepublicgettheaccurate,science‐based
informationtheyneedtousemedicinesandfoodstomaintainandimprovetheirhealth.FDAalsohas
responsibilityforregulatingthemanufacturing,marketinganddistributionoftobaccoproductsto
protectthepublichealthandtoreducetobaccousebyminors.Finally,FDAplaysasignificantroleinthe
Nation’scounterterrorismcapability;FDAfulfillsthisresponsibilitybyensuringthesecurityofthefood
supplyandbyfosteringdevelopmentofmedicalproductstorespondtodeliberateandnaturally
emergingpublichealththreats.
AreasofSpecialization:BiotechnologyandGMOs,FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,FoodSafety,General
Legal,International
Employment:FDA'sOfficeofChiefCounselisactivelyseekingexperiencedattorneysandthird‐yearlaw
studentsforpermanentpositions(andsecond‐yearlawstudentsforpaidsummerinternships).
AttorneysintheOfficeofChiefCounseladvisetheFDAonlegalmattersandrepresenttheagencyin
courtproceedingsandinadministrativehearings.Theyparticipateinbothcivilandcriminalcases;draft
pleadings,motions,andbriefs;andparticipateindiscoveryandtrials.Lawyersalsoserveascounselors
tothemajorprogramsoftheagency:drugs,foods,biologics,devices,veterinaryproducts,tobacco
products,andenforcement.Theyprovidelegalopinions,andparticipateinrule‐makingproceedings,
legislativematters,policydeliberations,andinternationalnegotiations.Inaddition,lawyersareinvolved
inexplainingagencyprogramstoCongress,theregulatedindustry,andthepublic.
Seewww.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/CareerDescriptions/ucm112708.htm.
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Other Federal Agencies
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)
ArielRiosBuilding
1200PennsylvaniaAvenueNW
Washington,DC20460
Tel:(202)272‐0167
www.epa.gov
Description:TheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)ischargedwithprotectinghumanhealthand
theenvironment.Theagencywritesandenforcesregulationsunderfederalenvironmentalstatutes,
largelyinconsultationwithstate,local,andtribalgovernments.EPAalsoconductseducationcampaigns,
research,andenvironmentalassessment.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,BiotechnologyandGMOs,
Environment/Sustainability,FoodSafety,PublicHealth,Research
Employment:Forinformationoncareerandinternshipopportunities,seewww.epa.gov/jobs;for
contactinformationfortheEPAOfficeofGeneralCounselandOfficesofRegionalCounsel,see
www.epa.gov/ogc/contactus.htm.
FederalTradeCommission(FTC)
600PennsylvaniaAvenueNW
Washington,DC20580
Tel:(202)326‐2222
www.ftc.gov
Description(fromwebsite):TheFederalTradeCommission(FTC)istheonlyfederalagencywithboth
consumerprotectionandcompetitionjurisdictioninbroadsectorsoftheeconomy.TheFTC’sstrategic
goalsare:toprotectconsumersbypreventingfraud,deception,andunfairbusinesspractices;to
maintaincompetitionbypreventinganticompetitivemergersandbusinesspractices;toadvancethe
FTC’sperformancethroughorganizational,individual,andmanagementexcellence.TheFTC:pursues
vigorousandeffectivelawenforcement;advancesconsumers’interestsbysharingitsexpertisewith
federalandstatelegislaturesandU.S.andinternationalgovernmentagencies;developspolicyand
researchtoolsthroughhearings,workshops,andconferences;andcreatespracticalandplain‐language
educationalprogramsforconsumersandbusinessesinaglobalmarketplace.TheFTCistheleadagency
oftheInteragencyWorkingGrouponFoodMarketedtoChildren,andregulatesfoodadvertisingunder
itsstatutoryauthoritytoprohibitdeceptiveactsorpractices.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,GeneralLegal,Trade
Employment:Includingentry‐levelattorneysandsummerlegalinterns,see
www.ftc.gov/ftc/oed/hrmo/jobops.shtm#elap.
U.S.AgencyforInternationalDevelopment(USAID)
RonaldReaganBuilding
Washington,DC20523
Tel:(202)712‐4810
Fax:(202)216‐3524
www.usaid.gov
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Description(fromwebsite):TheU.S.AgencyforInternationalDevelopment(USAID)supportscountry‐
drivenstrategiesandinvestsinstrengtheningbothpublicandprivateinstitutionsthatunderpingrowth
oftheagriculturalsector.TheAgencyworksthroughoutthesector,fromdevelopingimprovedseeds
andmanagementpracticestostrengtheningtheindustriesalongtheagriculturalvaluechain.USAIDis
scalingupacomprehensiveapproachtoagricultureby:developingagriculturalmarkets,trade,and
finance;promotingfoodandnutritionalsecurity;fundingcollaborativescienceandtechnologyresearch
efforts;organizingvolunteertechnicalassistanceandextensionservices;fosteringsupportfor
biotechnology‐relateddecisionsandaccess;anddevelopingandsupportingsoundprogramsfor
livestockandsustainableagriculture.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,BiotechnologyandGMOs,Education,General
Legal,Hunger/FoodSecurity,International,PublicHealth
Employment:ForinformationonUSAIDcareers,seewww.usaid.gov/careers/.
U.S.DepartmentofCommerce
1401ConstitutionAvenueNW
Washington,DC20230
Tel:(202)482‐2000
www.commerce.gov
Description(fromwebsite):TheU.S.DepartmentofCommercepromotesjobcreation,economicgrowth,
sustainabledevelopment,andimprovedstandardsoflivingforallAmericansbyworkinginpartnership
withbusinesses,universities,communities,andournation’sworkers.TodriveU.S.competitivenessin
theglobalmarketplace,theCommerceDepartmentworkstostrengthentheinternationaleconomic
positionoftheUnitedStatesandfacilitatesglobaltradebyopeningupnewmarketsforU.S.goodsand
services.Hereathome,theCommerceDepartmentpromotesprogressivebusinesspoliciesthathelp
America’sbusinessesandentrepreneursandtheircommunitiesgrowandsucceed.
TheCommerceDepartmentalsoprovideseffectivemanagementandmonitoringofournation’s
resourcesandassetstosupportbothenvironmentalandeconomichealth.Throughcriticalweather
monitoring,weatherforecastsandresourcepreservation,theDepartmentprotectsnotonlythepublic
safetyandsecuritybutalsooceans,coasts,andmarinelifewhileassistingwiththeireconomic
development.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal,Trade
Employment:Careeropportunityinformationcanbefoundatwww.commerce.gov/about‐
commerce/careers;EmploymentopportunitiesintheOfficeofGeneralCounselcanbefoundat
www.commerce.gov/os/ogc/employment.
U.S.DepartmentofCommerce:NationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration(NOAA)
NationalMarineFisheriesService
PartnershipsandCommunications
1315EastWestHighway
SilverSpring,MD20910
Tel:(301)427‐8400
Fax:(301)713‐0376
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
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Description:TheNationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration(NOAA)istheleadfederalagency
responsibleforthestewardshipofthenation'soffshorelivingmarineresourcesandtheirhabitat.NOAA
Fisheriesmanages,conserves,andprotectsfish,whales,dolphins,seaturtles,andotherlivingcreatures
intheocean.NOAAFisheriesworkswithintheMagnuson‐StevensAct,theMarineMammalProtection
Act,andtheEndangeredSpeciesActtofulfillitsmissionofpromotinghealthyecosystems.Federally‐
managedmarineresourcesprovideanimportantsourceoffoodandrecreationforthenation,aswellas
thousandsofjobsandatraditionalwayoflifeformanycoastalcommunities.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability
Employment:ForcareeropportunitieswithNOAA,seewww.commerce.gov/about‐commerce/careers;
NOAACareersHomepageatwww.careers.noaa.gov/index.html.
U.S.DepartmentofState(DoS)
2201C.StreetNW
Washington,DC20520
Tel:(202)647‐4000
www.state.gov
Description:Responsibleforinternationalrelations,theDepartmentofState(DoS)promotesU.S.
interestsintheworldviatheimplementationofthepresident’sforeignpolicy,andsupportsforeign
affairsactivitiesofotherfederalagencies.DoSpromotestheinterestsofAmericancitizensby:
promotingpeaceandstabilityinregionsofvitalinterest;creatingjobsathomebyopeningmarkets
abroad;helpingdevelopingnationsestablishinvestmentandexportopportunities;andbringingnations
togetherandforgingpartnershipstoaddressglobalproblems,suchasterrorism,thespreadof
communicablediseases,cross‐borderpollution,humanitariancrises,nuclearsmuggling,andnarcotics
trafficking.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,Hunger/FoodSecurity,International,Policy
Employment:ForinformationoncareersintheDepartmentofState,seewww.state.gov/careers;
forinformationoncareersandsummerinternshipsintheOfficeoftheLegalAdviser,see
www.state.gov/s/l/3190.htm.
U.S.DoS:OfficeofGlobalFoodSecurity
2201C.Street,NW
Washington,DC20520
Tel:(202)647‐4000
www.state.gov/s/globalfoodsecurity/index.htm
Description(fromwebsite):TheOfficeofGlobalFoodSecurityisresponsiblefortheU.S.government’s
GlobalHungerandFoodSecurityInitiative,FeedtheFuture.TheU.S.strategyforreducinghungerand
ensuringfoodsecurityisbeingdevelopedthroughaconsultativeprocesswithintheU.S.government
andwiththeglobalcommunityandotherstakeholders,includingfoundations,universities,non‐
governmentalorganizations,andtheprivatesector.Itwillsupportandadvancejointactiontoreduce
hungerandunder‐nutritionthroughoutthedevelopingworld.Moreinformationontheinitiativecanbe
foundatwww.state.gov/s/globalfoodsecurity/129952.htm.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,Hunger/FoodSecurity,International
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Employment:ForinformationoncareersintheDepartmentofState,seewww.state.gov/careers/.
STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
State Food Policy Council, Task Force, Etc.
Statesoftenhavetaskforces,foodpolicycouncils,andagenciesthataddressfoodpolicyissues.Mostof
thetaskforcesandpolicycouncilsareoperatedonavolunteer‐basis.Acoupleexamplesfollowtohelp
guideyoursearch.
MassachusettsFoodPolicyCouncil(MFPC)
c/oDepartmentofAgriculturalResources
251CausewayStreet,Suite500
Boston,MA02114
Tel:(617)626‐1753
www.mass.gov/agr/boards‐commissions/mfpc.htm
Description:ThepurposeoftheMassachusettsFoodPolicyCouncil(MFPC)istoincreaseproduction,
sales,andconsumptionofMassachusetts‐grownfoods;developandpromoteprogramsthatbring
healthyMassachusetts‐grownfoodstoMassachusettsresidentsthroughvariousprograms;protectthe
landandwaterresourcesneededforsustainedlocalfoodproduction;andtrain,retain,andrecruit
farmersandtoprovideforthecontinuedeconomicviabilityoflocalfoodproduction,processing,and
distributioninthecommonwealth.
NewYorkStateTaskForceonFood,Farm,andNutritionPolicy
LegislativeOfficeBuilding
Albany,NY12248
Tel:(518)455‐5203(TaskForcePhoneNumber)
Description:TheNewYorkStateTaskForceonFood,Farm,andNutritionPolicyaimstoaddressthe
foodandnutritionproblemsfacingNewYork.Theirtargetedissuesincludefoodassistancefor
strugglingworkingfamiliesandseniors,foodsafety,andfood‐basedeconomicdevelopment.
NewsUpdates:www.assembly.state.ny.us/comm/?sec=post&id=62.
MemberList:www.assembly.state.ny.us/comm/?sec=mem&id=62.
Other Food-Related Agencies
Evenifastatedoesn’thaveanagencydevotedspecificallytofood,foodpolicyworkcanbefoundwithin
otherstateagencies.Themajorstateagenciesdealingwithfoodissuesarelistedbelow,withbrief
descriptionsoftheirrelatedfoodpolicyareas.
Employment:Researchagencywebsitestodiscoveremploymentopportunities.Thejobsforstate
agenciesaremostlypolicy‐basedandmanyoftheagenciesofferstudentinternshipopportunities.
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DepartmentofAgriculture
Stateagriculturedepartmentsworktopromotein‐stateagriculturethroughtechnicalassistance,
conservation,andsupportprograms.Departmentsofagriculturealsoinspectandregulatestate
agriculturalproductstoensureenvironmentalandfoodsafety.Aboveall,stateagriculturalprograms
worktopromotecropsgrownwithinthestate.Somestateagriculturedepartmentsalsoimplementthe
NationalSchoolLunchProgramatthestatelevel.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,FoodSafety,
NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,Research
DepartmentofEducation
Stateeducationdepartmentssometimesadministerfederalnutritionprogramsrelatingtomealsand
snacksinschools,daycare,andsummerprogramsites(suchastheNationalSchoolLunchProgramand
theSummerFoodServiceProgram).Stateeducationdepartmentsimplementthesefederalprograms
withprogramguidance,technicalassistance,monitoring,andevaluation,andsometimessupplement
thefederalprogramwithstatefunding.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,SchoolFood
DepartmentofHealth
Statehealthdepartmentsareusuallyheavilyinvolvedinnutritionmattersthroughoutthegivenstate.
Forexample,manystatehealthdepartmentsareimplementinganti‐obesityprogramstoencourage
healthyeatingandphysicalactivitythroughintervention,education,andpolicychanges.Thesehealth
departmentsoftenhavenutritiondivisions,whichoverseefederalprogramssuchasWIC.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSafety,Education,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth
DepartmentofHumanServicesorDepartmentofTransitionalServices
Statedepartmentsofhumanservicesordepartmentsoftransitionalassistanceareusuallytheagencies
inchargeofprovidingbenefitstolow‐incomefamiliesorfamiliesintimesofneed.Inparticular,the
federalSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram(SNAP,formerlytheFoodStampProgram)isoften
administeredatthestatelevelthroughstatedepartmentsofhumanservices.Theseagenciesalso
administerotherbenefitssuchasTemporaryAssistancetoNeedyFamilies(TANF).
AreasofSpecialization:Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease
EconomicDevelopmentAgency
Everystatehasaneconomicdevelopmentagencytopromotebusinessinvestmentandgrowthtofoster
jobcreationandprosperouscommunities.Economicdevelopmentagenciesfrequentlyprovidesupport
forsmallbusinesscreationanddevelopment,includingminority‐ownedbusinesses.Withregardtofood
issues,thismightincludesmallbusinessesthatsupportincreasedaccesstohealthyandlocalfoods(e.g.,
farmersmarkets).
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AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Finance/Microfinance
EnvironmentalQualityAgency
Allstateshaveadepartmentthatdealswithenvironmentalprotectionorenvironmentalquality.These
agenciesareinvolvedinregulationpollutionsourcesinthestate,cleaninguppastpollution,and
creatingnewsystemstoimproveenvironmentalimpacts.Agriculture,asapollutingindustry,oftenmust
interactwiththestateenvironmentalqualitydepartmentinordertomakesurethatregulationsare
beingmet.Stateenvironmentalagenciesalsohavesomedutiestoenforcefederalregulations
promulgatedbytheEPA.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,GeneralLegal
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Therearevariouslocalgovernmentagenciesthatimpactthefoodsystemaswell.Theseagenciesvary
fromstatetostate,butyoumightlooktothecityplanningcommissionorplanningdepartment(theyare
inchargeofzoning,landuseplanning,etc.),boardofhealthordepartmentofhealth,departmentof
transportation,foodpolicydirectors(ifthecityhasone),departmentofsustainability(ifthecityhas
one),andevencitycouncilmemberswhoareinterestedinfoodsystemdevelopment.
FEDERAL OR STATE LEGISLATORS
Findfederalorstatelegislatorsinvolvedinfoodissuestotargetandcontactforinternshipsand
employment.Therearetwowaystoinvestigatewhichlegislatorsareinvolvedinfoodpolicy:
CommitteeMembership:Researchwhichlegislatorsareonfood‐relatedcommittees.
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U.S.HouseofRepresentatives:Agriculture,NaturalResources,SmallBusiness.See
www.house.gov/committees
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U.S.Senate:Agriculture,Nutrition,andForestry;EnergyandNaturalResources;Health,
Education,Labor,andPensions.See
www.senate.gov/pagelayout/committees/d_three_sections_with_teasers/committees_home.ht
m.
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Atthestatelevel,thesemightinclude:Agriculture,Education,PublicHealthandWelfare.Visit
individualstatewebsitesformoreinformation.
BillSponsorship:Researchfood‐relatedbillsandwhosponsoredthemasanindicationofwhich
legislatorsworkonfoodpolicy.
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U.S.HouseofRepresentatives:trackcurrentbillsathttp://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.php
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U.S.Senate:trackcurrentbillsat
www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/g_three_sections_with_teasers/legislative_home.htm
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Atthestatelevel,researchindividualstatelegislaturewebsitesforbilltrackinginformation.
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section three: non-governmental organizations &
research institutes
Non‐governmentalagencies,researchinstitutes,andnonprofitorganizationsinthefieldsofsustainable
food,theenvironment,andhumanrightsprovideuniqueservicesinthefoodlawandpolicycontext.
Generally,non‐governmentalorganizationsdedicatetheirworktospecificissuesorsetsofissueswithin
thefoodsystem,including:sustainablefoodsystems,localandurbanagriculture,farmers’rights,school
nutrition,foodsafety,hungerandpoverty,foodjustice,climatechange,andinternationaltrade.They
alsotendtobedividedbetweenregionallocal,national,andinternationalorganizations.
Withintheseorganizations,attorneysmayconductconventionallegalworksuchaschallengingharmful
foodproductiontechnologiesandpromotingsustainablealternatives,litigatingcivilorcriminalcases
againstfoodsystemactors,andlendinglegalsupporttovarioussustainableagricultureandfoodsafety
constituencies.However,attorneysworkingattheseorganizationsmayalsoserveinlesstraditional
legalrolesandhavetheopportunitytoinfluencepolicy.Forexample,theymightcoordinategrassroots
organizingeffortstounitevariousfoodsystemstakeholderstocreateamoresustainableandaccessible
foodsystem.Theymayalsodisseminatenutritionandhealthinformationtoeducateandempower
communitiestoseekpolicychange.Becauseneworganizationsappearfrequentlyacrossdifferentareas,
thefollowingcatalogisjustastart.Itisimportanttonotethatthisguidegenerallylistslargernonprofit
organizationswithanationalorregionalfocusarea,buttherearemanysmallernonprofitorganizations
thatarenotincluded.Inyourinternship/careersearch,youshouldgobeyondthislistandinvestigate
nonprofitorganizationsoperatingwithinthespecificfieldsandgeographicareasofinteresttoyou.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AmericanFarmlandTrust(AFT)
120018thStreetNW
Suite800
Washington,D.C.20036
Tel:(202)331‐7300
Fax:(202)659‐8339
[email protected]
Description(fromwebsite):AmericanFarmlandTrust(AFT)istheonlynationalconservation
organizationdedicatedtoprotectingfarmland,promotingsoundfarmingpractices,andkeepingfarmers
ontheland.AFTiscommittedtoprotectingthenation'sfarmandranchland,keepingithealthyand
improvingtheeconomicviabilityofagriculture.AFT’sstaffoffarmers,policyexperts,researchersand
scientistsknowstheissuesfromthegroundup—howcommunitiescanbestrengthenedbyprotecting
farmlandandsupportinglocalfarmers,andhowfarmersandrancherscanbestbeengagedtoconserve
thelandandprotectournaturalresources.AFTworkswithfederal,state,andlocalleadersand
communitiestodeveloplegislation,implementpolicies,andexecuteprogramsthatkeepfarmerson
theirlandandprotectourenvironment.
AreasofSpecialization:AgricultureandAgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,Land
Use/Conservation,Policy
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Employment:Includingpermanentpositionsandinternships,see
www.farmland.org/about/careers/default.asp.
AmericanPlannersAssociation
205N.MichiganAve.,Suite1200
Chicago,IL60601
Tel:(312)431‐9100
Fax:(312)786‐6700
103015thSt.,NW
Suite750West
Washington,DC20005‐1503
Tel:(202)872‐0611
Fax:(202)872‐0643
www.planning.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheAmericanPlanningAssociationisanindependent,not‐for‐profit
educationalorganizationthatprovidesleadershipinthedevelopmentofvitalcommunitiesby
advocatingexcellenceincommunityplanning,promotingeducationandcitizenempowerment,and
providingthetoolsandsupportnecessarytomeetthechallengesofgrowthandchange.
AreasofSpecialization:UrbanIssues,Sustainability
Employment:Seehttp://www.planning.org/jobs/.
