Speakers

Jonathan Cohen

Partner, K&L Gates

The Recall Kraken: The Many Arms of Modern Product Recall Exposure on July 20, 2026 3:10 PM

Jonathan Cohen is a partner in K&L Gates’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of the Insurance Recovery and Counseling practice group. He represents policyholders in obtaining coverage in complex, multiparty disputes involving product liability and recalls, cyber events, supply chain issues, and other first- and third-party losses, with significant experience advising food, supplements, technology, and consumer product companies. He also counsels clients on risk management strategies, including insurance and indemnity provisions, and has extensive experience at the intersection of insurance and bankruptcy, recovering billions of dollars for debtors, committees, representatives, and post-bankruptcy trusts. In addition, he represents civil rights organizations and individuals in high-stakes appellate litigation, including briefs in more than a dozen US Supreme Court cases and matters before federal circuit courts and state high courts.

Heather Egan

Partner, Strategic Advisor, Cyber Crisis Response, Morgan Lewis

Crisis in Motion: What Would You Do? A Live GC Decision Lab on July 21, 2026 9:30 AM

Hih Song Kim, the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Primo Brands, has a distinguished career spanning over two decades in legal and executive roles at international beverage, consumer goods, and technology companies. Her expertise includes optimizing risk, opportunity, and value for stakeholders, overseeing core corporate activities, and serving on the Board of Directors of the International Bottled Water Association. Kim's leadership extends to strategic activities such as M&A, product innovation, sustainability, and legal and risk management. She has held various leadership and legal positions at major companies, including Colgate-Palmolive Company and Unilever United States, Inc. Her legal background includes advising on corporate governance, executive compensation, treasury and tax matters, regulatory, and government affairs.

Maile Gradison

Partner, Global Regulatory, Hogan Lovells US LLP

The Recall Kraken: The Many Arms of Modern Product Recall Exposure on July 20, 2026 3:10 PM

When it comes to solving the challenges facing the food industry and their trade associations, Maile Gradison handles it all. She has considerable experience with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), having worked with numerous companies and trade associations on all aspects of the law since the day it was signed. She translates her in-depth knowledge of FSMA into practical solutions for companies working on implementation strategies. She also frequently presents trainings related to FSMA compliance and preparedness. Reflecting her deep involvement with all things FSMA, Maile is a Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) Lead Instructor for the Preventive Controls for Human Food training and an FSPCA Trainer of Trainers and Lead Instructor for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) training.

Maile is known for helping companies become and remain compliant with regulations overseen by federal agencies such as the FDA and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). She helps companies navigate tough situations involving product recalls, government inspections, and other enforcement actions such as Warning Letters and import detentions.

Maile also provides clients with advice on public policy issues and strategies for affecting regulatory change. She has vast experience advocating to FDA, including preparing comments on agency rulemakings.

Additionally, Maile helps clients with food labeling requirements and development of label and advertising claims.

Maile is a frequent speaker and contributor to industry publications. Prior to joining us, she served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Charles F. Lettow of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Maile graduated with high honors from The George Washington University Law School, where she served as executive editor of The George Washington Law Review.

Hih Song Kim

Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Primo Brands

The Recall Kraken: The Many Arms of Modern Product Recall Exposure on July 20, 2026 3:10 PM

Kim Myrdahl

Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, United Natural Foods, Inc.

Crisis in Motion: What Would You Do? A Live GC Decision Lab on July 21, 2026 9:30 AM

Kim Myrdahl is a seasoned professional with a diverse career spanning various legal and corporate roles. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at UNFI based in Providence, Rhode Island. Previously she served as a Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at Supervalu. Kim holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas Christian University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Minnesota Law School. Her expertise includes managing significant litigation, compliance matters, and overseeing ethics and compliance programs.

Jackie Welch

Vice President & Deputy Counsel, Litigation, The J.M. Smucker Company

The Recall Kraken: The Many Arms of Modern Product Recall Exposure on July 20, 2026 3:10 PM

Jackie Welch has been a significant figure at The J.M. Smucker Company, serving as Vice President & Deputy General Counsel since October 2011. Her role involves managing the company's litigation portfolio, which includes overseeing all non-employment litigation matters and providing strategic legal counsel across business units. Jackie’s expertise lies in navigating complex legal challenges and supporting organizational goals, all while aligning legal strategy with corporate values, risk tolerance, and operational goals. Her dedication to fostering collaboration and delivering strategic solutions has been a hallmark of her leadership at The J.M. Smucker Company.