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Partner-in-Charge, Washington, D.C.

T 202.973.4272 Washington, D.C.
I enjoy applying law and policy, including the U.S. Constitution, where my clients' business interests intersect with government.
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Chip's No Dabbler Details

Hometown:
Raymond, Maine

What's your sweet spot as it relates to this industry?
The "F" in FDA.

What was your favorite food as a kid?
Chicken pot pie.

If you couldn't be a lawyer, what would you be?
A ski instructor.

Why is food/bev/ag your chosen industry?
I was hired to be a tax lawyer, and this is more complex.

What book or song inspires you the most, and why?
"Green Eggs and Ham" I read this book aloud to my father on my third birthday, and it is about food.

What is your favorite quote?
John F. Kennedy Jr. at April 29, 1962, dinner honoring Nobel Prize winners: "I think that this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone." For me, knowledge for the sake of knowledge is important.

What is your favorite food travel destination, and why?
San Francisco; it has everything.

Admitted to Practice

  • District of Columbia, 1985
  • Maryland, 1990
  • Virginia, 1984
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1987
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Education

  • J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1984
  • B.S., Commerce, University of Virginia, 1981

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Agricultural Law Association
    • Administrative Law Section; Litigation Section – American Bar Association

Professional Recognition

    • Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation (Nationwide), 2022-2024
    • Received the "The Edward J. Davis Diversity & Mentorship Award," Davis Wright Tremaine, 2019
    • Selected to "Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers" in FDA and Administrative Law, Thomson Reuters, 2007, 2013-2017

Background

    • Principal, Ober|Kaler, Washington, D.C., 2008-2012; 1992-2000
    • Partner, Thelen LLP, 2000-2008
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06.10.24
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06.05.23
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