AnimalLegalDefenseFund(ALDF)
NationalHeadquarters
170EastCotatiAvenue
Cotati,CA94931
Tel:(707)795‐2533
Fax:(707)795‐7280
[email protected]
http://aldf.org/
Description(fromwebsite):Formorethanthreedecades,theAnimalLegalDefenseFund(ALDF)has
beenfightingtoprotectthelivesandadvancetheinterestsofanimalsthroughthelegalsystem.Founded
in1979byattorneysactiveinshapingtheemergingfieldofanimallaw,ALDFhasblazedthetrailfor
strongerenforcementofanti‐crueltylawsandmorehumanetreatmentofanimalsineverycornerof
Americanlife.Today,ALDF’sgroundbreakingeffortstopushtheU.S.legalsystemtoendthesufferingof
abusedanimalsaresupportedbythousandsofdedicatedattorneysandmorethan100,000members.
MuchoftheALDF’sworkisdevotedtofarmanimalwelfareandcombatingfactoryfarmingpractices.
AlongwithPETA,theALDFfiledahistoriclawsuitin2013challengingtheconstitutionalityofAgGag
laws.
AreasofSpecialization:AnimalWelfare,LegalAdvocacy/Litigation,Policy
Employment:Forclerkships,internships,andfellowships,seehttp://aldf.org/resources/animal‐law‐
events‐opportunities/clerkships‐internships‐fellowships/.ForALDFLitigationFellowships,see
http://aldf.org/resources/animal‐law‐events‐opportunities/employment/?id=11.
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AnimalWelfareApproved(AWA)
1007QueenStreet
Alexandria,VA22314
Tel:(202)546‐5292(5AWA)
Fax:(202)446‐2151
[email protected]
http://www.animalwelfareapproved.org/
Description(fromwebsite):AnimalWelfareApproved(AWA)isafoodlabelformeatanddairyproducts
thatcomefromfarmanimalsraisedtothehighestanimalwelfareandenvironmentalstandards.The
programwasfoundedin2006asamarket‐basedsolutiontothegrowingconsumerdemandformeat,
eggsanddairyproductsfromanimalstreatedwithhighwelfareandmanagedwiththeenvironmentin
mind.AWAaudits,certifies,andsupportsindependentfamilyfarmersraisingtheiranimalsaccordingto
thehighestanimalwelfarestandards,outdoorsonpastureorrange.Calleda“badgeofhonorfor
farmers”andthe“goldstandard,”AWAhascometobethemosthighlyregardedfoodlabelwhenit
comestoanimalwelfare,pasture‐basedfarming,andsustainability.
AreasofSpecialization:AnimalWelfare,FoodLabeling,Research,Policy
Employment:Seehttp://www.animalwelfareapproved.org/about/employment/.
AnimalWelfareInstitute(AWI)
900PennsylvaniaAve.,SE
Washington,DC20003
Tel:(202)337‐2332
Fax:(202)446‐2131
[email protected]
http://www.awionline.org
Description(fromwebsite):Sinceitsfoundingin1951,theAnimalWelfareInstitute(AWI)hassoughtto
alleviatethesufferinginflictedonanimalsbypeople.Intheorganization'searlyyears,AWI’sparticular
emphasiswasonthedesperateneedsofanimalsusedforexperimentation.Inthedecadesthatfollowed,
AWIexpandedthescopeofitsworktoaddressmanyotherareasofanimalsuffering.Today,oneoftheir
greatestareasofemphasisiscruelanimalfactories,whichraiseandslaughterpigs,cows,chickensand
otheranimals.
AWI’sGovernmentAffairsdivisionprovidesinformationtoMembersofCongressandtheirstaffs.AWI
sendsactionalertstoindividualsandorganizationsinterestedinanimalprotectivelegislation,
informingthemofwaysinwhichtheymayhelp‐oftenbywritingtoMembersofCongressorother
governmentofficialsandtotheeditorsofnewspapers.
AWIalsoengagesinprecedent‐settinglitigationonbehalfofanimalsinstateandfederalcourtsacross
thecountry,andmostrecentlyhasbeeninvolvedinnationallyrecognizedcasestopromotethewelfare
ofhorses,elephants,batsandmarinemammals.StartingwiththestaffattheirWashington,D.C.
headquartersandworkingalongsidehigh‐caliberoutsidecounsel‐includingskilledanddedicatedpro
bonoattorneys‐AWIhasachievedtremendousvictoriesforanimalsinthecourtroom.Inadditionto
litigatingtoprotectanimals,AWIworkstopromotetheenforcementandstrengtheningofbothstate
andfederalanimalprotectionlaws,includingbutnotlimitedtotheAnimalWelfareAct,Endangered
SpeciesAct,HumaneSlaughterAct,HorseProtectionAct,WildFree‐RoamingHorsesandBurrosAct,
MarineMammalProtectionAct,andSharkConservationAct,aswellasstateanti‐crueltylaws.
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AreasofSpecialization:AnimalWelfare,LegalAdvocacy/Litigation
Employment:Seehttps://awionline.org/content/job‐openingsinternships‐awi.
CANFIT(Communities‐Adolescents‐Nutrition‐Fitness)
2140ShattuckAvenue,Suite610
Berkeley,CA94704
Tel:(510)644‐1533
Fax:(510)644‐1535
[email protected]
www.canfit.org
Description(fromwebsite):CANFITisaleaderinbuildingcommunityleadershipandstimulating
changeatmultiplelevels,fromindividualbehaviortopublicpolicy.Itsapproachtopartneringwith
communitiesbuildscapacityandleadership,whilehelpingtoadvancesustainablechangeinlow‐income
communitiesandcommunitiesofcolor.CANFITworkswithcommunitiesandpolicymakerstodevelop
culturallyresonantpoliciesandpracticesthatimprovefoodandfitnessenvironmentsforadolescentsin
lowincomecommunitiesandcommunitiesofcolor.
AreasofSpecialization:Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,SchoolFood
Employment:Seehttp://canfit.org/about/jobs/.
CenterforFoodSafety(CFS)
660PennsylvaniaAve.,SE,Suite302
Washington,DC20003
Tel:(202)547‐9359
Fax:(202)547‐9429
[email protected]
www.centerforfoodsafety.org
303SacramentoSt.,2ndfloor
SanFrancisco,CA94111
Tel:(415)826‐2770
Fax:(415)826‐0507
917SWOakStreet,Suite300
Portland,OR97205
Tel:(971)271‐7372
Fax:(971)271‐7374
Description(fromwebsite):TheCenterforFoodSafety(CFS)isanationalnon‐profitpublicinterestand
environmentaladvocacyorganizationworkingtoprotecthumanhealthandtheenvironmentbycurbing
theuseofharmfulfoodproductiontechnologiesandbypromotingorganicandotherformsof
sustainableagriculture.CFSuseslegalactions,groundbreakingscientificandpolicyreports,booksand
othereducationalmaterials,marketpressureandgrassrootscampaignsthroughourTrueFood
Network.CFS'ssuccessfullegalcasescollectivelyrepresentalandmarkbodyofcaselawonfoodand
agriculturalissues.
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AreasofSpecialization:BiotechnologyandGMOs,Environment/Sustainability,FoodAdvertising,Food
Labeling,FoodSafety,PublicHealth
Employment:Seewww.centerforfoodsafety.org/jobs/.
CenterforScienceinthePublicInterest(CSPI)
1220LSt.N.W.,Suite300
Washington,DC20005
Tel:(202)332‐9110
Fax:(202)265‐4954
www.cspinet.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheCenterforScienceinthePublicInterest(CSPI)isaconsumeradvocacy
organizationwhosetwinmissionsaretoconductinnovativeresearchandadvocacyprogramsinhealth
andnutrition,andtoprovideconsumerswithcurrent,usefulinformationabouttheirhealthandwell‐
being.Ingeneral,CSPI’sthreemaingoalsaretoprovideuseful,objectiveinformationtothepublicand
policymakersthroughresearchonfood,alcohol,health,theenvironment,andotherissuesrelatedto
scienceandtechnology;torepresentthecitizens’interestsbeforeregulatory,judicial,andlegislative
bodiesonfood,alcohol,health,theenvironment,andotherissues;andtoensurethatscienceand
technologyareusedforthepublicgoodandtoencouragescientiststoengageinpublic‐interest
activities.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodMarketing,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,PublicHealth,
Research,SchoolFood
Employment:Seewww.cspinet.org/about/jobs.
ChangeLabSolutions(formerlyPublicHealthLawandPolicy)
2201Broadway,Suite502
Oakland,CA94612
Tel:(510)302‐3380
www.phlpnet.org
Description:ChangeLabSolutions(formerlyPublicHealthLawandPolicy)believesachievingthe
commongoodmeanseveryonehasnourishingfood,safeplacestoliveandplay,opportunitiestobike,
walkortaketransit,freshwater,andcleanair,bothindoorsandout.ChangeLabprovidescommunity‐
basedsolutionsforAmerican’smostcommonandpreventablediseaseslikecancer,heartdisease,
diabetes,obesity,andasthma.Theirsolutionspromotethecommongoodbymakinghealthychoices
easierforeveryone.ChangeLabworkswithneighborhoods,cities,andstatestotransformcommunities
withlawsandpoliciesthatcreatelastingchangebyprovidinglegalandpolicyguidanceonpublichealth
issues.Forexample,itcreatedalegalresourcecenterforthetobaccocontrolmovementinCalifornia
thathasbeentestedandrefinedoverthepast10years.ChangeLabSolutionshelpsempower
communitiesinmovingforwardwithconcretepoliciesandstrategiesforcreatingrealandlasting
change.ChangeLab’sChildhoodObesitydivisionfocusesonpoliciesthathelpbringhealthyfoodstoall
communities.
AreasofSpecialization:CommunityDevelopment,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,Public
Health,Research,
Employment:Seehttp://changelabsolutions.org/employment.
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ConsumersUnion
ConsumerReports
101TrumanAvenue
Yonkers,NY10703‐1057
Tel:(914)378‐2000
http://consumersunion.org/topic/safety/
Description(fromwebsite):ConsumerReports(CR)isanexpert,independent,nonprofitorganization
whosemissionistoworkforafair,just,andsafemarketplaceforallconsumersandtoempower
consumerstoprotectthemselves.CRwasfoundedin1936whenadvertisingfirstfloodedthemass
media.Consumerslackedareliablesourceofinformationtheycoulddependontohelpthemdistinguish
hypefromfactandgoodproductsfrombadones.SincethenCRhasfilledthatvacuumwithabroad
rangeofconsumerinformation.Tomaintainitsindependenceandimpartiality,CRacceptsnooutside
advertisingandnofreesamplesandemploysseveralhundredmysteryshoppersandtechnicalexperts
tobuyandtesttheproductsitevaluates.ConsumersUnion(CU)isthepolicyandactiondivisionofCR.
CUworkswiththeirnetworkofactiviststopassconsumerprotectionlawsinstatesandinCongress.CU
workstofocuspublicattentiononfoodsafetyrisksandregulatorydeficienciesthatcanresultinharmto
thepublic.
AreasofSpecialization:BiotechnologyandGMOs,Education,FoodLabeling,FoodSafety,Policy,
Research
Employment:Seehttp://consumersunion.org/about/career‐opportunities/.
DomesticFairTradeAssociation(DFTA)
2202ndAveSouthUnit#61
Seattle,WA98104
Tel:(206)250‐2680(ExecutiveDirector)
www.thedfta.org
Description(fromwebsite):DomesticFairTradeAssociation(DFTA)isanassociationofmembersfrom
acrossthefoodandagriculturesystemrepresentingfarmersandfarmergroups,farmworkersandtheir
organizations,retailers,marketers,processors,manufacturers,andNGOs.Itsmissionistopromoteand
protecttheintegrityofDomesticFairTradePrinciplesthrougheducation,marketing,advocacy,and
endorsements.DFTA’sprimarygoalsaretosupportfamily‐scalefarming,toreinforcefarmer‐led
initiativessuchasfarmerco‐operatives,andtobringthesegroupstogetherwithmission‐basedtraders,
retailers,andconcernedconsumerstobuildthemovementforsustainableagricultureinNorthAmerica.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Labor,Trade
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
FairFoodNetwork(FFN)
205E.WashingtonSt.,SuiteB
AnnArbor,MI48104
Tel:(734)213‐3999
[email protected]
www.fairfoodnetwork.org
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Description:FairFoodNetwork(FFN)isanationalnonprofitdedicatedtobuildingamorejustand
sustainablefoodsystem.FFNworksattheintersectionoffoodsystems,sustainability,andsocialequity
toprovideaccesstohealthy,fresh,andsustainablygrownfood,especiallyinunderservedcommunities.
Itimplementsmodelprogramsandbringstherightpeopletogethertogenerateideas,shareresources,
andpromotepolicychangestorepairthefoodsystem.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Environment/Sustainability,FoodJustice,FoodSystems,
Hunger/FoodSecurity,Labor,Research
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
FarmAid
501CambridgeStreet,3rdFloor
Cambridge,MA02141
Tel:(617)354‐2922
Fax:(617)354‐6992
www.farmaid.org
Description(fromwebsite):FarmAidisanonprofitorganizationwhosemissionistokeepfamily
farmersontheirlandbyincreasingawarenessaboutthelossoffamilyfarmsandraisingfundstokeep
farmfamiliesontheirland.FarmAidworkswithlocal,regionalandnationalorganizationstopromote
fairfarmpoliciesandgrassrootsorganizingcampaignsdesignedtodefendandbolsterfamilyfarm‐
centeredagriculture.Ithasworkedside‐by‐sidewithfarmerstoprotestfactoryfarmsandinform
farmersandeatersaboutissueslikegeneticallymodifiedfoodandgrowthhormones.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,DisasterRelief,Finance/Microfinance,Labor
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
FarmtoConsumerLegalDefenseFund(FTCLDF)
8116ArlingtonBlvd,Ste.263
FallsChurch,VA22042
Tel:(703)208‐3276
Fax:(703)208‐3278
[email protected]
www.farmtoconsumer.org
Description(fromwebsite):FarmtoConsumerLegalDefenseFund(FTCLDF)isanonprofitorganization
thatprotectstherightsoffarmersandconsumerstoengageindirectcommerce;itprotectstherightsof
farmerstoselltheproductsofthefarmandtherightsofconsumerstoaccessthefoodsoftheirchoice
fromthesourceoftheirchoice.FTCLDFisatruegrassrootsorganizationandreceivesnogovernment
fundingandlittleornocorporatefunding.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,GeneralLegal,LegalAdvocacy/Litigation
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities
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FarmForward
P.O.Box4120
Portland,Oregon97208‐4120
Tel:(877)313‐3276
Fax:(877)313‐3276
http://www.farmforward.com/
Description(fromwebsite):Incorporatedin2007,FarmForwardisanonprofitadvocacyandconsulting
groupattheforefrontofpragmaticeffortstotransformthewayournationeatsandfarms.Theirvision
isencapsulatedintheinternationalbestsellerEatingAnimalsbyFarmForwardBoardMemberJonathan
SafranFoer,andtheirexecutivestaffandboardhavebeenworkingonbehalfoffarmedanimalssince
theearly1990s.ThisaccumulatedexpertiseinformsFarmForward'suniqueroleasthefirstcentrist
organizationwheredisparateinterestsopposedtotheabuseofanimalsonfactoryfarmscanunitein
coordinatedandeffectiveways.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,AnimalWelfare
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipinformation.
FarmersLegalActionGroup(FLAG)
6FifthWestStreet,Suite650
SaintPaul,MN55102
Tel:(651)223‐5400
Fax:(651)223‐5335
[email protected]
www.flaginc.org
Description(fromwebsite):FarmersLegalActionGroup(FLAG)isanonprofitlawfirmdedicatedto
providinglegalservicesandsupporttofamilyfarmersandtheircommunitiesinordertohelpkeep
familyfarmersontheland.Sinceitsinception,FLAGhasprovidedanextensivearrayoflegalservicesto
financiallydistressedfarmersandtheiradvocatesandattorneysnationwide.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,DisasterRelief,GeneralLegal,Labor,Legal
Advocacy/Litigation
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipinformation.
FarmersMarketCoalition(FMC)
P.O.Box504
Charlottesville,VA22902
www.farmersmarketcoalition.org
Description(fromwebsite):ThemissionofFarmersMarketCoalition(FMC)istostrengthenfarmers
marketsforthebenefitoffarmers,consumers,andcommunities.TheFarmersMarketCoalitionservesa
rapidlygrowingindustrywithinformationandrepresentationatthestateandfederallevels.FMChelps
buildnetworks,linkpeers,andconnectfarmersmarketsoldandnewwithtoolsandresourcesfor
success.TheprioritiesofFMCaretoserveasaninformationcenterforfarmersmarkets;tobeavoice
forNorthAmericanfarmersmarketadvocacy;tofosterstrongstateandregionalfarmersmarket
associations;tobringprivateandpublicsupporttothetabletosustainfarmersmarketsinthelong
term,forthebenefitoffarmers,consumers,andcommunities;topromotefarmersmarketstothepublic;
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todevelopandprovideeducationalprogrammingandnetworkingopportunitiesforfarmersmarket
managersandfarmersmarketvendors.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Environment/Sustainability,FoodSystems,Policy,Research
Employment:Seewww.farmersmarketcoalition.org/employment.
FarmworkerJustice
112616thStreetNW,Suite270
Washington,DC20036
Tel:(202)293‐5420
www.farmworkerjustice.org
Description:FarmworkerJusticeisanonprofitorganizationthatseekstoempowermigrantand
seasonalfarmworkerstoimprovetheirlivingandworkingconditions,immigrationstatus,health,
occupationalsafety,andaccesstojustice.Usingamulti‐facetedapproach,FarmworkerJusticeeducates
lawmakersonCapitolHill;helpsfarmworkersvoicetheirconcernsinfederaladministrativeagencies;
representsworkersandtheirorganizationsincourt;provideslegaladvocacy,policyanalysis,training,
andtechnicalassistancetofarmlaborunions,attorneys,immigrantadvocacygroups,andother
stakeholders;andconductsmediaandeducationcampaignstoeducatethepublicaboutfarmerworkers’
issues.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,FoodJustice,GeneralLegal,Labor,Legal
Advocacy/Litigation,Policy
Employment:Seehttp://farmworkerjustice.org/about‐farmworker‐justice/jobs‐and‐internships.
FoodCorps
281ParkAvenueSouth
NewYork,NY10010
Tel:(212)‐596‐7045
Fax:(347)‐244‐7213
[email protected]
https://www.foodcorps.org/
Description(fromwebsite):FoodCorpsisanationwideteamofleadersthatconnectskidstorealfood
andhelpsthemgrowuphealthy.FoodCorpsdoesthatbyplacingmotivatedleadersinlimited‐resource
communitiesforayearofpublicservice.Workingunderthedirectionoflocalpartnerorganizations,
FoodCorpsimplementathree‐ingredientrecipeforhealthykids.FoodCorpsServiceMembersteachkids
aboutwhathealthyfoodisandwhereitcomesfrom,buildandtendschoolgardens,andbringhigh‐
qualitylocalfoodintopublicschoolcafeterias.FoodCorpsisapartoftheAmeriCorpsservicenetwork.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture,CommunityDevelopment,Education,FoodJustice,Nutritionand
Diet‐RelatedDisease,SchoolFood
Employment:TobecomeaServiceMember,seehttps://www.foodcorps.org/become‐a‐service‐member.
CheckbackforfuturelawandpolicyopportunitiesonFoodCorps’staff:
https://www.foodcorps.org/about.
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FoodResearchandActionCenter(FRAC)
1875ConnecticutAvenueNW,Suite540
Washington,DC20009
Tel:(202)986‐2200
Fax:(202)986‐2525
www.frac.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheFoodResearchandActionCenter(FRAC)isaleadingnationalnonprofit
organizationworkingtoimprovepublicpoliciesandpublic‐privatepartnershipstoeradicatehunger
andundernutritionintheUnitedStates.FRACworkswithhundredsofnational,state,andlocal
nonprofitorganizations,publicagencies,corporations,andlabororganizationstoaddresshunger,food
insecurity,andtheirrootcause,poverty.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,
Research
Employment:Seehttp://frac.org/about/jobs‐and‐internship‐information/.
TheFoodTrust
OnePennCenter,Suite900
1617JohnF.KennedyBlvd.
