Jeannie M Perron

Jeannie Perron is a member of the firm’s Food and Drug Practice Group, resident in the Washington, DC Office. In addition to being an attorney, Dr. Perron also holds a degree in veterinary medicine and has practiced as a veterinarian. She specializes in food and drug law, with a sub-specialty in animal food and drug law. In this capacity, she represents companies that manufacture feed, feed ingredients, drugs, biologics and medical devices for animals, as well as clients in related industries. Her specialties also include advising clients and providing representation on matters before the United States Department of Agriculture arising under the Animal Welfare Act. Her clients are animal research companies, pharmaceutical companies, and animal dealers and exhibitors. Another specialized area of practice relates to the importation of animal-derived ingredients and products. Dr. Perron advises clients on USDA regulations and procedures in this area and assists clients in securing the required permits and certifications. In addition to these other practice areas, Dr. Perron also advises clients in the regulation of dietary supplements, over-the-counter drugs, cosmetics for humans, and import and export of products regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration as well as those having animal or microbially-derived ingredients regulated by USDA. REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS Successfully represented a coalition of companies in opposing release by a federal agency of certain sensitive information reflected in documents required to be filed with that agency. Assisted a manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and dietary supplements to resolve an import prohibition placed by FDA on a major product. Assisted a client design, plan, and establish a significant new animal health business. Defended and successfully settled a major administrative compliance action brought by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act. More Representative Matters PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Practiced veterinary medicine part-time (1997-2001). United States Department of Agriculture, externship (1997). American Veterinary Medical Association, externship (1997). HONORS AND RANKINGS Award from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture for support of the Regionalization under GATT and NAFTA Program (1997) Fred P. Jaggi Award for Outstanding Interest and Proficiency in Veterinary Public Health Activities and Academic Studies from The College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University (1997) American Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary Award for Significantly Enhancing the Prestige of the College of Veterinary Medicine from The College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University (1997) MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Virginia and Maryland. American Veterinary Medical Association, Member