William J. Friedman

William J. Friedman is an experienced litigator and government affairs attorney. He routinely advises clients on market access, quality control and government approval for a wide range of consumer products, including food and cosmetics. In addition to his litigation experience and board certification as an appellate specialist, Mr. Friedman’s diverse experiences includes service as a Senior Legal Advisor and Chief of Staff at the Federal Communications Commission, Senior Fellow at Duke Law School, teaching a combination of communications, digital intellectual property, and competition law. Mr. Friedman also served two administrations as a member of the National Organic Standards Board at USDA. REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS All One Faith v. Hain et al., Cal. Dist. Ct. Nos. CGC-08-474701 and 474413 (June 1, 2009) (dismissing unfair practices case against organic cosmetic companies). McFarland v. Kempthorne, 545 F.3d 1106 (9th Cir. 2008) (upholding lower court victory protecting natural parks). House v. Hatch, 527 F.3d 1010 (Tenth Cir. 2008) (resolving constitutional question on criminal jury selection). Harvey v. Johanns, 494 F.3d 237 (1st Cir. 2007) (affirming industry argument regarding organic product standards). Pub. L. No. 109-97, 119 Stat. 2120 (November 2005) (lead counsel for organic industry in key change to federal organic products law). PUBLICATIONS AND SPEECHES "FDA Releases Proposed Rule for Produce Safety Under FSMA," Covington E-Alert (1/10/2013), Co-Author "FDA Releases Proposed Rule for Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls and Current Good Manufacturing Practices for Human Food," Covington E-Alert (1/10/2013), Co-Author "FDA Begins Biennial Registration Renewal," Covington E-Alert (10/22/2012), Co-Author