Philadelphia,PA19103
Tel:(215)575‐0444
Fax:(215)575‐0466
[email protected]
www.thefoodtrust.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheFoodTrust’smissionisensuringthateveryonehasaccesstoaffordable,
nutritiousfoodandinformationtomakehealthydecisions.Workingwithneighborhoods,schools,
grocers,farmers,andpolicymakers,theFoodTrusthasdevelopedacomprehensiveapproachthat
combinesnutritioneducationandgreateravailabilityofaffordable,healthyfood.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Environment/Sustainability,Finance/Microfinance,Hunger/Food
Security,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease
Employment:Seethefoodtrust.org/contact/jobs.
HumaneSocietyoftheUnitedStates(HSUS)
2100LSt.,NW
Washington,D.C.20037
Tel:(202)452‐1100
http://www.humanesociety.org/
Description:TheHumaneSocietyoftheUnitedStates(HSUS)isthelargestanimalprotection
organizationinthenation,andhasbeenactiveinadvocacysince1954.Inadditiontotheiranimalrescue
program,HSUSconfrontsnationalandglobalanimalcrueltiesthroughcampaigningagainstabusive
practicesandorganizations.Theyhaveconductedmajorworkagainstagribusinessestocombatthe
cruelpracticesthattakeplaceonfactoryfarms,especiallyrelatedtoinhumanecrateandcage
confinement.ThroughtheiradvocacyworkHSUShasachievedpositivepolicychangeforanimalsonthe
national,state,andindustrylevel.
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AreasofSpecialization:AnimalWelfare,LegalAdvocacy/Litigation,Policy
Employment:Lawclerksandlegislativeinterns,see
http://www.humanesociety.org/about/employment/internships/internships_hsus.html.
LandTrustAlliance
1660LStreetNW
Suite1100
Washington,D.C.20036
Tel:(202)638‐4725
Fax:(202)638‐4730
[email protected]
www.landtrustalliance.org
(contactinformationforregionalofficesonwebsite)
Description(fromwebsite):TheLandTrustAllianceisanationalconservationorganizationthatworks
inthreewaystosavetheplacespeoplelove.First,theyincreasethepaceofconservation,somoreland
andnaturalresourcesgetprotected.Second,theyenhancethequalityofconservation,sothemost
importantlandsgetprotectedusingthebestpracticesinthebusiness.Andthird,theyensurethe
permanenceofconservationbycreatingthelawsandresourcesneededtodefendprotectedlandover
time.
AreasofSpecialization:LandUse/Conservation,Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,
Environment/Sustainability
Employment:Seewww.landtrustalliance.org/about/jobs.
MAZON:AJewishResponsetoHunger
10495SantaMonicaBlvd.,Ste100
LosAngeles,CA90025
Tel:(310)442‐0020
Fax:(310)442‐0030
www.mazon.org
Description(fromwebsite):Foundedin1985,MAZON:AJewishResponsetoHungerisanational
nonprofitorganizationworkingtoendhungeramongpeopleofallfaithsandbackgroundsintheUnited
StatesandIsrael.MAZONbelievesthatwecanendhungerinAmericaandIsraelbyactingtoensurethat
hungrypeoplehaveaccesstothenutritiousfoodtheyneedtodayandworkingtodevelopandadvance
long‐termsolutionssothatnoonegoeshungrytomorrow.Thethreeinterrelatedstrategiesthey
employ—advocacy&education,partnershipgrants,andstrategicinitiatives—formthefoundationfor
theirholisticapproachandsymbolizetheirdesiretoembodytheJewishideals:tzedakah(charity)and
tikkunolam(healingtheworld).
AreasofSpecialization:Hunger/FoodSecurity,Education
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
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NationalConferenceofStateLegislators(NCSL)
444NorthCapitolStreet,N.W.,Suite515
Washington,DC20001
Tel:(202)624‐5400
Fax:(202)737‐1069
7700EastFirstPlace
Denver,CO80230
Tel:(303)364‐7700
Fax:(303)364‐7800
www.ncsl.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheNationalConferenceofStateLegislators(NCSL)isabipartisan
organizationthatservesthelegislatorsandstaffsofthenation’sfiftystates,commonwealths,and
territories.NCSLprovidesresearch,technicalassistance,andopportunitiesforpolicymakersto
exchangeideasonthemostpressingstateissues.NCSLisaneffectiveandrespectedadvocateforthe
interestsofstategovernmentsbeforeCongressandfederalagencies.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,BiotechnologyandGMOs,FoodSafety,Trade
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
NationalFamilyFarmCoalition(NFFC)
110MarylandAve.N.E.,Suite307
Washington,DC20002
Tel:(202)543‐5675
Fax:(202)543‐0978
www.nffc.net
Description(fromwebsite):TheNationalFamilyFarmCoalition(NFFC)unitesandstrengthensthe
voicesandactionsofitsdiversegrassrootsmemberstodemandviablelivelihoodsforfamilyfarmers,
fishers,andworkers;safeandhealthyfoodforeveryone;andeconomicallyandenvironmentallysound
ruralcommunities.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,BiotechnologyandGMOs,
Environment/Sustainability,FoodSafety,Finance/Microfinance,Labor,Trade
Employment:Seewww.nffc.net/Get%20Involved/page‐getinvolved.htm.
NationalFarmtoSchoolNetwork
P.M.B#104
8770WestBrynMawrAve,Suite1300
Chicago,IL60631
Tel:(847)917‐7292(forExecutiveDirector,basedinIL)
www.farmtoschool.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheNationalFarmtoSchoolNetworkisaprogramthatconnectsschools
(K‐12)andlocalfarmswiththeobjectivesofservinghealthymealsinschoolcafeterias;improving
studentnutrition;providingagriculture,health,andnutritioneducationopportunities;andsupporting
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localandregionalfarmers.TheNationalFarmtoSchoolNetworkenvisionsanationinwhichFarmto
Schoolprogramsareanessentialcomponentofstrongandjustlocalandregionalfoodsystems,
ensuringthehealthofallschoolchildren,farms,theenvironment,economy,andcommunities.
AreasofSpecialization:Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth,School
Food
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
NationalSustainableAgricultureCoalition(NSAC)
110MarylandAvenueNE
Washington,DC20002
Tel:(202)547‐5754
Fax:(202)547‐1837
[email protected]
www.sustainableagriculture.net
Description(fromwebsite):TheNationalSustainableAgricultureCoalition(NSAC)isanallianceof
grassrootsorganizationsthatadvocatesforfederalpolicyreformtoadvancethesustainabilityof
agriculture,foodsystems,naturalresources,andruralcommunities.NSAC’svisionofagricultureisone
whereasafe,nutritious,ample,andaffordablefoodsupplyisproducedbyalegionoffamilyfarmers
whomakeadecentlivingpursuingtheirtrade,whileprotectingtheenvironment,andcontributingto
thestrengthandstabilityoftheircommunities.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Education,Environment/Sustainability,
Hunger/FoodSecurity,FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,Labor,Research,Trade
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
NaturalResourcesDefenseCouncil(NRDC)
40West20thStreet
NewYork,NY10011
Tel:(212)727‐2700
Fax:(212)727‐1773
http://www.nrdc.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheNaturalResourcesDefenseCouncil(NRDC)isthenation'smost
effectiveenvironmentalactiongroup,combiningthegrassrootspowerof1.4millionmembersand
onlineactivistswiththecourtroomcloutandexpertiseofmorethan350lawyers,scientistsandother
professionals.Thefood‐relatedworkoftheNRDCfallsunderthe“FosteringSustainableCommunities”
componentofitsmission.
TheNRDCNewYorkteamhaslaunchedacampaigntopromoteregionalsustainablefoodinthegreater
NewYorkCityregiontofosterfarmlandpreservation,greeneconomicdevelopmentandgreateraccess
tohealthyfood.Overall,NRDC’sworkinNewYorkseekstostrengthenthemarketforlocal,sustainable
food,whileshowcasingtheinterconnectednessbetweentheruralcountrysideandtheurbancore.
AreasofSpecialization:CommunityDevelopment,Environment/Sustainability,FoodSystems,Land
Use/Conservation,Policy,PublicHealth,Research
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Employment:Forlawandnon‐lawrelatedinternships,seehttp://www.nrdc.org/jobs/internships.asp.
PartnershipforaHealthierAmerica(PHA)
1301KSt.NW
Washington,DC20005
Tel:(202)842‐9001ext.203
[email protected]
www.ahealthieramerica.org/#!/home
Description(fromwebsite):Devotedtoworkingwiththeprivatesectortoensurethehealthofour
nation’syouthbysolvingthechildhoodobesitycrisis,thePartnershipforaHealthierAmerica(PHA)
bringstogetherpublic,private,andnonprofitleaderstobrokermeaningfulcommitmentsanddevelop
strategiestoendchildhoodobesity.Mostimportantly,PHAensuresthatcommitmentsmadebyits
partnersarekeptbyworkingwithunbiased,thirdpartiestomonitorandpubliclyreportonthe
progressitspartnersaremakingtoshoweveryonewhatcanbeachievedwheneveryoneworks
together.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth,Research,School
Food
Employment:Seehttp://sustainableagriculture.net/about‐us/jobs/.
PolicyLink
1438WebsterStreet,Suite203
Oakland,CA94612
Tel:(510)663‐2333
Fax:(510)663‐9684
[email protected]
www.policylink.org
Description(fromwebsite):PolicyLinkisanationalresearchandactioninstituteadvancingeconomic
andsocialequitybyLiftingUpWhatWorks®.PolicyLinkconnectstheworkofpeopleonthegroundto
thecreationofsustainablecommunitiesofopportunitythatalloweveryonetoparticipateandprosper.
Suchcommunitiesofferaccesstoqualityjobs,affordablehousing,goodschools,transportation,andthe
benefitsofhealthyfoodandphysicalactivity.
Guidedbythebeliefthatthoseclosesttothenation’schallengesarecentraltofindingsolutions,
PolicyLinkreliesonthewisdom,voice,andexperienceoflocalresidentsandorganizations.LiftingUp
WhatWorksisPolicyLink’swayoffocusingattentiononhowpeopleareworkingsuccessfullytouse
local,state,andfederalpolicytocreateconditionsthatbenefiteveryone,especiallypeopleinlow‐
incomecommunitiesandcommunitiesofcolor.PolicyLinksharesitsfindingsandanalysisthrough
publications,websiteandonlinetools,meetings,nationalsummits,andinbriefingswithnationaland
localpolicymakers.
AreasofSpecialization:Hunger/FoodSecurity,Policy,Research
Employment:Includingjobopportunitiesandinternships,see
www.policylink.org/site/c.lkIXLbMNJrE/b.7977455/k.C021/Job_Opportunities.htmand
www.policylink.org/site/c.lkIXLbMNJrE/b.7977457/k.9D43/Internships.htm.
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RestaurantOpportunitiesCenterUnited(ROC‐United)
3507thAvenue,Suite1504
NewYork,NY10001
Tel:(212)243‐6900
Fax:(212)243‐9800
www.rocunited.org
Description(fromwebsite):RestaurantOpportunitiesCenterUnited(ROC‐United)aimstoimprove
wagesandworkingconditionsforthenation’srestaurantworkforce.ROC‐Unitedistheonlynational
organizationintheUnitedStatesdedicatedexclusivelytotheneedsofrestaurantworkers.Through
participatoryresearchandpolicywork,employerengagement,workplacejusticecampaigns,
membershipandleadershipdevelopment,andmore,ROC‐Unitedhasbecomeapowerfulnational
vehicleforrestaurantworkerstolifttheircollectivevoiceonissuesaffectingalllow‐wageworkers,
includingtheminimumwage,paidsickdays,compliancewithbasicemploymentstandards,andlackof
healthcare.
AreasofSpecialization:Labor,Policy,Research
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
RightingFood
[email protected]
www.rightingfood.com
Description(fromwebsite):RightingFoodexaminestheintersectionbetweenfoodandthelaw,witha
particularfocusonhumanrightsandworkers’rights.Lawsstructureandshapetheglobalfoodsystem,
facilitatingorobstructingpeople’saccesstonutritiousfood.Theyinfluencehowwegrow,distribute,
andpurchaseourfood.Theeffectsoftheselaws—rangingfrominternationalrulestolocalregulations
—arevaried.Lawscanpromotejustice;theycanjustaseasilyhinderit.RightingFoodwascreatedto
supportthefoodjusticemovementbyprovidingrelevantinformationandthoughtfulanalysisonthe
nexusbetweenfood,thelaw,andhumanrights.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodJustice,International,Labor,Policy,Trade
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
RobertWoodJohnsonFoundation(RWJF)
Route1andCollegeRoadEast
P.O.Box2316
Princeton,NJ08543
Tel:(877)843‐7953
www.rwjf.org
Description:Asthenation’slargestphilanthropyorganizationdevotedsolelytothepublic’shealth,the
RobertWoodJohnsonFoundation(RWJF)hasauniquecapabilityandresponsibilitytoconfrontthe
mostpressinghealthandhealthcareproblemsthreateningoursociety.Itseffortsfocusonimproving
boththehealthofeveryoneinAmerica,andtheirhealthcare—howitisdelivered,howitispaidfor,and
howwellitworksforpatientsandtheirfamilies.RWJFcreatesleveragebybuildingevidenceand
producing,synthesizinganddistributingknowledge,newideas,andexpertise.Theyharnessthepower
ofpartnershipsbybringingtogetherkeyplayers,collaboratingwithcolleagues,andsecuringthe
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sustainedcommitmentofotherfundersandadvocatestoimprovethehealthandhealthcareofall
Americans.
AreasofSpecialization:NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth,Research,SchoolFood,
ChildhoodObesity
Employment:Seehttp://www.rwjf.org/en/about‐rwjf/job‐opportunities.html.
SchoolFoodFOCUS(FoodOptionsforChildreninUrbanSchools)
40WorthStreet,5thFloor
NewYork,NY10013
Tel:(646)619‐6728
Fax:(646)619‐6777
[email protected]
www.schoolfoodfocus.org
Description(fromwebsite):SchoolFoodFOCUSisanationalcollaborativethatleveragestheknowledge
andprocurementpoweroflargeschooldistrictstomakeschoolmealsnationwidemorehealthful,
regionallysourced,andsustainablyproduced.FundedbytheW.K.KelloggFoundation,theKresge
Foundation,andagrowingnumberofsponsors,individuals,andprivatefunders,FOCUSaimsto
transformfoodsystemstosupportstudents’academicachievementandlifelonghealth,whiledirectly
benefitingfarmers,regionaleconomies,andtheenvironment.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Environment/Sustainability,Finance/Microfinance,Nutritionand
Diet‐RelatedDisease,Research,PublicHealth,SchoolFood
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
SchoolNutritionAssociation(SNA)
120WaterfrontStreet,Suite300
NationalHarbor,MD20745
Tel:(301)686‐3100
Fax:(301)686‐3115
[email protected]
www.asfsa.org
Description:Recognizedastheauthorityonschoolnutrition,SchoolNutritionAssociation(SNA)has
beenadvancingtheavailability,quality,andacceptanceofschoolnutritionprogramsasanintegralpart
ofeducationsince1946.SNA(formerlyAmericanSchoolFoodServiceAssociation)isanational,
nonprofitprofessionalorganizationrepresentingmorethan55,000memberswhoprovidehigh‐quality,
low‐costmealstostudentsacrossthecountry.SNAworkstoensureallchildrenhaveaccesstohealthful
schoolmealsandnutritioneducationby:providingmemberswitheducationandtraining;setting
standardsthroughcertificationandcredentialing;gatheringandtransmittingregulatory,legislative,
industry,nutritional,andothertypesofinformationrelatedtoschoolnutrition;andrepresentingthe
nutritionalinterestsofallchildren.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,PublicHealth,SchoolFood
Employment:Seecareers.schoolnutrition.org/home/index.cfm?site_id=6966.
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UnitedFarmWorkers(UFW)
P.O.Box62
29700Woodford‐TehachapiRoad
Keene,CA93531
Tel:(661)823‐6151
www.ufw.org
Description(fromwebsite):UnitedFarmWorkers(UFW)isthenation’sfirstsuccessfulandlargestfarm
workersunionandiscurrentlyactiveintenstates.UFWcontinuestoorganizeinmajoragricultural
industriesacrossthenation.RecentyearshavewitnesseddozensofkeyUFWunioncontractvictories,
amongthemthelargeststrawberry,rose,winery,andmushroomfirmsinCaliforniaandthenation.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,GeneralLegal,Labor
Employment:Seewww.ufw.org/_board.php?b_code=about_job.
UnitedFoodandCommercialWorkersInternationalUnion(UFCW)
www.ufcw.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheUnitedFoodandCommercialWorkersInternationalUnion(UFCW)has
morethan1.3millionmembersworkingprimarilyingroceryandretailstores,andinthefood
processingandmeatpackingindustries.UFCWworkstoimprovethelivesandlivelihoodsofworkers,
families,andcommunities,fightingforsocialandeconomicjusticeandtheAmericanDream.
Areasofspecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,FoodJustice,GeneralLegal,Labor
Employment:Seewww.ufcw.org/jobs/.
TheWallaceCenter
http://www.wallacecenter.org/
Contactinformationforspecificprogramsprovidedonwebsite
Description:TheWallaceCentersupportsentrepreneursandcommunitiesastheybuildanew,21st
centuryfoodsystemthatishealthierforpeople,theenvironment,andtheeconomy.TheWallaceCenter
doesthisby:cultivatinglearningnetworksandcommunitiesofpractice;bringinglessonstoabroader
audience;identifyingandpilotingemergingmodels;linkinggoodfoodfunderstoon‐the‐groundwork;
andbuildingfoodsystemscapacitythroughtechnicalassistance.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Education,Environment/Sustainability,
Finance/Microfinance,RuralIssues,UrbanIssues
Employment:Seewww.wallacecenter.org/our‐people/jobs.
WholesomeWave
855MainStreet,Suite910
Bridgeport,CT06604
Tel:(203)226‐1112
[email protected]
www.wholesomewave.org
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Description(fromwebsite):WholesomeWaveisanationalnonprofitorganizationdedicatedto
supportingsmallandmidsizefarms,andmakingfresh,healthy,locallygrownfruitsandvegetables
availabletoallpeople,regardlessofincome.WholesomeWavepartnerswithfarm‐to‐retailvenues,
communityleaders,healthcareproviders,like‐mindednonprofits,andgovernmententitiesto
implementprogramsthatbenefitbothconsumersinunderservedcommunitiesandthefarmerswho
provideforthem.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,Finance/Microfinance,Hunger/FoodSecurity,
NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease
Employment:Seewww.wholesomewave.org/employment/.
WhyHunger
505EighthAvenue,Suite2100
NewYork,NY10018
Tel:(212)629‐8850
www.whyhunger.org
Description(fromwebsite):WhyHungerisaleaderinbuildingthemovementtoendhungerand
povertybyconnectingpeopletonutritious,affordablefoodandbysupportinggrassrootssolutionsthat
inspireself‐relianceandcommunityempowerment.Asagrassrootssupportorganization,WhyHunger
providescapacitybuildingservices,technicalsupport,andaccesstoinformationandfinancialresources
tocommunityorganizationsimplementingnewideasanddevelopinggroundbreakingprojectsto
transformtheircommunities.Theybuildnetworksofgrassrootsorganizationsthatshareavisionof
healthy,sustainable,andself‐reliantcommunitiesleadingtogreatermobilizationandstrongeradvocacy
toendpovertyandhunger.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,FoodSystems,Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐Related
Disease
Employment:Seewww.whyhunger.org/about/mission.
REGIONAL/LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Northeast
AbtAssociates
55WheelerSt.
Cambridge,MA02138
Tel:(617)492‐7100
Fax:(617)492‐5219
www.abtassociates.com
Description(fromwebsite):Abt’smissionistoimprovethequalityoflifeandeconomicwell‐beingof
peopleworldwide.Abtappliesitsenergyandcreativitytohelpingitscustomers—governments,
businesses,andprivateorganizations—makebetterdecisionsanddeliverbetterproductsandservices
byprovidingthemwiththehighestqualityresearch,technicalassistance,andconsultingservices
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availableinthemarketplace.AbtAssociatesisamission‐driven,globalleaderinresearchandprogram
implementationinthefieldsofhealth,socialandenvironmentalpolicy,andinternationaldevelopment.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,Hunger/FoodSecurity,International,PublicHealth,
Research
Employment:Seewww.abtassociates.com/Careers.aspx.
