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Jonathan Cohen

Partner, K&L Gates

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.

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Julie Cook

Senior Counsel, Compliance, Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Julie Cook is the Attorney and Compliance Manager at Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. in Rochester, New York. Her practice focuses on regulatory compliance, including liquor licensing and operations for the company’s stores and restaurants.

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Heather Egan

Partner, Strategic Advisor, Cyber Crisis Response, Morgan Lewis

As a partner at Morgan Lewis, Heather advises multinational businesses on cybersecurity, privacy, incident response, and information management matters. With over 25 years of experience in this field, Heather has developed a broad understanding of how multinational businesses adapt their practices as laws evolve. She provides strategic advice to clients, including some of the world's most recognizable brands, on leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and AdTech. She also helps clients manage cyber crises, navigate global regulatory compliance challenges, conduct comprehensive cybersecurity and privacy assessments, and reduce the risk of privacy and security incidents.  
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Maile Gradison

Partner, Global Regulatory, Hogan Lovells US LLP

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.
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Hih Song Kim

Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Primo Brands

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. 
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Ashley Nyquist

Partner, White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice, Covington & Burling LLP

Ashley Nyquist guides clients through their most sensitive, high-stakes matters, including government investigations and enforcement matters, independent investigations, and internal investigations into issues posing enterprise-level risk. Her broad-ranging practice has spanned some of the most novel, sensitive, and complex issues facing companies and individuals. 
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Mona Patel

Partner, Covington & Burling LLP

Mona Patel has extensive experience representing clients in large scale federal and state investigations brought by enforcement authorities, related qui tam or follow-on consumer protection litigation, internal investigations, and compliance matters. She advises clients in the life sciences, defense, technology and manufacturing industries on a wide variety of white-collar matters. Her work includes leading matters involving alleged customs and healthcare fraud under the False Claims Act, as well as potential violations of the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other criminal statutes.

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Caleb Skeath

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Partner, Covington & Burling LLP

Caleb Skeath helps companies manage their most complex and high‑stakes cybersecurity and data security challenges, combining deep regulatory insight, technical fluency, and practical judgment informed by leading incident response matters. He advises in‑house legal and security teams on the full lifecycle of cybersecurity and privacy risk—from governance and preparedness through incident response, regulatory engagement, and follow‑on litigation. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Caleb is trusted by clients across highly regulated and technology‑driven sectors to provide clear, practical guidance at moments when legal judgment, technical understanding, and business realities must be aligned. 
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Jackie Welch

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

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. 
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