ConservationLawFoundation(CLF)
62SummerStreet
Boston,MA02110
Tel:(617)350‐0990
e‐[email protected]
www.clf.org
Description(fromwebsite):Since1966,ConservationLawFoundation(CLF)hasusedthelaw,science,
policymaking,andthebusinessmarkettofindpragmatic,innovativesolutionstoNewEngland’s
toughestenvironmentalproblems.WhetherthatmeanscleaningupBostonHarbor,protectingocean
fisheriestoensurecontinuedsupply,stoppingunnecessaryhighwayconstructioninscenicareas,or
expandingaccesstopublictransportation,CLFisdriventomakeallofNewEnglandabetterplaceto
live,work,andplay.What’smore,CLFhasthetoughnesstoholdpollutersaccountable,andthetenacity
toseecomplexchallengesthroughtotheirconclusion.CLFisalsonimbleenoughtoadjustcourseas
conditionschangetoachievethebestoutcomes.Theirgoalisnottopreservewhatusedtobe,butto
createanevenbetterNewEngland—aregionthat’strulythriving.
In2010,CLFlaunchedanewSustainableFarmandFoodSystemInitiative.HousedwithintheirHealthy
CommunitiesandEnvironmentalJusticeProgram,theFarmandFoodInitiativehasbeenbuilding
successfullyonthemomentumofthegrowinglocalfoodmovement.CLFseessustainableagriculture
businesses—includingurbanandperi‐urbanagriculture—asakeycomponentincreatingamore
carbonresilient,healthier,andeconomicallyvibrantNewEnglandregion.InconjunctionwithCLF’s
programfocus,CLFVentures(CLF’sbusinessconsultingaffiliate)hasbegunworkingonasetof
complementarymarket‐basedstrategiestoovercomemarkethurdlesandadvancemarketaccessfor
sustainableagricultureatthelocalandregionalscale.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,FoodSystems,Urban
Issues,Policy,RuralIssues
Employment:Seehttp://www.clf.org/about‐clf/employment‐opportunities/.
TheFoodProject
10LewisStreet
Lincoln,MA01773
Tel:(781)259‐8621
Fax:(781)258‐9659
[email protected]
www.thefoodproject.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheFoodProjectaimstocreateathoughtfulandproductivecommunityof
youthandadultsfromdiversebackgroundswhoworktogethertobuildasustainablefoodsystem.Its
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communityproduceshealthyfoodforresidentsofthecityandsuburbs,providesyouthleadership
opportunities,andinspiresandsupportsotherstocreatechangeintheirowncommunities.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Environment/Sustainability,FoodSystems,NutritionandDiet‐
RelatedDisease,UrbanIssues
Employment:Seewww.thefoodproject.org/work‐here.
JohnC.StalkerInstituteofFoodandNutrition
P.O.Box9101,100StateStreet
Framingham,MA01701
Tel:(508)626‐4756
Fax:(508)626‐4018
[email protected]
www.johnstalkerinstitute.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheJohnC.StalkerInstituteofFoodandNutritionisthecreativeentityand
forcetoleadMassachusettsschoolandchildnutritionprofessionalsinforwardthinking,growth,
education,anddevelopmenttoaddresstheneedsofthewholechild.TheInstituteusescurrentresearch
andtechnologytoeducateandinformMassachusettsprofessionalsconcernedwithchildnutritionand
healthynutritionenvironments.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,PublicHealth,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
JustFood
1155AvenueoftheAmericas,3rdFloor
NewYork,NY10036
Tel:(212)645‐9880ext.221
www.justfood.org
Description(fromwebsite):JustFoodisanonprofitorganizationthatconnectscommunitiesandlocal
farmswiththeresourcesandsupporttheyneedtomakefresh,locallygrownfoodaccessibletoallNew
Yorkers.JustFoodprovidesregionalfarmersandfoodproducers,CSA‐organizersandeverydayeaters
withtheresourcesandsupporttheyneedtoestablishandexperiencehealthyfoodsystems—inevery
neighborhood.Since1995,JustFoodhaspioneeredsustainablefoodmodels,includingCSAs,
community‐runfarmersmarkets,andfarm‐to‐foodpantryprograms.JustFoodservesthousandsofNew
Yorkersbyforgingpartnershipsbetweenlocalfarms,neighborhoodgroups,andconsumers,andby
providingurbancommunitieswithaframeworkforgrowing,andknowing,healthyfood.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Environment/Sustainability,FoodSystems,Hunger/FoodSecurity
Employment:Seehttp://www.justfood.org/about‐us/volunteer‐job.
MaineFarmlandTrust(MFT)
97MainStreet
Belfast,ME04915
Tel:(207)338‐6576
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Fax:(207)338‐6024
[email protected]
www.mainefarmlandtrust.org
Description(fromwebsite):MaineFarmlandTrust(MFT)wascreatedin1999tohelppreserve
farmlandinMaine.ThoughfarminginMaineremainsamajoreconomicforce(adding$2billioneach
yeartothestate’seconomy)andiswellpoisedforthefuture,thatfuturepromisedependsonthe
protectionoftheresourcebase.MFTprotectsfarmlandbothdirectlythroughitsownprojects,andby
helpingMaine’snumerouslocalandregionallandtrustsundertakeprojectsoftheirown.Since1999,
MFT’sworkhasexpandedbeyondfarmlandprotectiontoalsoincludeeffortsto:a)helpfarmsbe
successful;b)helpfarmerssecureland;andc)helpinformandengagethepublic.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,Land
Use/Conservation
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
UrbanNutritionInitiative(UNI)
3451WalnutStreet,SuiteP‐117A
Philadelphia,PA19104
Tel:(215)898‐1600
Fax:(215)573‐1134
[email protected]
www.urbannutrition.org
Description:TheUrbanNutritionInitiative(UNI),aprogramoftheUniversityofPennsylvania’sNetter
CenterforCommunityPartnerships,addressesissuesofpoornutritionandphysicalfitnessinWest
Philadelphia.UNI’sactivitiesarefullyintegratedintotheuniversity‐assistedcommunityschoolmodel.
UNIorganizesschooldays,after‐schoolandsummerlearningopportunitiesformorethan10,000
studentsandtheirfamiliesattwentypublicschoolsinPhiladelphia.UNI’secologicalapproachto
nutritioneducationincludeshands‐onexperiencesforstudentstogrow,cook,consume,andsellhealthy
foods.UNIhasin‐school“EatRightNow”programsand“UNIYouthDevelopment”programs.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,Environment/Sustainability,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,
PublicHealth,UrbanIssues
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
Southeast
AllianceforFairFood(AFF)
1107NewMarketRoad
Immokalee,FL34142
Tel:(212)253‐1710
[email protected]
www.allianceforfairfood.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheAllianceforFairFood(AFF)isanetworkofhumanrights,religious,
student,labor,sustainablefoodandagriculture,environmental,andgrassrootsorganizationsthatworks
inpartnershipwiththeCoalitionofImmokaleeWorkers(CIW).AFFpromotesprinciplesandpractices
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ofsociallyresponsiblepurchasinginthecorporatefoodindustrythatadvanceandensurethehuman
rightsoffarmworkersatthebottomofcorporatesupplychains.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,Labor,Trade
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
CoalitionofImmokaleeWorkers(CIW)
P.O.Box603
Immokalee,FL34143
Tel:(239)657‐8311
Fax:(239)657‐5055
workers@ciw‐online.org
www.ciw‐online.org/
Description(fromwebsite):TheCoalitionofImmokaleeWorkers(CIW)isacommunity‐based
organizationofmainlyLatino,MayanIndian,andHaitianimmigrantsworkinginlow‐wagejobs
throughoutthestateofFlorida.CIWstrivestobuilditsstrengthasacommunitythroughreflectionand
analysis,constantattentiontocoalition‐buildingacrossethnicdivisions,andanongoinginvestmentin
leadershipdevelopmenttohelptheirmemberscontinuallydeveloptheirskillsincommunityeducation
andorganization.FromthisbasisCIWfightsfor,amongotherthings:afairwagefortheworktheydo;
morerespectonthepartoftheirbossesandtheindustrieswheretheywork;betterandcheaper
housing;strongerlawsandstrongerenforcementagainstthosewhowouldviolateworkers'rights;the
righttoorganizeontheirjobswithoutfearofretaliation;andanendtoforcedlaborinthefields.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Labor,Trade
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
West
TheCaliforniaEndowment
1000NorthAlamedaStreet
LosAngeles,CA90012
Tel:(800)449‐4149
Fax:(213)928‐8801
Checkwebsiteforregionalofficecontactinformation
www.calendow.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheCaliforniaEndowmentisaprivate,statewidehealthfoundationthat
wascreatedin1996asaresultofBlueCrossofCalifornia’screationofWellPointHealthNetworks.The
CaliforniaEndowment’smissionistoexpandaccesstoaffordable,qualityhealthcareforunderserved
individualsandcommunities,andtopromotefundamentalimprovementsinthehealthstatusofall
Californians.
AreasofSpecialization:NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
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CaliforniaFoodPolicyAdvocates(CFPA)
43614thSt.Suite1220
Oakland,CA94612
Tel:(510)433‐1122
Fax:(510)433‐1131
www.cfpa.net/
Description(fromwebsite):CaliforniaFoodPolicyAdvocates(CFPA)isastatewidepolicyandadvocacy
organizationdedicatedtoimprovingthehealthandwellbeingoflow‐incomeCaliforniansbyincreasing
theiraccesstonutritious,affordablefood.CFPAvaluespublicpoliciesthatrecognizethefundamental
contributionsofnutritiontohealth,education,productivity,andoverallwell‐being.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,FoodSystemsNutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth
Employment:CFPAstaffembodyawiderangeofacademicbackgroundsandprofessionalexperience
includingpublichealth,publicpolicy,socialwelfare,law,andnutritionalsciences.See
www.cfpa.net/career‐opportunities.
CaliforniaProjectLEAN
1616CapitolAvenue,MS7211
Sacramento,CA95814
Tel:(916)552‐9907
Fax:(916)552‐9909
[email protected]
www.californiaprojectlean.org
Description(fromwebsite):CaliforniaProjectLEAN(LeadersEncouragingActivityandNutrition)isa
jointprogramoftheCaliforniaDepartmentofPublicHealthandthePublicHealthInstitute.Project
LEANworkstoadvancenutritionandphysicalactivitypolicyinschoolsandcommunitiesinorderto
preventobesityanditsassociatedchronicdiseases.Itseffortscenteraroundyouthandparent
empowermentapproaches,policyandenvironmentalchangestrategies,andcommunity‐basedsolutions
thatimprovenutritionandphysicalactivityenvironments.
ProjectLEANprovidesinputonthedevelopmentofnational,state,andlocalpoliciesandworkswith
communitiesandschoolstoimplementpoliciesthatwillimproveaccesstohealthyfoodsandphysical
activityopportunities.Specifically,itworkswithstateandlocalphysicalactivityandnutritionleaders,
keyschoolandcommunityorganizations,schoolboardmembers,youth,andparents,asstakeholder
engagementisanessentialcomponentofobesitypreventionandhealthpromotion.
AreasofSpecialization:Education,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,PublicHealth
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
MarinAgriculturalLandTrust(MALT)
P.O.Box809
PointReyesStation,CA94956
Tel:(415)663‐1158
Fax:(415)663‐1099
[email protected]
www.malt.org
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Description(fromwebsite):MarineAgriculturalLandTrust(MALT)isaprivate,member‐supported
nonprofitorganizationcreatedin1980byacoalitionofranchersandenvironmentaliststopermanently
preserveMarinCountyfarmlandforagriculturaluse.MALTeliminatesthedevelopmentpotentialon
farmlandthroughtheacquisitionofconservationeasementsinvoluntarytransactionswithlandowners.
MALTalsopromotespublicawarenessandencouragespoliciesthatsupportandenhanceagriculture.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,Land
Use/Conservation
Employment:Seehttp://www.malt.org/jobs.
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section four: international organizations &
agencies
Variousinternationalagenciesworkintherealmoffoodpolicyandplayimportantrolesinconfronting
themodernchallengesofhunger,poverty,climatechange,resourcedegradation,andpopulation
growth.Forexample,internationalagenciessuchastheWorldFoodProgrammeprovidedirectfoodaid
topeoplewhocannotobtainthefoodnecessarytoleadactiveandhealthylives.Otheragenciessupport
farmersandofferthemeducationaboutsustainablegrowingpracticesandorganicagriculture.
Generally,theseagenciesidentifyandanalyzeinternational,national,andlocalpoliciesinsupportof
improvedfoodsecurityandnutrition,withanemphasisonlow‐incomecountriesandundernourished
populations.Theseagenciesmayworkonpolicyissuesatthelocal/regional,national,orinternational
leveltoachievestructuralchangeortheymayoperateonthegroundtostrengthenthecapacityoflocal
institutionsbycontributingtofoodsystemsresearch,education,andexpertise.
Forattorneysinterestedinmoretraditionallegalwork,manyinternationalorganizationsneedlawyers
toresearchnationalandinternationallaws,draftlegalmemos,andwritecountrycomparisonreports.
OneoptionforthoseinterestedinthistypeofworkistolookatthelegaldepartmentsoftheUnited
Nationsorganizations,suchastheFoodandAgricultureOrganization,wherelawyersprovidelegal
advisoryservicestotheorganizations’members,assistintheformulationoftreaties,publishlegal
studies,andmaintaindatabasesofnationallegislationandinternationalagreements.Mostinternational
organizationsalsoemployattorneystoworkonpolicytopics,suchasresearchingandadvocatingfor
international,national,andlocalpolicesthatimprovefoodsecurity,nutrition,andagriculturalpractices.
Thissectionlistsonlyahandfulofthemanyinternationalorganizationsinvolvedinfoodpolicy,butyou
shouldbeabletoidentifyothers,includingthoseestablishedinothercountries,thatworkonfoodpolicy
attheinternationallevel.
United Nations
FoodandAgricultureOrganization(FAO)
FAOHeadquarters
VialedelleTermediCaracalla
00153Rome,Italy
Tel:+390657051
Fax:+390657053151
www.fao.org
Description:TheFoodandAgricultureOrganization’s(FAO)mandateistoachievefoodsecurityforall:
tomakesurepeoplehaveregularaccesstoenoughhigh‐qualityfoodtoleadactive,healthylives.FAO
seekstoraiselevelsofnutrition,improveagriculturalproductivity,betterthelivesofruralpopulations,
andcontributetothegrowthoftheworldeconomythroughactivitiesthatcomprisefourmainareas:
puttinginformationwithinreach,sharingpolicyexpertise,providingameetingplacefornations,and
bringingknowledgetothefield.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Education,Environment/Sustainability,
Hunger/FoodSecurity,International,Research
TheLegalOfficehasitsownwebsite:http://www.fao.org/legal/en/.
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Employment:Forsenior‐level,professional,andprojectvacancies,consultancies,anAssociate
ProfessionalOfficerprogram,aFAOinternshipprogram,aFAOJuniorProfessionalprogram,andaFAO
Volunteerprogram,seewww.fao.org/employment/en/.
InternationalFundforAgriculturalDevelopment(IFAD)
ViaPaolodiDono,44
00142RomeItaly
Tel:+390654591
Fax:+39065043463
[email protected]
www.ifad.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheInternationalFundforAgricultureDevelopment(IFAD)isaspecialized
agencyoftheUnitedNationsestablishedasaninternationalfinancialinstitutionin1977asoneofthe
majoroutcomesofthe1974WorldFoodConference.TheConferencewasorganizedinresponsetothe
foodcrisesoftheearly1970sthatprimarilyaffectedtheSaheliancountriesofAfrica.IFAD’smissionisto
enablepoorruralpeopletoovercomepoverty.IFADisdedicatedtoeradicatingruralpovertyin
developingcountries.Workingwithruralpoorpeople,governments,donors,non‐governmental
organizations,andmanyotherpartners,IFADfocusesoncountry‐specificsolutions,whichcaninvolve
increasingruralpoorpeoples’accesstofinancialservices,markets,technology,land,andothernatural
resources.
IFADprovidesloanstoitsdevelopingMemberStatesonhighlyconcessional,intermediateandordinary
termsforapprovedprojectsandprograms.Itprovidesgrantstoinstitutionsandorganizationsinsupport
ofactivitiestostrengthenthetechnicalandinstitutionalcapacitieslinkedtoagriculturalandrural
development.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Education,Finance/Microfinance,Hunger/Food
Security,International
Employment:Forprofessionalvacancies,AssociateProfessionalOfficerProgramme,andInternship
Programme,seewww.ifad.org/job/index.htm.
UnitedNationsSpecialRapporteurontheRighttoFood
OlivierdeSchutter(2008‐present)
UniversityofLouvain‐SSH/JURI/PJTD
CollegeThomasMore
PlaceMontesquier,2,bteL2.07.01
1348Louvain‐la‐Neuve,Belgium
Fax:+3210472403
[email protected]
www.srfood.org
Description:TheSpecialRapporteur(SR)isanindependentexpertappointedbytheUNHumanRights
Counciltoexamineandreportbackonacountrysituationoraspecifichumanrightstheme.This
positionishonoraryandtheexpertisnotastaffoftheUnitedNationsnorpaidforhis/herwork.TheSR
implementsthemandateontherighttofoodthroughdifferentmeansandactivities.TheSR:
 presentsannualreportstotheUNHumanRightsCouncilandtotheGeneralAssemblyonthe
activitiesandstudiesundertakenintheviewoftheimplementationofthemandate;
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monitorsthesituationoftherighttofoodthroughouttheworld;
identifiesgeneraltrendsrelatedtotherighttofoodandundertakescountryvisitsthatprovide
theSRwithafirsthandaccountonthesituationconcerningtherighttofoodinaspecific
country;
communicateswithStatesandotherconcernedpartieswithregardtoallegedcasesofviolations
oftherighttofoodandotherissuesrelatedtohis/hermandate;and,
promotesthefullrealizationoftherighttofoodthroughdialoguewithrelevantactorsby
participatinginseminars,conferences,expertmeetings.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Hunger/FoodSecurity,International,Policy,
Research,Trade
Employment:[email protected].
WorldFoodProgramme(WFP)
ViaC.G.Viola68
ParcodeiMedici
00148Rome,Italy
Tel:+390665131
Fax:+39066590632
www.wfp.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheWorldFoodProgramme(WFP)isthefoodaidarmoftheUnited
Nationssystem.Foodaidisoneofthemanyinstrumentsthatcanhelptopromotefoodsecurity,whichis
definedasaccessofallpeopleatalltimestothefoodneededforanactiveandhealthylife.Thepolicies
governingtheuseofWFPfoodaidmustbeorientedtowardstheobjectiveoferadicatinghungerand
poverty.Theultimateobjectiveoffoodaidshouldbetheeliminationoftheneedforfoodaid.
Targetedinterventionsareneededtohelptoimprovethelivesofthepoorestpeople—peoplewho,
eitherpermanentlyorduringcrisisperiods,areunabletoproduceenoughfoodordonothavethe
resourcestootherwiseobtainthefoodthattheyandtheirhouseholdsrequireforactiveandhealthy
lives.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,DisasterRelief,Hunger/FoodSecurity,
International,Trade
Employment:Forprofessionalvacancies,short‐termconsultancies,theJuniorProfessionalOfficer
Program,andinternships,seewww.wfp.org/about/vacancies/.
WorldHealthOrganization(WHO)
AvenueAppia20
1211Geneva27
Switzerland
Tel:+41227912111
Fax:+41227913111
[email protected]
www.who.int
Description(fromwebsite):TheWorldHealthOrganization(WHO)isthedirectingandcoordinating
authorityforhealthwithintheUnitedNationssystem.WHOisresponsibleforprovidingleadershipon
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globalhealthmatters,shapingthehealthresearchagenda,settingnormsandstandards,articulating
evidence‐basedpolicyoptions,providingtechnicalsupporttocountries,andmonitoringandassessing
healthtrends.
AreasofSpecialization:International,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth
Employment:Forprofessionalvacancies,anInternshipProgramme,andaJuniorProfessionalOfficer
Programme,seewww.who.int/employment/.
Other Organizations
FoodFirst(InstituteforFoodandDevelopmentPolicy)
39860thStreet
Oakland,CA94618
Tel:(510)654‐4400
Fax:(510)654‐4551
[email protected]
www.foodfirst.org
Description(fromwebsite):FoodFirstaimstoeliminatetheinjusticesthatcausehunger,povertyand
environmentaldegradationthroughouttheworld.Theycarryoutresearch,analysis,advocacy,and
educationwithcommunitiesandsocialmovementsforinformedcitizenengagementwiththe
institutionsandpoliciesthatcontrolproduction,distribution,andaccesstofood.Theirworkboth
informsandamplifiesthevoicesofsocialmovementsfightingforfoodjusticeandfoodsovereignty.
Theyarecommittedtodismantlingracisminthefoodsystemandbelieveinpeople’srighttohealthy
andculturallyappropriatefoodproducedthroughecologicallysoundandsustainablemethods,and
theirrighttodefinetheirownfoodandagriculturesystems—athomeandabroad.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,FoodJustice,FoodSystems,Hunger/FoodSecurity,
Research
Employment:Forinternships,seehttp://www.foodfirst.org/en/node/1814.
Food&WaterWatch(FWW)
1616PStreetNW,Suite300
Washington,DC20036
Tel:(202)683‐2500
Fax:(202)683‐2501
www.foodandwaterwatch.org
Description(fromwebsite):Food&WaterWatch(FWW)workstoensurethefood,water,andfishwe
consumeissafe,accessible,andsustainablyproduced.FWWhelpspeopletakechargeofwheretheir
foodcomesfrom,keepclean,affordablepublictapwaterflowingfreelytoourhomes,protectthe
environmentalqualityofoceans,forcegovernmenttodoitsjobprotectingcitizens,andeducateabout
theimportanceofkeepingtheglobalcommons—oursharedresources—underpubliccontrol.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,BiotechnologyandGMOs,
Environment/Sustainability,FoodAdvertising,FoodSafety,Policy,PublicHealth,Research
Employment:Forjobsandinternships,seewww.foodandwaterwatch.org/about/career‐opportunities/.
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HealthCareWithoutHarm
HealthyFoodSystemsProgram
12355SunriseValleyDr.,Suite680
Reston,VA20191
Tel:(703)860‐9790
Fax:(703)860‐9795
www.noharm.org/all_regions/issues/food/
Description(fromwebsite):HealthCareWithoutHarmworkswithhospitalstoadoptfoodprocurement
policiesthatprovidenutritionallyimprovedfoodforpatients,staff,visitors,andthegeneralpublic;and
thatsupportandcreatefoodsystemsthatareecologicallysound,economicallyviable,andsocially
responsible.HealthCareWithoutHarmoperatesglobally,implementingdifferenthealthcarefood
systemsprogramsfordifferentpartsoftheworld.
AreasofSpecialization:NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities.
HeiferInternational
P.O.Box8058
LittleRock,AR72203
Tel:(800)422‐0474
Fax:(501)907‐2902
[email protected]
www.heifer.org
Description(fromwebsite):HeiferInternationalworkswithcommunitiestoendhungerandpoverty
andcarefortheearth.Withgiftsoflivestockandtraining,Heiferprojectshelpfamiliesimprovetheir
nutritionandgenerateincomeinsustainableways.Heiferreferstotheanimalsas"livingloans"because
inexchangefortheirlivestockandtraining,familiesagreetogiveoneofitsanimal’soffspringtoanother
familyinneed.ItiscalledPassingontheGiftandisacornerstoneofHeifer’smissionthatcreatesan
ever‐expandingnetworkofhopeandpeace.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,CommunityDevelopment,DisasterRelief,
Finance/Microfinance,FoodJustice,Hunger/FoodSecurity,International
Employment:ForopportunitieswithHeiffer’sU.S.offices,globaloffices,foundation,andlegallyseparate
entities,seehttp://www.heifer.org/inside/careers.
InstituteforAgricultureandTradePolicy(IATP)
2105FirstAvenueSouth
Minneapolis,MN55404
Tel:(612)870‐0453
Fax:(612)870‐4846
www.iatp.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheInstituteforAgricultureandTradePolicy(IATP)workslocallyand
globallyattheintersectionofpolicyandpracticetoensurefairandsustainablefood,farm,andtrade
systems.IATPworkswithorganizationsaroundtheworldtoanalyzehowglobaltradeagreements
impactdomesticfarmandfoodpolicies.Alongsideaglobalcoalition,IATPadvocatesforfairtrade
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policiesthatpromotestronghealthstandards,laborandhumanrights,theenvironmentand,most
fundamentally,democraticinstitutions.IATPalsoworkstobuildsustainability,developingalternative
economicmodelsthatincludecleansourcesofenergysuchaswindpowerandbiofuelthatwouldspur
ruraldevelopment.Inordertopromotesafefoodandhealthyecosystems,IATPisworkingtostopthe
overuseofantibioticsinagricultureandaquaculture,whilelimitingthereleaseofmercuryandother
toxicpollutantsthatfallontofarmlandandenterthefoodsupply.IATPisalsomonitoringtheimpactof
geneticallyengineeredcropsontheenvironment,humanhealthandfarmerincome.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,BiotechnologyandGMOs,
Environment/Sustainability,Hunger/FoodSecurity,International,Labor,PublicHealth,Trade
Employment:Forjobsandinternships,seewww.iatp.org/about/jobs‐and‐internships.
InternationalFoodPolicyResearchInstitute(IFPRI)
IFPRIHeadquarters
2033KSt,NW
Washington,DC20006
Tel:(202)862‐5600
Fax:(202)467‐4439
[email protected]
www.ifpri.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheInternationalFoodPolicyResearchInstitute(IFPRI)seekssustainable
solutionsforendinghungerandpoverty.IFPRIisoneoffifteencenterssupportedbytheConsultative
GrouponInternationalAgriculturalResearch(CGIAR),anallianceofsixty‐fourgovernments,private
foundations,andinternationalandregionalorganizations.
IFPRI’smissionfocuseson(1)identifyingandanalyzingalternativeinternational,national,andlocal
policiesinsupportofimprovedfoodsecurityandnutrition,emphasizinglow‐incomecountriesandpoor
peopleandthesoundmanagementofthenaturalresourcebasethatsupportsagriculture;(2)
contributingtocapacitystrengtheningofpeopleandinstitutionsindevelopingcountriesthatconduct
researchonfood,agriculture,andnutritionpolicies;and(3)activelyengaginginpolicycommunications,
makingresearchresultsavailabletoallthoseinapositiontoapplyorusethem,andcarryingout
dialogueswiththoseuserstolinkresearchandpolicyaction.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,DisasterRelief,Environment/Sustainability,
Hunger/FoodSecurity,International,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,Policy,Research
Employment:Forresearchpositions,otherpositionsandinternships,seehttp://www.ifpri.org/careers.
OxfamInternationalSecretariat
266BanburyRoad,Suite20
OxfordOX27DL
UnitedKingdom
Tel:+441865339100
Fax:+441865339101
www.oxfam.org
OxfamAmericaOffice
226CausewayStreet5thFloor
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Boston,MA02114
Tel:(617)482‐1211or(800)77‐OXFAM
[email protected]
www.oxfam.org
Description:Workingwiththousandsoflocalpartnerorganizations,Oxfamworkswithpeoplelivingin
povertystrivingtoexercisetheirhumanrights,asserttheirdignityasfullcitizens,andtakecontrolof
theirlives.Oxfamfocusesitseffortsinseveralareasincludingdevelopment,emergencies,campaigning,
advocacy,andpolicyresearch.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,DisasterRelief,Education,
Environment/Sustainability,Hunger/FoodSecurity,International,PublicHealth
Employment:ForprofessionalvacanciesandvolunteeropportunitieswithOxfamInternational
SecretariatandOxfamAffiliates,seewww.oxfam.org/en/jobs.
PesticideActionNetwork(PANNorthAmericaorPANNA)
49PowellStreet,Suite500
SanFrancisco,CA94102
Tel:(415)981‐1771
www.panna.org
Description(fromwebsite):ThePesticideActionNetwork(PAN)workstoreplacetheuseofhazardous
pesticideswithecologicallysoundandsociallyjustalternatives.AsoneoffivePANRegionalCenters
worldwide,PesticideActionNetworkNorthAmericalinkslocalandinternationalconsumer,labor,
health,environment,andagriculturegroupsintoaninternationalcitizens’actionnetwork.Thisnetwork
challengestheglobalproliferationofpesticides,defendsbasicrightstohealthandenvironmental
quality,andworkstoensurethetransitiontoajustandviablesociety.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,International
Employment:Forprofessionalvacancies,internships,andvolunteeropportunities,see
www.panna.org/about/work‐with‐PAN.
RodaleInstitute
611SiegfriedaleRoad
Kutztown,PA19530
Tel:(610)683‐1400
Fax:(610)683‐8548
www.rodaleinstitute.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheRodaleInstituteisanonprofitdedicatedtopioneeringorganicfarming
throughresearchandoutreach.Foroversixtyyears,theRodaleInstitutehasbeenresearchingthebest
practicesoforganicagricultureandsharingitsfindingswithfarmersandscientiststhroughoutthe
world,advocatingforpoliciesthatsupportfarmers,andeducatingconsumersabouthowgoingorganic
isthehealthiestoptionforpeopleandtheplanet.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,NutritionandDiet‐
RelatedDisease,Research
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Employment:Forprofessionalvacancies,internships,andvolunteeropportunities,see
www.rodaleinstitute.org/work_with_us.
SlowFoodFoundationforBiodiversity
ViaMendicitaIstruita,14
12042Bra(Cuneo),Italy
Tel:+390172419701
Fax:+390172414498
[email protected]
www.slowfoodfoundation.org
Description:SlowFoodFoundationforBiodiversityisanonprofitorganizationthatcoordinates
numerousprojectsinsupportofTerraMadrecommunities,providingthemwithtechnicalandfinancial
assistance.TheFoundationworksinoverfiftycountriesandinvolvesover10,000small‐scalefood
producers,promotingenvironmentallyandculturallysustainableagriculture.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,
Finance/Microfinance,International
Employment:[email protected].
SlowFoodInternational
PiazzaXXSettembre,5
12042Bra(Cuneo),Italy
Tel:+390172419611
Fax:+390172421293
[email protected]
www.slowfood.com
Description:SlowFoodInternationalisaglobal,grassrootsorganizationwithsupportersin150
countriesaroundtheworldwhoarelinkingthepleasureofgoodfoodwithacommitmenttotheir
communityandtheenvironment.SlowFooddevelopsprojects,events,andactivitiesallaroundthe
worldandatalllevels—byconviviaatthecommunitylevelandbySlowFoodofficesattheregionaland
globallevel.Ithasadoptedinnovativeapproachestodefendfoodbiodiversity,developnetworks,
conductfoodandtasteeducation,andconnectproducersandconsumers.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,Biotechnologyand
GMOs,International
Employment:ForprofessionalvacanciesandinternshipswithSlowFoodUSA,see
www.slowfoodusa.org/index.php/about_us/employment_and_internships/.
SustainableFoodSystemsattheOaklandInstitute
4173MacArthurBlvd.,Suite9
Oakland,CA94619
[email protected]
www.oaklandinstitute.org
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Description(fromwebsite):TheOaklandInstitute(OI)isanindependentpolicythinktank,bringing
freshideasandboldactiontothemostpressingsocial,economic,andenvironmentalissuesofourtime.
Itsmissionistoincreasepublicparticipationandpromotefairdebateoncriticalsocial,economic,and
environmentalissuesinbothnationalandinternationalforums.Oneofitsmainareasofworkisin
sustainablefoodsystems.Byadheringtoahighinvestigativestandardwithconsiderationoflocal
impactandinternationaltrends,OIadvocatesforagro‐ecologicalfarmingmethodsthatempowerlocal
producersandreportstheeffectsofcurrentagribusinessmodels.OIprovideshonestpolicyproposals
thatleadtoconcretesolutions,guidedbythebeliefthatsmallagriculturecanfeedtheworld.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,FoodSystems,
Hunger/FoodSecurity,International,Research,Trade
Employment:Forinternships,seehttp://www.oaklandinstitute.org/join‐us‐0.
U.S.FoodSovereigntyAlliance
[email protected]
www.usfoodsovereigntyalliance.org/
Description(fromwebsite):TheU.S.FoodSovereigntyAllianceworkstoendpoverty,rebuildlocalfood
economies,andassertdemocraticcontroloverthefoodsystem.U.S.FoodSovereigntyAlliancebelieves
allpeoplehavetherighttohealthy,culturallyappropriatefood,producedinanecologicallysound
manner.AsaU.S.‐basedallianceoffoodjustice,anti‐hunger,labor,environmental,faith‐based,andfood
producergroups,itupholdstherighttofoodasabasichumanrightandworkstoconnectourlocaland
nationalstrugglestotheinternationalmovementforfoodsovereignty.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,FoodSystems,Hunger/FoodSecurity,
International,Labor,Trade
Employment:Contactheadquartersforjobandinternshipopportunities
WorldwatchInstitute
1776MassachusettsAve.,N.W.,Suite800
Washington,DC20036
Tel:(202)452‐1999
Fax:(202)296‐7365
[email protected]
www.worldwatch.org
Description(fromwebsite):WorldwatchInstitutedeliverstheinsightsandideasthatempowerdecision
makerstocreateanenvironmentallysustainablesocietythatmeetshumanneeds.Worldwatchfocuses
onthe21stcenturychallengesofclimatechange,resourcedegradation,populationgrowth,andpoverty
bydevelopinganddisseminatingsoliddataandinnovativestrategiesforachievingasustainablesociety.
AreasofSpecialization:Agriculture/AgriculturalLaw,Environment/Sustainability,Research
Employment:Forprofessionalvacanciesandinternships,see
www.worldwatch.org/taxonomy/term/33.
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section five: fellowship- & grant-giving
organizations
Onealternativewaytogetinvolvedinfoodpolicyistoapplyforagrantorafellowshipthatwouldhelp
fundyourwork.Ifyouhavesomebackgroundknowledgeaboutfoodpolicyorifyouknowexactlywhat
youwanttoconcentrateon,fellowshipsandgrantsareagreatwaytogettargetedfundingforaspecific
projectoridea.Thefollowingfoundationsprovidefundingtosupportfellowsorgranteestoworkon
issuessuchashunger,nutrition,health,poverty,andsocialjusticeatthelocal,national,and
internationallevels.Somefoundationsplacefellowswithpartnerorganizationssuchasthe
InternationalFoodPolicyResearchInstitute,WorldFoodProgramme,orUnitedStatesDepartmentof
Agriculture,wherefellowscombineopportunitiestoworkonthegroundandatthepolicylevel,forming
bridgesbetweenlocalcommunitiesanddecision‐makers.Otherfoundationsawardgrantstocandidates
whoproposeprojectsrelatedtothefoundation’smission.Ineithercase,fellowsorgranteesengageina
broadrangeofactivitiesaroundprogramdevelopment,outreach,organizing,andadvocacyprojects.As
thefoodpolicyfieldgrowsandgainsmomentum,youshouldbeabletofindevenmoreopportunitiesto
applyfor—andreceive—grantsandfellowshipsinthisfield.
BillEmersonHungerFellowship
CongressionalHungerCenter
HalloftheStatesBuilding
400NorthCapitolStreet,NW,SuiteG100
Washington,DC20001
Tel:(202)547‐7022
Fax:(202)547‐7575
www.hungercenter.org/fellowships/emerson/
Description(fromwebsite):TheEmersonNationalHungerFellowsProgramisasocialjusticeprogram
thattrains,inspires,andsustainsleaders.Fellowsgainfieldexperiencefightinghungerandpoverty
throughplacementsincommunity‐basedorganizationsacrossthecountry,andpolicyexperience
throughplacementsinWashington,DC.Theprogrambridgescommunity‐basedeffortsandnational
publicpolicy,andFellowsdevelopaseffectiveleadersinthemovementtoendhungerandpoverty.
TheEmersonProgramsupportsadiversityoflocalandnationalapproachestoeliminatehunger,
poverty,andsocialinequality,particularlyracism.Itseekstocraftsuccessfulandmutuallybeneficial
partnershipsbetweenFellowsandpartnerorganizationswhiledevelopinganewgenerationofhunger
andpovertyleaders.Fellowssupportpartnerorganizationswithprogramdevelopment,research,
evaluation,outreach,organizing,andadvocacyprojects.
AreasofSpecialization:Hunger/FoodSecurity,Policy,Research
Employment:Inadditiontothefellowship,permanentjobsattheCongressionalHungerCenterinclude
ProgramDirectorandCoordinatorpositions.Seewww.hungercenter.org/fellowships/emerson/apply/
andwww.hungercenter.org/about/jobs/forcurrentjobopenings.
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LelandInternationalHungerFellowsProgram
CongressionalHungerCenter
HalloftheStatesBuilding
400NorthCapitolStreet,NW,SuiteG100
Washington,DC20001
Tel:(202)547‐7022
Fax:(202)547‐7575
www.hungercenter.org/fellowships/leland/
Description(fromwebsite):TheLelandInternationalHungerFellowsProgramtrainsemergingleaders
inthefighttoendhungerworldwide.Itisauniquetwo‐yearprogramthatcombinesfieldandpolicy
work.LelandFellowsdevelopnewskillswhileactivelyworkingtoalleviatehungerandpovertyinAsia,
Africa,andLatinAmerica.Duringthefirstyear,fellowsworkdirectlytobuildfoodsecurityinthefield.
Inthesecondyear,fellowsapplytheirfieldexperiencetothedesignofsounddevelopmentpolicyatthe
organizational,national,andinternationallevel.
Inadditiontotheirfieldandpolicywork,fellowstakepartinannualCHC‐sponsoredtrainingsessions
andarangeofprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiesaimedatfurtheraddingtotheirskillsandexpertise.
EachLelandclassconsistsof14‐17skilledandcommittedindividuals.Theapplicationprocessfor
fellowsishighlyselective.MostLelandFellowsholdadvanceddegreesandhavespentatleastoneyear
workingorvolunteeringinadevelopingcountry.
CHCplacesfellowswithorganizationsthatmakeadifferencebothonthegroundandatthepolicylevel.
PasthostorganizationshaveincludedtheInternationalFoodPolicyResearchInstitute(IFPRI),Mercy
Corps,HelenKellerInternational,LandO’Lakes,Inc.,theU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture,andtheUN
WorldFoodProgramme.
AreasofSpecialization:Hunger/FoodSecurity,International,PublicHealth
Employment:Inadditiontothefellowship,permanentjobsattheCongressionalHungerCenterinclude
ProgramDirectorandCoordinatorpositions.Seewww.hungercenter.org/fellowships/leland/apply/
andwww.hungercenter.org/about/jobs/forcurrentjobopenings.
CommunityFoodProjectsCompetitiveGrants
UnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculture
NationalInstituteofFoodandAgriculture
1400IndependenceAvenue,S.W.,Stop2201
Washington,DC20250
Tel:(202)720‐4423
www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/food/in_focus/hunger_if_competitive.html
Description(fromwebsite):Since1996,theCommunityFoodProjectsCompetitiveGrantshaveexisted
tofightfoodinsecuritythroughdevelopingcommunityfoodprojectsthathelppromotetheself‐
sufficiencyoflow‐incomecommunities.CommunityFoodProjectsaredesignedtoincreasefoodsecurity
incommunitiesbybringingthewholefoodsystemtogethertoassessstrengths,establishlinkages,and
createsystemsthatimprovetheself‐relianceofcommunitymembersovertheirfoodneeds.
AreasofSpecialization:Finance/Microfinance,FoodSystems,Hunger/FoodSecurity,NutritionandDiet‐
RelatedDisease
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Employment:Seewebsiteforinformationaboutpreferredprojectsforthisgrant.Seegovernment
sectionofthisguideforinformationaboutemploymentatUSDA.
RobertWoodJohnsonFoundation(RWJF)
Route1andCollegeRoadEast
P.O.Box2316
Princeton,NJ08543
Tel:(877)843‐RWJF(7953)
www.rwjf.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheRobertWoodJohnsonFoundation(RWJF)seekstoimprovethehealth
andhealthcareofallAmericans.RWJFworkswithadiversegroupofdedicatedpeopleand
organizationstoaddressproblemsattheirrootsandtohelpmakeadifferenceonthewidestscale—
particularlyforthemostvulnerableamongus.Forprojectstobeeligibleforfunding,theymustaddress
certainprogramareas,whichincludechildhoodobesityandpublichealth.
AreasofSpecialization:Finance/Microfinance,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth,
Research
Employment:PermanentjobsincludeProgramOfficerpositionswithindifferentprogramareas.See
www.rwjf.org/about/joblisting.jspforcurrentpositions.
W.K.KelloggFoundation
OneMichiganAvenueEast
BattleCreek,MI49017
Tel:(269)968‐1611
Fax:(269)968‐0413
www.wkkf.org
Description(fromwebsite):TheW.K.KelloggFoundationawardsgrantstosupportchildren,families,
andcommunitiesastheystrengthenandcreateconditionsthatpropelvulnerablechildrentoachieve
successasindividualsandascontributorstothelargercommunityandsociety.
AreasofSpecialization:Finance/Microfinance,NutritionandDiet‐RelatedDisease,PublicHealth
Employment:Applyforgrantsthroughthefoundationwebsiteatwww.wkkf.org/grants/for‐
grantseekers.aspx.Therearenosubmissionsdeadlines;applicationsareacceptedthroughouttheyear.
Therearealsopermanentpositionsintheorganizationincludingattorney,programofficer,and
programmanagerpositions.Seewww.wkkf.org/employment/employment.aspxforcurrentlyavailable
positions.
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section six: law firms
Forattorneyswhowanttopracticelawinafirm,opportunitiestofocusonfoodlawhavebeensteadily
increasingasfirmsadapttomeetthegrowingdemandsoftheirclients.Firmsoftencombinefoodlaw
withotherpracticeareassuchasagricultural,alcoholicbeverage,and/orpharmaceuticallaw,andoffer
clientstransactional,regulatory,andlitigationservices.Assourcingandconsumermarketsspread
aroundtheglobe,thesepracticeshavesimultaneouslyexpandedtotheinternationallevel.
Lawyersinthesepracticeareasrepresentabroadrangeofclientsacrossallsectorsofthefoodindustry,
includingproducers,retailers,suppliers,anddistributors,andhandleregulatoryandotherlegalmatters
fromcorporategovernanceandplanningthroughtheexecutionofcontractsandtransactions.They
regularlyadviseonhealthandsafetytopics,productsliabilityissues,intellectualpropertyenforcement,
insurancematters,andvariousaspectsoffoodlabeling.Lawyersalsoprovidefoodsystemclients
tailoredadviceonproductsafety,productrecall,crisismanagement,andenforcementactions.Attorneys
maydefendfoodindustryclientsagainstcriminalchargesfromallegedviolationsoffoodanddrug
regulationsorrepresentconsumersinclassactionlawsuitsbasedonissuessuchasmisleadinglabeling
practices.TheymayalsorepresentclientsbeforeadministrativeproceedingsattheFoodandDrug
Administration,FederalTradeCommission,orUnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculture.
ThissectionincludesfirmsfromtheAmericanLawyer’slistoftop100firms,aswellasothersthatare
knownfortheirfoodlawpractices.However,youmaybeabletofindadditionalfirmsthatoperatea
foodlawpractice,especiallyifyouconductatargetedsearchinyourdesiredgeographicregion.Inthis
section,smallfirmsareclassifiedasthosewith1‐10lawyers;mediumfirmsasthosewith11‐30
lawyers;andlargefirmsasthosewithmorethan30lawyers.
Alston&BirdLLP
OneAtlanticCenter
1201WestPeachtreeStreet
Atlanta,GA30309
Tel:(404)881‐7000
Fax:(404)881‐7777
[email protected]
www.alston.com
Description:Alston&BirdisaU.S.lawfirmwithofficesacrosstheU.S.,includinginAtlantaand
Washington,DC.
Thefirm’sFood,Drug,andDeviceGroupservesbothdomesticandforeignclientshandlingproducts
regulatedbytheUnitedStatesFoodandDrugAdministration(FDA).TheFDApracticeisledbyaformer
FDAAssociateCommissionerforLegislativeAffairsandaformerFDAAssociateChiefCounsel.Theteam
offerscorelegalandregulatoryservicestothemakers,marketers,andusersofdrugs(prescription,
over‐the‐counter,generic,andanimal),biologics,medicaldevicesandinvitrodiagnostics(IVDs),foods
(anddietarysupplements),cosmetics,tobaccoproducts,andanyoftheircomponents.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFood,Drug,andDeviceGroup:medium‐sized;locatedmostlyinWashingtonD.C.,
butwithsomeinAtlanta.
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BryanCave
Multipleoffices
www.bryancave.com
Description(fromwebsite):MembersofBryanCave’sAgribusiness,AgBiotechnology,andFood
ProcessingPracticeGroupbringtothetableawealthofknowledgeincorporatetransactionsand
generalcommercialworkcoupledwithrealindustryexperienceinhowfoodisgrown,processed,
marketedanddistributed.Theyhavedrafteddozensofbiotechresearchanddevelopmentagreements
andlicensesfocusingonhigh‐valueandidentity‐preservedagriculturalproducts.Examplesofwork
includeregulatoryissues,suchasenvironmentalandantitrust;domesticandinternationalmergersand
acquisitions;commercialfinanceandrestructuring;commercialtransactions;licensing(inandout);
fundedresearchanddevelopmentagreements;realestatetransactions;formationissuesforstart‐ups
suchasventurecapital,commercialagreements,andintellectualpropertyprotection.See
www.bryancave.com/agribusiness.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,GeneralLegal,Trade
SizeandLocationofAgribusiness,AgBiotechnology,andFoodProcessingPracticeGroup:medium‐
sized;locatedinSt.Louis,KansasCity,andChicago.
Chadbourne&Parke
Multipleoffices
www.chadbourne.com
Description(fromwebsite):Chadbourne&Parke’sFoodandBeverageGrouphelpscompaniesinthe
foodandbeverageindustrydealdailywithmattersofproductsafetyandregulation,financingfor
expansion,cross‐bordertrade,andprotectionofintellectualproperty.Theirexperienceincludes
involvementinthesaleof240fast‐foodrestaurantsintheUnitedStates;atradedisputebetweena
BrazilianexporterandaU.S.importer;theexpansionofacompany’sbeverageandbottlingfacilitiesin
Azerbaijan,ArmeniaandGeorgia;thefinancingofaRussianretailer’smoveintohypermarkets;and
financingforanEgyptianpoultryandoliveproductioncompany.Theyhaveparticulardepthinthe
distilledspiritssector,involvingmatterssuchasproductsafetyandmarketing.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal,International,Trade
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageGroup:medium‐sized;locatedinNewYork,MexicoCity,and
Warsaw.
Cooley
Multipleoffices
www.cooley.com
Description(fromwebsite):Cooley’sFoodLitigationgrouprepresentsclientsinthefoodproduction,
processing,anddistributionsectorswhentheyareconfrontedwithdisputes,claims,andtheadversarial
situationsthatariseinthecourseofdoingbusiness.Thefirmhasadvisedclientsinthefoodindustryin
regardtoclaimsanddisputesrangingfrombreachofcontractactions,insurancecoveragematters,and
falseadvertisingclaimstopotentiallycatastrophicbacterialoutbreakincidentsthattriggeraction
lawsuitsandevencriminalinvestigations.Seewww.cooley.com/foodlitigation.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
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SizeandLocationofFoodLitigationTeam:small‐sizedgroup;locatedinSanFranciscoandPaloAlto.
Covington&BurlingLLP
1201PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW
Washington,DC20004
Tel:(202)662‐6000
Fax:(202)662‐6291
www.cov.com
Description(fromwebsite):LawyersinCovington’sFood&BeverageLawPracticeadviseonallaspects
offoodandbeverageproductdevelopment,labeling,andpromotion.Attheformulationstage,thefirm
hassubstantialexperiencewithnewfoodtechnologiessuchasirradiation,DNAtechniques,andother
formsofgeneticengineering.Regardingsourcingandmanufacturing,theteamassistsclientsin
qualifyingtheirsuppliersandensuringthatcurrentgoodmanufacturingpractices(cGMPs)arefollowed.
Forclaimsinlabelingandadvertising,attorneysprovideadviceonlegalissuessurroundingthe
developmentoftechnicalsubstantiationandclaimlanguagetobestconveythehealthbenefitsof
productswithintheapplicablelegalframeworks.Additionally,Covington’sFood&Beveragelawyers
havebeenattheforefrontofissuesrelatingtocurrentconcernsaboutobesityandmarketingto
children,advisingclientsonmarketingstrategiesandclaims.
AreasofSpecialization:BiotechnologyandGMOs,FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFood&BeverageLawTeam:small‐sizedgroup;locatedinWashington,D.C.
CozenO’Connor
1900MarketStreet
Philadelphia,PA19103
Tel:(215)665‐2000
Fax:(215)665‐2013
www.cozen.com
Description(fromwebsite):CozenO’Connorcounselsmajorplayersinthefoodandbeverageindustry
onlitigation,transactional,andregulatoryissues.Theirattorneyshaveextensiveexperiencehandling
productsliabilityclaimsandmasstorts,andareleadersinfood‐industrycrisismanagement.Their
insurancelawyershavebeenprotectingfoodandbeverageunderwritersfordecadesandhaveauthored
numerouspublicationsoninsurerresponsibilitiesintheeventofaproductrecalland/orfood
contaminationevent.Theyserveawiderangeofcompaniesdirectlyandindirectlyconnectedtothe
foodandbeverageindustry.Theirclientsincludefoodmanufacturers,ingredientssuppliers,
distributors,foodbrokers,fastfoodfranchises,managedservicescompanies,andinsurers.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFood&BeverageGroup:small‐sized;locatedinmultiplecities.
Crowell&Moring
Multipleoffices
www.crowell.com
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Description(fromwebsite):Crowell&Moring'sAdvertising&ProductRiskManagementGroupincludes
lawyersandprofessionalsfromtheirofficesacrosstheUnitedStatesaswellasinEurope,andbrings
deepknowledgeinthewiderangeofnecessarylegalfieldsthisworkrequires—includingadvertising,
marketing,andconsumerprotectionsuchasfalseadvertisinglitigation,defenseofgovernment
enforcementproceedings,privacyanddataprotection,sweepstakesandpromotions,andwarranties;
chemicalsandenvironmental;import/export;sourcing,supplychain,anddistribution;trademarkand
intellectualproperty;productsafety;reputationandcrisismanagement;anddefenseofconsumerclass
actionandproductsliabilitylitigation.Seewww.crowell.com/Practices/Advertising‐Product‐Risk‐
Management.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodLabeling,FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofAdvertising&ProductRiskManagementGroup:large‐sized;locatedinmultiple
officesincludingWashington,D.C.andBrussels.
DechertLLP
CiraCentre
2929ArchStreet
Philadelphia,PA19104
Tel:(215)994‐4000
Fax:(215)994‐2222
www.dechert.com
Description(fromwebsite):Dechert’sFoodandBeveragePracticeprovidescomprehensive
representationinawiderangeofareas,includingcorporateandsecuritiestransactions,antitrustand
mergerstructuringandclearances,consumerfraudandproductliabilitylitigation,andthefullrangeof
marketing,promotional,labeling,andintellectualpropertyissues.Theycounselclientsonregulatory
investigationsandcomplianceincludingmattersinvolvingtheDepartmentofJusticeandFederalTrade
Commission.Seewww.dechert.com/food_and_beverage/.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal,Trade
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageGroup:medium‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices.
DLAPiperLLP
Multipleoffices
[email protected]
www.dlapiper.com
Description(fromwebsite):DLAPiperrepresentsabroadrangeoffood,beverage,andtobacco
companiesindisputeresolutionandregulatorycompliance.Theyadviseclientsontherequirementsof
regulatoryauthorities,implementationofdirectivesatlocalmarkets,andcomplianceinthecontextof
multi‐market,multi‐productoperations.DLAPiper’sattorneysalsoaddressstrategyandcompliancein
areasincludingmarketingapplications;labeling,promotionandadvertising;qualityregulations;
registrationandlisting;import/exportrequirements;productrecalls,withdrawalsandfieldcorrections;
facilitiesinspections;governmentandinternalinvestigations;indemnityagreementswithsuppliers;
andinsuranceissues.
IntheU.S.,DLAPipermaintainsanactivefederalregulatorypracticecounselingabroadrangeof
companiesthatimport,manufacture,process,distribute,and/ormarketFDA‐regulatedproducts,
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includingfoods,foodadditives,dietarysupplements,medicaldevices,pharmaceuticals,animaldrugs,
biologics,andcosmetics.ThefirmrepresentsclientsonawidevarietyofmattersbeforeFDAandUSDA.
Seewww.dlapiperproductliability.com/industries/food‐beverage‐tobacco.html.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal,Trade
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageGroup:medium‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices.
DowneyBrandLLP
621CapitolMall
18thFloor
Sacramento,CA95814
Tel:(916)444‐1000
Fax:(916)444‐2100
www.downeybrand.com/
Description(fromwebsite):LawyersinDowneyBrand’sFood&AgriculturalLawPracticeadviseclients
onabroadrangeofissuesaffectingtheFoodandAgindustry,fromairqualitycompliancetotaxissues,
frompesticideregulationtosuccessionplanning.Theyarealsoinvolvedwiththeagenciesthatregulate
theindustryandthelegislativecommitteesthatworktodeterminefutureregulation.See
www.downeybrand.com/practice/food‐and‐agriculture.php.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodandAgricultureLawGroup:large‐sized;locatedinSacramento,SanFrancisco,
Stockton,Reno,andRoseville.
DuaneMorris
30South17thStreet
Philadelphia,PA19103
Tel:(215)979‐1000
Fax:(215)979‐1020
www.duanemorris.com
Description(fromwebsite):Thefirmformsattorney‐clientrelationshipswithmembersofthefoodand
dietarysupplementindustriestofurthertheclient’slegal,regulatory,competitive,andotherbusiness
objectivesbyemployingavarietyofavailablemeans.Theattorneyscounselonregulatorycompliance,
enforcementriskandcorrectiveaction;draftnotifications,petitions,andothervoluntaryormandatory
submissions;filecomplaintsagainstcompetitors;andotherwiseadvanceanddefendclientinterests
beforecourtsaswellasfederalandstateenforcementofficialsandinthemarketplace.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofPharmaceutical,MedicalDevice,Pharmacy&FoodGroup:large‐sized;locatedin
multipleoffices.
FaegreBakerDaniels
Multipleoffices
www.faegrebd.com/
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Description(fromwebsite):FaegreBakerDanielsrepresentsmanyoftheworld'sleadingfoodand
agriculturecompanies.Thefirm’slawyersareactivemembersoftheFoodandDrugLawInstitute,
CropLifeAmerica,AmericanMeatInstitute,NationalGrain&FeedAssociation,AgriculturalRetailers
Association,InternationalDairyFoodsAssociation,andInternationalFoodserviceManufacturers
Association,andtheirattorneysspeakandwritenationallyonindustryissues.See
www.faegrebd.com/foodag;www.faegrebd.com/Food‐Distribution;www.faegrebd.com/Food‐
Processing‐and‐Technologies.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal
SizeofFoodandAgricultureGroup:large‐sized;multipleoffices,includingWashington,D.C.
Foley&LardnerLLP
777EastWisconsinAvenue
Milwaukee,WI53202
Tel:(414)271‐2400
Fax:(414)297‐4900
www.foley.com
Description:Foley&Lardner’sFoodIndustryTeamprovideslegalandlobbyingservicesforcompanies
thatproduce,distribute,orsellfood,andthebusinessesthatdealwiththem.Thefirmrepresents
manufacturers,processors,packers,farmers,warehousemen,distributors,brokers,wholesalers,and
retailersinstructuringtheirorganizations,navigatingregulatoryprocesses,andprotectingthe
proprietaryrightsassociatedwiththeirproductsandtechnologies.Theteamalsoassistsagribusinesses,
importers/exporters,foodserviceorganizations,tradeassociations,andequipmentmanufacturers.See
www.foley.com/food/.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal,Trade
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageGroup:large‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices.
Frost,Brown&Todd
3300GreatAmericanTower
301EastFourthStreet
Cincinnati,OH45202UnitedStates
Tel:(513)651‐6800
Fax:(513)651‐6981
www.frostbrowntodd.com
Description(fromwebsite):Frost,Brown&Toddrepresentsavarietyofnationalandinternational
manufacturers,retailers,suppliers,anddistributorsoffoodandbeverageproducts.Thefirmcounsels
foodandbeverageclientsonawidevarietyofissues,includingcommercialandcontractmatters,labor
issues,tradecompliance,internationalmatters,andmergerandacquisitiontransactions.See
www.frostbrowntodd.com/services‐industries‐21.html.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal,International,Trade
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageGroup:medium‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices.
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Graham&DunnPC
Pier70
2801AlaskanWay,Suite300
Seattle,WA98121
Tel:(206)624‐8300
Fax:(206)340‐9599
[email protected]
www.grahamdunn.com
Description(fromwebsite):Graham&Dunn’sFoodandBeverageIndustrylawyersspecializeinthe
overallbusinessaspectsofcorporateproductdevelopment,marketing,operations,andfinanceforfood
andbeverageindustrycompanies.Thelawyershandleregulatoryandotherspeciallegalrequirements,
fromcorporategovernanceandplanningthroughexecutionoftransactionsandoperations.Specifically,
theycounselclientsonlawsandregulationsgoverningproduction,labeling,marketing,distribution,
advertising,consumerprotection,privacy,e‐commerce,andweightsandmeasures.Areasofexpertise
includetheformation,acquisition,andfinancingfoodandbeveragebusinessesandfacilities.Theyalso
regularlyadviseonhealthandsafety,andproductliabilityissues,aswellasoninsurancematters,food
andbeveragelabeling,andprovidetailoredadviceonproductsafety,productrecall,crisismanagement,
andenforcementactions.Theirclientsincludefood,andalcoholicandnon‐alcoholicbeverage
producers,retailers,suppliers,anddistributors.Seewww.grahamdunn.com/service/food‐and‐beverage.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageGroup:small‐sized;locatedinSeattle.
HaynesandBoone,LLP
2323VictoryAve.
Suite700
Dallas,TX75219
Tel:(214)651‐5000
Fax:(214)651‐5940
www.haynesboone.com
Description(fromwebsite):HaynesandBooneservesnationalandglobalrestaurantchains,food
suppliers,foodserviceequipmentmanufacturers,anddistributors.Thefirm’slawyersknowthe
restaurantindustrythoroughly,andhavehands‐onexperiencewithsolutionstoboththeeverydayand
uniquechallengesfacedbyfranchisors,franchisees,operators,owners,andinvestorclients.See
www.haynesboone.com/Restaurant_and_Foodservice/.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofRestaurantandFoodserviceGroup:small‐sized;locatedinDallasandHouston.
HoganLovellsU.S.LLP
ColumbiaSquare
555ThirteenthStreet,NW
Washington,DC20004
Tel:(202)637‐5600
Fax:(202)637‐5910
www.hoganlovells.com
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Description(fromwebsite):ManyofthelawyersinHoganLovell’sFood,Drug,MedicalDevice,and
AgriculturepracticeareformerofficialswiththeU.S.FoodandDrugAdministration,U.S.Departmentof
Agriculture,orotherregulatoryagencies.Theteamassistsclientsinareassuchasproductdevelopment
andapproval;development,implementation,andcompliancewithgovernmentinspection;foodsafety,
labeling,andadvertisingrequirements;productrecalls;andregulatoryandcriminalinvestigations;as
wellascompliancewithfederalbioterrorismlawsandotherlawsandregulationsaffectingtheglobal
marketingoffood,drugs,andmedicaldevices.Clientsincludemanufacturers,distributors,retailers,
researchinstitutions,biotechnologyfirms,andtradeassociations.Seewww.hoganlovells.com/food‐
drug‐medical‐agriculture/.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodSafety,GeneralLegal,International
SizeandLocationofFood,Drug,MedicalDeviceandAgricultureGroup:small‐sized;locatedin
Washington,D.C.andPhiladelphia.
Holland&KnightLLP
701BrickellAvenue,Suite3000
Miami,FL33131
Tel:(305)374‐8500
Fax:(305)789‐7799
www.hklaw.com
Description:Holland&Knightservesthealcohol,beverage,andhospitalityindustriesinalllegalmatters
relatedtotheproduction,distribution,andsaleoflicensedbeverages,includingliquorlaw,the
marketingandadvertisingofalcoholbeverages,taxation,intellectualproperty,regulatorycompliance,
anddisputeresolution.TheAlcoholBeverageTeamincludeslawyers,governmentconsultants,and
otherprofessionalswhoareformerindustryregulators.Teammembersregularlyworkwithkey
Congressionalcommittees,theU.S.Treasury’sAlcoholBeverageTobaccoTaxandTradeBureau(TTB)
andotherexecutivebranchagenciessuchastheFoodandDrugAdministration(FDA),theFederalTrade
Commission(FTC),theU.S.BureauofCustomsandBorderProtectionandtheU.S.Departmentof
Agriculture.Seewww.hklaw.com/Practices/Alcohol‐Beverage/.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofAlcoholBeverageGroup:small‐sized;locatedinLosAngeles,SanFrancisco,and
Chicago.
Hunton&WilliamsLLP
200ParkAvenue,
NewYork,NY10166
Tel:(212)309‐1000
Fax:(212)309‐1100
[email protected]
www.hunton.com
Description:Hunton&WilliamsFoodIndustryRegulatoryPracticecounselsandrepresentsclientsinall
sectorsofthefoodindustry,fromproducersofagriculturalcommoditiestocompaniesmanufacturing
consumerproductsoroperatingrestaurants.
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Thefirm’sFoodandDrugpracticeconsistsofseveralattorneysformerlywiththeFDA’sOfficeofthe
ChiefCounsel,includingaformerFDAChiefCounsel,andregularlyrepresentsclientsbeforetheFood
andDrugAdministration(FDA),FederalTradeCommission(FTC),DrugEnforcementAdministration
(DEA),andUnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculture(USDA).Seewww.hunton.com/food_and_drug/;
http://www.hunton.com/food_industry_regulatory_practice/.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodandDrugGroup:small‐sized;locatedprimarilyinWashington,D.C.
HuschBlackwellLLP
4801MainStreet
Suite1000
KansasCity,MO64112
Tel:(816)983‐8000
Fax:(816)983‐8080
www.huschblackwell.com
Description(fromwebsite):HuschBlackwell’sFoodLawPracticefocusesonthespecificneedsof
producers,processors,distributors,andsellersinthefoodindustry.Itsfoodclientsareinvolvedinfood
productionfromfarmtotable,plantingtoprocessing,anddistribution.See
www.huschblackwell.com/food‐and‐agribusiness/.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodLawGroup:large‐sized;locatedinSt.LouisandKansasCity.
Hyman,Phelps,&McNamara,PC
700ThirteenthStreet,N.W.,Suite1200
Washington,DC20005
Tel:(202)737‐5600
Fax:(202)737‐9329
www.hymanphelps.com
Description(fromwebsite):Hyman,Phelps&McNamaraprovidesservicetoclientsregulatedprimarily
bytheFoodandDrugAdministration.Asgovernmentregulationofthefood,dietarysupplement,drug,
biologic,medicaldeviceandcosmeticindustrieshasescalated,thefirm’sfoodanddrugpracticehas
expandedintomanyrelatedsubspecialties,includingcontrolledsubstances,fraudandabuse,
reimbursementandpayorissues,andadvertisingandclaimssubstantiation.
Attorneyshavehadexperienceinmanybranchesofthefederalgovernment,includingtheFoodand
DrugAdministration,theDepartmentofJustice(OfficeofConsumerLitigation),U.S.AttorneysOffices,
theDrugEnforcementAdministration,andCentersforMedicaidandMedicareServices.
AreasofSpecialization:BiotechnologyandGMOs,FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodandDrugGroup:large‐sized;locatedinWashingtonD.C.
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Jenner&Block
353N.ClarkStreet
Chicago,IL60654
Tel:(312)222‐9350
Fax:(312)527‐0484
www.jenner.com
Description(fromwebsite):Jenner&Blockhasrepresentednationalfoodmanufacturersagainst
nationwideclassactionsandindividualclaimsarisingoutofallegedfoodcontaminationfollowinga
nationalrecallofmultipleproductlines.Thefirmalsorepresentsclientsinconnectionwithrelated
regulatoryandlawenforcementinvestigations.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofProductsLiability,FoodContaminationTeam:medium‐sized;locatedinChicago.
KattenMuchinRosenmanLLP
525WestMonroeStreet
Chicago,Illinois60661
Tel:(312)902‐5200
Fax:(312)902‐1061
www.kattenlaw.com
Description(fromwebsite):Katten’sFood,Drug,andCosmeticGrouphassubstantialpatent,trademark,
andcopyrightcapabilitiesandoffersastrongchemical,pharmaceutical,andtechnologybasetosupport
thefulllifecyclesofpharmaceuticals,biotechnologydrugs,cosmetics,medicaldevices,diagnostics,
foods,dietarysupplements,andotherproductsregulatedbytheFDA.InadditiontoIntellectual
PropertyLitigation,thefirmoffersafullrangeofservices,includinglitigationinvolvingFDAandgeneric
drugapprovalrequirements.Seewww.kattenlaw.com/fooddrugandcosmetic/.
AreasofSpecialization:BiotechnologyandGMOs,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFood,Drug,andCosmeticPracticeGroup:small‐sized;locatedinChicago,NewYork,
andWashington,D.C.
KellerandHeckmanLLP
Multipleoffices
www.khlaw.com
Description(fromwebsite):KellerandHeckmanhasabroadpracticeintheareasofregulatorylaw,
litigation,andbusinesstransactions,servingbothdomesticandinternationalclients.Since1971,the
firmhashadanin‐housescientificstaffthatworkscloselywithattorneysonmattersoftechnical
complexity.Manyattorneysalsohavegovernmentexperienceandexpertiseinmultipleareasofthelaw.
KellerandHeckmanoffersglobalfoodanddrugservicestoitsclients.Thefirm’scomprehensiveand
extensivefoodanddrugpracticeisoneofthelargestintheworld.Itpromotes,protects,anddefends
productsmadebythespectrumofindustriesregulatedbytheFDA,theEuropeanCommissionand
MemberStatesauthoritiesintheEuropeanUnion(EU),andsimilarauthoritiesthroughouttheworld.In
addition,thefirmhasaverycomprehensivepracticeintheregulationofpackagingmaterialsforfood,
drugs,andcosmeticsandotherfood‐contactarticles.
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IntheU.S.,KellerandHeckmanhasrepresentedcompaniesandtradeassociationsbeforetheFDAand
FederalTradeCommission(FTC)forover40yearsinallareasofthefood(includinganimalandpet
food)industryandalliedindustries.KellerandHeckmanalsorepresentedclientsintheEUforseveral
decades.Since1992,withtheopeningofitsBrusselsoffice,thefirmtakesanevenmoreactiverolein
providinginputandadvisingclientsregardingchangesthatwillaffectthemarketingoffood,dietary
supplement,cosmetic,drug,anddeviceproductsinEuropeastheEUmovestowardsharmonization.See
www.khlaw.com/Food‐and‐Drug.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFood&DrugGroup:large‐sized;locatedmostlyinWashingtonD.C.
King&SpaldingLLP
1180PeachtreeStreet,NE
Atlanta,GA30309
Tel:(404)572‐4600
Fax:(404)572‐5100
[email protected]
www.kslaw.com
Description(fromwebsite):King&Spalding’sFDAandLifeSciencespracticeishighlyregardedforits
expertiseinthehealthcareandpharmaceuticalsectors.Itsmembersadvisearangeofclientsfromthe
foodandbeveragesectoronregulatoryissues,includinglabeling,productrecalls,andfoodsafety
concerns.Seehttp://www.kslaw.com/practices/FDA‐Life‐Sciences.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodLabeling,FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFDAandLifeScienceGroup:medium‐sized;locatedmostlyinWashington,D.C.and
Atlanta.
MarlerClark
1301SecondAvenue,Suite2800
Seattle,WA98101
Tel:(866)770‐2032
www.marlerclark.com
Description(fromwebsite):MarlerClarkwasestablishedin1998bythetopfoodattorneysforthe
plaintiffsanddefendantsinthelandmarklitigationarisingfromthe1993JackintheBoxE.coli
outbreak.Thefirmhassincerepresentedthousandsofvictimsoffoodborneillnessoutbreaksacrossthe
country.
MarlerClarkhaslitigatedagainsthugecorporationsincludingCargill,Dole,Wal‐Mart,Wendy’s,
McDonald’s,NebraskaBeef,Nestle,andYum!Brandsonbehalfofclientsinjuredinfoodborneillness
outbreakstracedbacktothecompanies’foodproducts.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofPractice:small‐sized;locatedinSeattle.
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MayerBrown
71SouthWackerDrive
Chicago,IL60606
Tel:(312)782‐0600
Fax:(312)701‐7711
[email protected]
www.mayerbrown.com
Description(fromwebsite):MayerBrownisparticularlyrenownedforitsSupremeCourtandappellate,
litigation,corporateandsecurities,finance,realestate,andtaxpractices.TheFoodIndustryFalse
AdvertisingGroupleveragestheexperienceoflawyersinthefirm’sConsumerLitigationandClass
Actionspractice,alongwiththeirSupremeCourtandAppellatepractices.Theteamadvisesclientson
howtominimizeexposuretofuturefalseadvertisingclaims,andhassuccessfullyresolvedclassactions
infederalandstatecourtsacrossthecountry;governmentinvestigationsandenforcementactionsby
theFTC,stateattorneysgeneral,andotherfederalandstateregulators;andclaimsinarbitrationand
beforetheNationalAdvertisingDivisionoftheCounciloftheBetterBusinessBureaus.See
www.mayerbrown.com/Agribusiness‐Key‐Issues/;www.mayerbrown.com/experience/Food‐Industry‐
False‐Advertising/.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodIndustryFalseAdvertisingGroup:large‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices.
MBVLawLLP
855FrontStreet
SanFrancisco,CA94111
Tel:(415)781‐4400
Fax:(415)989‐5143
www.mbvlaw.com
Description(fromwebsite):MBVLawhasservedasbusinessandlitigationcounseltocompaniesand
entrepreneursintheSanFranciscoBayareaforover25years.MBVoffersbusinessjudgmentand
specializedlegalexpertiseinCorporate,Business,ArchitectureandDesign,LaborandEmployment,Real
Estate,FoodandBeverage,andIntellectualPropertylaw,andCommercialLitigation.
Thefirmprovidesafullrangeoflegalservicestoclientsinthefoodandbeverageandfoodservice
industries.Theirlawyershavehelpedsuchcompaniesraisemillionsofdollarsincapitalthroughprivate
offeringsoftheirstock,negotiatecomplexagreementsfortheproductionanddistributionoftheir
products,complywithapplicablelawsandregulations,protecttheirtrademarks,tradesecretsandother
intellectualproperty,andsellselectassets,operatingdivisions,ortheirentireenterprise.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageTeam:medium‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices.
McDermottWill&EmeryLLP
227WestMonroeStreet
Chicago,IL60606
Tel:(312)372‐2000
Fax:(312)984‐7700
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www.mwe.com
Description(fromwebsite):McDermottWill&Emerydrawsuponsignificantexperienceintheprivate
andpublicsectorstoprovidecounselandrepresentationacrosstheentirespectrumofissuesfacedby
thefoodandbeverageindustry.Theirlawyersadviseonimportantindustry‐relatedissuesincluding
administrativelitigation,foodsafety,chemicals,additivesandbiologics,biotechnology,productlabeling,
agriculturecooperatives,alcoholicbeverages,farmprograms,internationaltrade,legislative
representation,productdevelopmentandtesting,regulatoryissuesandtaxationconcerns.See
http://www.mwe.com/Food‐‐Beverage/#.
AreasofSpecialization:BiotechnologyandGMOs,FoodLabeling,FoodSafety,GeneralLegal,
International,Trade
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageGroup:small‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices.
McGuireWoods
OneJamesCenter
901E.CaryStreet
Richmond,VA23219
Tel:(804)775‐1000
F:(804)775‐1061
www.mcguirewoods.com
Description(fromwebsite):McGuireWoods’FoodandBeverageIndustryteamprovidescomprehensive
servicesdomesticallyandinternationally.Thefirm’slawyerscounselcompaniesthatproduce,
distribute,orsellfoodandbeverages,aswellasthebusinessesthatdealwiththemworldwide.They
representmanufacturers,wholesalers,retailers,distributors,processors,brewers,vintners,bottlers,
packers,farmers,storageholders,andbrokers.Servicesrunthefullspectrumofmatters,including:
obtaininglandonwhichtobuildfacilities;recallingproductsandlitigatingfoodsafetycases;
investigatingemployeecomplaintsandlaborrelationsaswellasOSHAconcerns;negotiatingcomplex
commercialagreementsalongthesupplychain;advisingonantitrustconcerns;advisingonairand
waterrights,permittingandstateandfederalenvironmentalconcerns;assistingwithlargetechnology
andbusinessprocessingoutsourcingtransactions;andprovidinggeneralsecuritiesadviceonnumerous
exchanges.Seewww.mcguirewoods.com/Services/Industries/Food‐
Beverage.aspx#sthash.fwlokzqj.dpuf.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageGroup:large‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices.
McKennaLong&AldridgeLLP
1900KStreetNW
Washington,DC20006
Tel:(202)496‐7500
Fax:(202)496‐7756
www.mckennalong.com
Description(fromwebsite):McKennaLong&Aldridge'sFoodandDruglawyersassistmanufacturersof
foodingredientsinpreparingandfilingcitizenpetitions,commentsonUSDAandFDAproposals,food
additivepetitions,andgenerallyrecognizedassafe(GRAS)affirmationpetitions.Otherclientservices
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include:devisingstrategiesforthesafetyevaluationoffoodingredients;reviewingnewproduct
formulations;reviewingfoodlabelsandadvertisements;advisingoncontractualandproductliability
issues;providingadviceonpesticidesandcontaminantsinfoods;counselingclientsregardingstate
environmentalandlabelinglaws,suchasCalifornia'sProposition65.See
www.mckennalong.com/practices‐Food.html.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,FoodSafety,
GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodTeam:small‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices.
NixonPeabodyLLP
100SummerStreet
Boston,MA02110
Tel:(617)345‐1000
Fax:(617)345‐1300
www.nixonpeabody.com
Description(fromwebsite):NixonPeabodyrepresentsfoodproducers,fooddistributors,andconsumer
packagedgoodscompaniesinmattersrelatingtocompliancewithFDA,USDA,CPSC,andFTCregulatory
issues,“generallyrecognizedassafe”(GRAS)determinations,productrecalls,facilityinspections,and
governmentinvestigations.Thefirm’sclientsareinvolvedintheproduction,development,manufacture,
anddistributionofbothconventionalandmedicalfoodsintheU.S.andinternationally,andinclude
manufacturersoffoodproducts,functionalfoodsornutraceuticals,geneticallymodifiedfoods,and
dietarysupplements.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodSafetyLitigationandFDARegulatoryGroups:FoodSafetyLitigation‐
medium‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices;FDARegulatory–small‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices.
OFWLaw
TheWatergate
600NewHampshireAvenue,N.W.Suite500
Washington,DC20037
Tel:(202)789‐1212
Fax:(202)234‐3550
www.ofwlaw.com
Description:OFWattorneyslobbyCongressandadministrativeagencies;writecommentsandmuster
coalitionsofrelatedinterestsinrulemakings;counselonregulatorycompliance,enforcementrisk,and
correctiveaction;draftnotifications,petitions,andothervoluntaryormandatorysubmissions;file
complaintsagainstcompetitors;andotherwiseadvanceanddefendclientinterestsbeforecourts,before
federalandstateenforcementofficials,andinthemarketplace.Inaddition,attorneyshavedailycontact
withagenciesthroughouttheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture,andhaveworkedwithofficialsin,and
havethemselvesservedat,thehighestlevelsoftheDepartment.See
www.ofwlaw.com/CM/PracticeAreaDescriptions/Food‐Dietary‐Supplements‐Cosmetics.asp.
AreasofSpecialization:BiotechnologyandGMOs,FoodSafety,GeneralLegal,International
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SizeandLocationofTeam:medium‐sized;locatedinWashingtonD.C.
PattonBoggsLLP
Multipleoffices
www.pattonboggs.com
Description(fromwebsite):PattonBoggs’clientsincludetraditionalfood,drug,biologics,device,and
dietarysupplementcompanies,aswellastradeassociations,multi‐levelmarketingcompanies,
advertisingagencies,catalogcompanies,andInternet‐basedcompanies.Clientsrangeinstaturefrom
global,multi‐nationalcorporationstonewlylaunched“start‐ups”withawidespectrumofmatters
arisingfromtheregulationofallfood,dietarysupplements,pharmaceuticaldrugsandbiologics,medical
devices,cosmetics,andtobaccoproducts,includingstrategicadviceonobtainingmarketapproval,
determiningregulatorystrategies,navigatingregulationsandtheagenciesthatcreateandenforcethem
andassessingregulatoryandbusinessrisksassociatedwithaparticularstrategy.Theyalsorepresent
clientsfacingfederalenforcementactions,andconductduediligenceinsupportofarangeofcorporate
transactions.Seewww.pattonboggs.com/practice/food‐and‐drug.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodandDrugGroup:small‐sized;locatedinWashington,D.C.
PerkinsCoieLLP
1201ThirdAvenue
Suite4900
Seattle,WA98101
Tel:(206)359‐8000
Fax:(206)359‐9000
www.perkinscoie.com
Description(fromwebsite):PerkinsCoieservesasgeneraloutsidecounselformanyfoodandbeverage
clients,counselingthemonallaspectsoftheirbusinesses.Thefirm’sclientsincludefoodandbeverage
retailers,grocers,foodprocessors,agriculturalbusinesses,manufacturers,restaurants,franchises,and
thoseprovidingpreparedmeals,water,wine,andbeer,alongwithfoodpreparation,catering,andother
relatedservices.Seewww.perkinscoie.com/food_beverage/;
http://www.perkinscoie.com/winery_vineyard/.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageGroup:small‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices;SizeofWinery
andVineyardGroup:medium‐sized;locatedinmultipleWestCoastoffices.
PillsburyWinthropShawPittmanLLP
1540Broadway
NewYork,NY10036
Tel:(212)858‐1000
Fax:(212)858‐1500
www.pillsburylaw.com
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Description(fromwebsite):Pillsbury’sRestaurant,FoodandBeveragePracticeprovidescounseland
representationtoawiderangeofnationalandregionalrestaurantchains,wineries,early‐stage
restaurantventures,packagedfoodcompanies,importers,distilleries,licensors,manufacturing
companies,andfranchisors.Pillsbury’sWine,Beer,andSpiritsLawPracticeisnationallyrankedby
ChambersUSA.Seewww.pillsburylaw.com/restaurant‐food‐and‐beverage.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofRestaurant,FoodandBeverageGroupandWine,Beer,andSpiritsGroup:large‐
sized;locatedinmultipleU.S.officesbutmostlyinCalifornia.
ReedSmithLLP
ReedSmithCentre
225FifthAvenue
Pittsburgh,PA15222
Tel:(412)288‐3131
Fax:(412)288‐3063
www.reedsmith.com
Description:ReedSmith’sFDACounselingandLitigationTeamcounselsclientsonarangeofmatters
relatedtoFDA‐regulatedproducts,includingpharmaceuticals;medicaldevices;biologicalproducts;
humancells,tissues,andcellularandtissue‐basedproducts;cosmetics;andfoods,includingdietary
supplements,functionalfoods,medicalfoods,andinfantformula.Theteamincludesformerhigh‐level
FDAregulatorswhohaveledagencyeffortsinkeyareassuchas:prescriptiondrugadvertisingand
promotionpolicies,foodsafetyandfoodlabelinginitiatives,andimplementationofcomplianceand
enforcementprograms.Theteamalsoincludesformerfederalprosecutorswhoareintimatelyfamiliar
withFDAandDOJinvestigationsandenforcementmatters.Seewww.reedsmith.com/FDA‐Regulatory‐
Compliance‐Practices/.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationoftheFDACounselingandLitigationGroup:small‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices
includingWashingtonD.C.
Robinson&ColeLLP
280TrumbullStreet
Hartford,CT06103
Tel:(860)275‐8200
Fax:(860)275‐8299
www.rc.com
Description:Robinson&Coleassistsfoodandbeveragemanufacturers,retailers,distributors,
restaurants,andassociatedindustriesinlegalmattersrepresentingallstagesofthelifecycleofa
company,fromconcepttomarkettoultimatesaleofthecompany.See
www.rc.com/Group.cfm?gID=371.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,GeneralLegal,PublicHealth
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageGroup:medium‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices,including
Hartford.
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SheppardMullinRichter&HamptonLLP
333S.HopeStreet
43rdFloor
LosAngeles,CA90071
Tel:(213)620‐1780
Fax:(213)620‐1398
www.sheppardmullin.com
Description(fromwebsite):SheppardMullin’sAgribusinessteamcounselscompaniesthatgrow,
process,anddistributefoodproducts.Thefirmadvisesclientsthroughouttheproductionand
distributionchainonallaspectsoftheiroperations:businessandfinancialcounseling,litigationand
disputeresolution,regulation(includingenvironmentalandlaborandemploymentmatters),
intellectualpropertyprotection,interstatetransportation,andproductlabelinganddistributionlaw,
andpublicpolicyadvocacy.Clientsrepresentthefullspectrumofcompaniesinvolvedinagribusiness
andfoodproduction,processinganddistributionincluding:foodproducers,includingfarms,dairiesand
cooperatives;processorsofagriculturalcommoditiesincludingspecialtyprocessorsofmeat,poultry,
vegetableanddairyproducts;distributorsofalcoholicbeverages(beer,wine,andspirits),ethnicfoods
andotherspecialtyfoodproducts,andwholesaledistributionoperationsservingthegroceryindustry;
manufacturersofequipmentfortheharvesting,processingandpreservationoffoodproducts;
restaurantmanagementcompanies;providersofspecializedindustryservicestotheagribusinessand
foodindustry;alternativefuelproducersincludingethanolandbiodiesel;chemicalmanufacturers,
distributorsandapplicators.Seewww.sheppardmullin.com/industries‐28.html.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal,Trade
SizeandLocationofAgribusinessGroup:small‐sized;locatedinLosAngeles.
Shook,Hardy&BaconL.L.P.
2555GrandBlvd.
KansasCity,Missouri64108
Tel:(816)474‐6550
Fax:(816)421‐5547
www.shb.com
Description(fromwebsite):TheSHBAgribusinessandFoodSafetyPracticeassistsclientswithcomplex
litigation.Thepracticefocusesonintegratedissuesmanagementinvolvingpreventativemeasures,
internalauditing,publicrelationsstrategies,andtortreforminitiatives.Thefirmalsoprovidesexpertise
oncorporatecompliance,internalandexternaleducationprograms,documentretentionandtechnology
solutions,andcrisismanagement.Seewww.shb.com/practice_areas.aspx?id=81.
AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,FoodSafety,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofAgribusinessandFoodSafetyPracticeTeam:medium‐sized;locatedinmultiple
offices,includingKansasCity.
Shutts&Bowen
Suite1500
201SouthBiscayneBlvd.
Miami,FL33131
Tel:(305)358‐6300
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www.shutts.com
Description(fromwebsite):Shutts&Bowenservesrestaurantsrangingfromfastfoodtofinedining.
Thefirmalsoworkswithbarsandvendorsonavarietyoflegalissuesthatincludefinancing,business
law,liquorlicensing,regulatoryissues,trademarks,employment,litigation,construction,realestate,and
landuse.Seewww.shutts.com/industries‐Hospitality‐Food‐Beverage.html.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofHospitality/Food&BeverageGroup:medium‐sized;locatedinFloridaoffices.
SidleyAustinLLP
OneSouthDearborn
Chicago,IL60603
Tel:(312)853‐7000
Fax:(312)853‐7036
www.sidley.com
Description(fromwebsite):Sidley’sFood,Drug,andMedicalDeviceRegulatorylawyersrepresentmajor
pharmaceutical,biotechnology,medicaldevice,food(includingdietarysupplement),tobaccoproduct,
andcosmeticscompaniesintheU.S.,EU,andAsia.Inthefoodarena,thegrouphelpsnavigateregulatory
pathwaysformedicalfoods,foodsforspecialdietaryuse,conventionalfoods,dairyproducts,and
dietarysupplements,andhasrepresentedbothmajorfinishedproductandingredientsuppliersona
numberofregulatoryissuesonthreecontinents.Safetydeterminationsfordietarysupplementsand
foodsarebecominganincreasingpartoftheirteam’swork.Anumberoftheirlawyershaveworkedat
theFDA,USDA,FTC,andtheEuropeanMedicinesAgencyinvariousseniorpositions.See
http://www.sidley.com/food‐drug‐device‐compliance/;http://www.sidley.com/food‐drug‐device‐
regulatory/.
AreasofSpecialization:BiotechnologyandGMOs,FoodSafety,GeneralLegal,International
SizeandLocationofFoodandBeverageGroup:medium‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices,including
WashingtonD.C.andBrussels.
Steptoe&JohnsonLLP
1330ConnecticutAvenue,NW
Washington,DC20036
Tel:(202)429‐3000
Fax:(202)429‐3902
www.steptoe.com
Description(fromwebsite):Steptoe&Johnson’sFoodandAgriculturePracticeassistsclientswitha
varietyoflegalmatters,including:regulatoryissues;foodlabelingandpoint‐of‐purchaseconsistent
withFDAandUSDArequirements;directandindirectfoodadditivepetitions;foodcontactsubstance
notifications;importandexportissues.Steptoealsoadvisesclientsonabroadrangeofcomplianceand
enforcementissuesrelatedtofoodproduction,includingfederalregulatoryapproachestogenetically
modifiedorganisms,staterequirementssuchaCalifornia’sProposition65,andproductrecallstrategies.
Seewww.steptoe.com/industries‐40.html.
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AreasofSpecialization:Environment/Sustainability,FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal,
International
SizeandLocationofFood&AgricultureGroup:small‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices,including
Washington,D.C.
StoelRivesLLP
900SWFifthAvenue
Suite2600
Portland,OR97204
Tel:(503)224‐3380
Fax:(503)220‐2480
www.stoel.com
Description(fromwebsite):StoelRives’sFoodandAgribusinesslawyershaveworkedfordecadeswith
food,beverageandhospitalityclientsonvirtuallyeveryaspectoftheirbusiness,includingcorporate,
finance,intellectualproperty,regulatorycompliance,marketinglaw,employment,andrealestate.The
firmplaceshighimportanceonitsrelationshipswithindustryparticipants,includingstaffsatkey
regulatoryagenciessuchastheFDAandtheFederalTradeCommission(FTC),aswellaswithindustry
groupssuchastheFoodAlliance,theNutritionalLawSymposium,theWashingtonStateHoteland
LodgingAssociation,andtheOregonWineGrowersAssociation.See
www.stoel.com/showarea.aspx?Show=6731.
Thefirm’sFoodLiabilityteamoffersaccesstoleadingexpertsinfoodborneillnessesandemerging
issuesaffectingfoodindustries.StoelRivesisinthevanguardoffoodliabilitylitigation,handlingclass
actionsandindividualsuitsthatinvolvebovinespongiformencephalopathy(BSE,commonlyknownas
madcowdisease),E.coliO121:H19,andartificialfoodcoloring.See
www.stoel.com/showarea.aspx?Show=2238.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal,International
SizeandLocationofGroups:FoodandAgribusiness—large‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices;Food
Liability—medium‐sized;locatedinmultipleWestCoastoffices.
SutherlandAsbill&BrennanLLP
999PeachtreeStreet,NE
Atlanta,GA30309
Tel:(404)853‐8000
Fax:(404)853‐8806
www.sutherland.com
Description:SutherlandAsbill&Brennanhasanactivepracticeinfoodanddrugregulatorylaw.The
firm’sclientsinthefieldincludebothdomesticandmultinationalmanufacturersofproductsregulated
bytheFDA,suchaspharmaceuticals,over‐the‐countermedications,medicaldevices,cosmetics,
paperboardandplasticfoodpackagingmaterials,animalfeedadditives,andsubstancesusedinfood
processing.Thefirmalsorepresentsmanufacturersofcontrolledsubstancesinbothadministrativeand
courtproceedingsinvolvingtheDrugEnforcementAdministration.
AreasofSpecialization:GeneralLegal,International
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SizeofFoodandDrugGroup:small‐sized(inbroaderHealthcaregroup);locatedinAtlantaand
Washington,DC.
VenableLLP
Multipleoffices
www.venable.com
Description(fromwebsite):WithdecadesofFDAandmarketplaceexperience,Venablehelpsclientsat
everystepoftheproductlifecycle—fromproductdevelopmentandregulatoryapproval/clearanceto
advertising,marketing,anddistribution.Thefirmalsoprovidesservicesrelatedtotradesecrets,
patents,trademarks,andcopyrights.Venableattorneysstructureandnegotiatelicenses,research
contractsandtechnologytransferagreements.Seewww.venable.com/dietary‐supplement‐cosmetic‐
and‐functional‐foods‐practices/.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodLabeling,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofDietarySupplements,CosmeticsandFunctionalFoodGroup:medium‐sized;located
inmultipleoffices,includingWashington,D.C.
WileyReinLLP
1776KStreetNW
Washington,DC20006
Tel:(202)719‐7000
Fax:(202)719‐7049
www.wileyrein.com/
Description(fromwebsite):WileyRein’sFood&DrugLawPracticehandlesbothcomplexlegaland
regulatorychallengesandthemoreroutinebutcrucialregulatorytasksrequiredofFDA‐regulated
companiesinthepharmaceutical,biotechnology,medicaldevice,foodanddietarysupplement
industries.Thefirm’sworkfallswithinthefollowingbroadcategories:productdevelopmentand
approvalstrategies;competitiveregulatorystrategies;enforcementandwhitecollardefense;
administrativeadvocacyandlitigationbeforeagenciesandthecourts;promotionandadvertising
complianceandenforcement;andtransactionalsupport.See
www.wileyrein.com/practices.cfm?sp=overview&id=20.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFood&DrugLawGroup:medium‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices,including
Washington,D.C.
Winston&StrawnLLP
35W.WackerDrive
Chicago,IL60601
Tel:(312)558‐5600
Fax:(312)558‐5700
www.winston.com
Description(fromwebsite):Winston&Strawnrepresentsasignificantnumberoffood,beverage,and
agriculturecompaniesinavarietyofcorporatetransactions,particularlyinmergersandacquisitions,
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corporatefinance,andrestructuringandinsolvencymatters.Thefirmhasalsosuccessfullylitigatedmajor
casesforclientsinthissectorindisputesrelatedtointellectualpropertyandadvertising,laborand
employment,antitrust,andproductliabilitymatters.See
www.winston.com/index.cfm?contentID=205&itemID=32.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,GeneralLegal
SizeandLocationofFood,BeverageandAgricultureGroup:large‐sized;locatedinmultipleoffices.
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section seven: consulting & consultancy firms
Consultingisanotherfieldinwhichagricultureandfoodlawyerscanplayarole.Governmentandnon‐
governmentalorganizationsoftenhireconsultingfirmstoconductresearchandprovidepolicyadvice,
whichcanhelpshapefoodlawandpolicyinmanypartsoftheworld.
Mostconsultingfirmshaveunique,alternativepositionsforbothnewandexperiencedlawyersandalso
providevaluableservicestotheworld’slargestproducers.Tothatend,onecangetinvolvedandprovide
hisorheruniqueperspectiveonemergingissuesinthefoodsystem,bothdomesticallyand
internationally.Onemajoradvantageinjoiningaconsultancyfirmisglobalmobility;itisnotuncommon
foraconsultanttorelocatetoseveralcountriesduringthecourseofhisorhercareer.
Thissectionofthereporthighlightssomeoptionsforalawyerfocusedonagricultureandfoodlawina
consultancyfirm.
Bain&Company
131DartmouthStreet
Boston,MA02116
Tel:(617)572‐2000
fax:(617)572‐2427
www.bain.com
Description(fromwebsite):Bain’sglobalAgribusinessteamhasworkedonover380casesacrossthe
agriculturevaluechain.Theteamworksjointlywithagriculturalcompaniestoaddressopportunitiesin
severalareasandsectorsofthebusiness,including:agriculturalchemicalsandfertilizerproducers;
biofuels;protein(beef,pork,chicken,turkey,fish);dairy;crops(corn,oilseeds,wheat,rice,sugarcane);
andagriculturalequipment(tractors,grain/proteinprocessingequipment).See
www.bain.com/industry‐expertise/industrial‐goods‐and‐services/agribusiness.aspx.
AreasofSpecialization:AgricultureandAgriculturalLaw,BiotechnologyandGMOs
Employment:seewww.joinbain.com.
BEVMARK
799WestHighway246
P.O.Box1729
Buellton,California93427
Tel:(805)693‐0154
Fax:(805)693‐1354
www.bevmarkconsulting.com
Description(fromwebsite):Since1978,BEVMARKhasbeentheleadingspecialtymanagement
consultantintheinternationalfoodandbeverageindustries(F&B).BEVMARKworksonlyinfoodand
beverage,usingseasonedveteranindustryconsultants.Ithasadvisedgovernments,theCEOsandCFOs
oftheworld’stopF&Bcompanies,leadingbanksandfunds,majorlawfirms,generalistconsultants
firmssuchasMcKinseyandBainaswellasentrepreneursandstartups.Ithasbeencitedinoverfifteen
hundredarticlesinthebusinessmediaasaprimaryexpertinF&Bissues.
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BEVMARKworksextensivelyinthelegalsector,asalitigationconsultantadvisinglawyersonindustry‐
relatedmattersandstrategyforcases.Theysupplyexpertwitnesstestimonyinfederalandstatecourts.
BEVMARKhasbeenadmittedasanexpertonantitrustanditsopinionscitedinjudgmentsin
proceedingsbeforetheU.S.FederalTradeCommission.Theyhaveadvisedonantitrustmattersandthe
CompetitionLawintheEuropeanUnion,aswellasonlegalandregistrationmattersinChina.Theyhave
consultedonretainertotheU.S.DepartmentofJustice(DOJ),aswellasserveasanexpertwitnessand
researcherfortheDOJ.TheyhaveworkedonbehalfofclientswithStateauthoritiessuchasthe
CaliforniaDepartmentofAlcoholicBeverageControl.Theyalsoadvisegeneralcounselsandin‐house
lawyers,aswellastheirassignedoutsidelawfirms.
Theirworkencompassesvirtuallyallissuesinvolvinglegalmattersinthefoodandbeverageindustries
includingantitrust,unfaircompetition,LanhamAct,IntellectualProperty,regulations,legislation,
approvals,contractualdisputes,terminations,bankruptcy,classactionsuits,productliability,and
damageanalysis.
AreasofSpecialization:FoodAdvertising,FoodMarketing,LegalAdvocacy/Litigation,GeneralLegal
Employment:seetheContactlinkathttp://www.bevmarkconsulting.com/.
DeloitteToucheTohmatsuLimited
30RockefellerPlaza
NewYork,NY10112
www.deloitte.com
Description(fromwebsite):Deloitte’sAgricultureandFoodSecurity(AG/FS)teamappliesvaluechain,
finance,policy,trainingandmarketlinkagemethodologiestoimproveavailabilityandaffordabilityof
inputs,agricultureproduction,post‐harvesthandling,outputmarketsandpricediscoveryinformation,
andexports,withimprovementstofarmerandotherstakeholdercapabilitiestogeneratehigher
volumesandefficienciesthatincreasehouseholdincomes.TheteamworkscloselywithDeloitte’s
memberfirmsaroundtheworldtoleveragetheirinternationalpresenceandcommercialnetworkto
producepublic/privatesectoralliancesthatarriveatcommerciallyviablesolutionsforlong‐term
agriculturedevelopmentandfoodsecurityimpact.TheirmemberfirmsinLatinAmerica,SoutheastAsia,
andAfricasharetheirpassionforservingtheprivateandpublicsector,supportingtheEmerging
MarketsAG/FSpositionasaleaderinagribusinessdevelopment.See
www.deloitte.com/view/en_US/us/Services/consulting/e066b4b47451b210VgnVCM2000001b56f00a
RCRD.htm.
AreasofSpecialization:AgricultureandAgriculturalLaw,BiotechnologyandGMOs,Hunger/Food
Security
Employment:forU.S.careers,see
mycareer.deloitte.com/us/en?utm_source=dcom&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=redirect.
KPMG
Multipleoffices
www.kpmg.com
Description(fromwebsite):TheprofessionalsinKPMG’sFood,Drink,andConsumerGoods(FDCG)
practicehaveextensiveexperienceworkingwithclientsacrossallsegmentsoftheindustry.Theteam
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offersanumberofservicestohelpclientsaddresstheissuestheyface,inthekeyareasofgovernance,
performance,technology,andgrowth.Theseissuesinclude:shiftsinconsumerbehavior;reportingand
regulation—corporategovernanceandstakeholderexpectations,IFRS;sustainabilityandthe
environment;businessoperatingmodelstructure;operationalefficiency—supplychainmanagement,
commoditypricevolatility,sourcing,businessintelligence;integrationofnewtechnology;financial
management—costmanagement,budgeting,andforecastingandtaxstrategies;innovationandR&D;
marketentryandexpansion;and,mergersandacquisitions.Seewww.kpmg.com/US/en/industry/food‐
drink‐consumer‐goods/Pages/default.aspx.
AreasofSpecialization:BiotechnologyandGMOs,Environment/Sustainability
Employment:seewww.kpmg.com/us/en/careers/Pages/default.aspx.
McKinsey&Company
Multipleoffices
http://www.mckinsey.com
Description(fromwebsite):McKinsey’sAgriculturegrouphasmorethanseventy‐fivepractitionerswho
workcloselywiththeConsumerPackagedGoods,Sustainability&ResourceProductivity,andSocial
Sectorpracticestosupportclientsonabroadrangeoftopics.Theteam’sworkfocusesondelivering
McKinsey’sfunctionalknow‐howtoplayersalongtheagriculturevaluechain.Someoftheirunique
capabilitiesinclude:investmentopportunities;rawmaterialsmanagement;farmoperations
improvement;freshfoodsupplychainmanagement;andruraldevelopment.
AreasofSpecialization:CommunityDevelopment,FoodSafety,RuralIssues
Employment:foradvanceddegreecareers,see
http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/your_background/advanced_professional_degrees.
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section eight: food listservs
Thissectionincludesagroupoflistservsthatmayhelptolinkattorneyswithvariousfoodpolicy
institutionsandorganizationsthatareworkingtoimprovethefoodsystemandthatmayhelpyou
identifyothertargetedopportunities.
AssociationfortheStudyofFoodandSociety(ASFS)
TheListservisacommunicationsforumcreatedanddesignedforthemembershipoftheAssociationfor
theStudyofFoodandSociety(ASFS)todiscussissuesandsharenewsrelatedtofoodandsociety.See
http://www.food‐culture.org/asfs‐listserv/.
CDCPublicHealthLawNews
TheCDCPublicHealthLawNewsisamonthlye‐maildigestofcurrent,worldwidenewsstories,court
opinions,announcements,andspecialfeaturesrelatedtopublichealthlawandlegislation.TheNewsis
freeandavailabletoanyonewithaninterestinpublichealthlaw.See
www.cdc.gov/phlp/news/current.html.
COMFOOD
COMFOODisanemaillistcreatedtolinkindividualsandorganizationsinvolvedwithorinterestedin
communityfoodsecurity(CFS).Seeelist.tufts.edu/wws/subscribe/comfood.
FoodandDrugAdministrationListserv
Thefreee‐mailalertserviceallowsyoutoreceiveimportantFDAnewsandinformationastheybecome
available.Seewww.fda.gov/AboutFDA/ContactFDA/StayInformed/GetEmailUpdates/default.htm.
FoodPlanningListserv
TheFoodPlanningListservisdesignedtoconnecturbanplanningacademicsandpractitionerswhoare
interestedinexaminingconnectionsbetweenurbanplanningandpolicyandthefoodsystem.See
mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/foodplanning.
FoodSafetyWeb
Foodsafehasbeenthevehicleforfoodsafetyprofessionalstoshareinformation,tossaroundtheories,
tradeexperiencesandsometimesjustplaindisagreewitheachothersince1995.
Seewww.foodsafetyweb.info/.
ImmigrantFarmingListserv
TheImmigrantFarmingListservisdesignedtoprovidenewsandupdatesfromImmigrantFarming.org
andtheNationalImmigrantFarmingInitiative.Seewww.immigrantfarming.org/index.html.
NEFOODListserv
NEFOOD‐L,hostedbyTuftsUniversity,isdevotedtothetopicoffoodsystemsintheNortheastern
states.Topicsdiscussedincludefarming,sustainableagriculture,communityfoodsecurity,community
development,education,ruraldevelopment,urbanfarmingandgardening,anti‐hunger,economic
development,localfoodsystems,horticulture,forestry,directmarketing,culinaryarts,conservation,
landpreservation,publichealth,nutrition,publicpolicyandrelatedfields.See
www.nefood.org/page/nefood‐listserv.
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UnitedStatesDepartmentofAgricultureListservDatabase
TheUSDAListservDatabaseprovidesamasterlistofseveralgovernmentandnon‐profitorganization
listservs.Seefnic.nal.usda.gov/professional‐and‐career‐resources/listservs‐and‐blogs.
UniversityofArkansasFoodandAgricultureLawLLMProgramListserv
TheUniversityofArkansasFoodandAg.LawLLMProgramListservisdesignedtoserveasan
employmentresourceforprospectivegraduatesoftheprogram,butisaccessibleandfreeforthepublic
toaccess.FromPublicHealthLawtoNutritionPolicypositions,amongvariousotherjobopportunities,
seeagfoodlawjobs.blogspot.com/.
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