Elle Jimenez

Alcohol

• Serve as lead alcohol regulatory associate on a tequila acquisition, advising on federal (TTB) and 50-state change-of-control requirements and coordinating regulatory strategy across jurisdictions
• Conduct label reviews and classification assessments for non-alcoholic malt beverages and canned cocktails, including FDA vs. TTB jurisdictional assessments
• Advise on tied-house compliance
• Assess regulatory procedures for international alcohol companies establishing U.S. operations

Foods, Beverages, and Dietary Supplements

• Coordinate with consultants, laboratories, and internal stakeholders to evaluate product safety issues and advise on recall strategy and classification 
• Analyze international standards for heavy metal content in food ingredients 
• Provide regulatory counsel and risk assessment for food and dietary supplement labeling, including claim evaluation, ingredient disclosures, and overall compliance
• Advise restaurant chains on menu labeling laws, allergen warning statements, and related compliance strategies
• Draft and negotiate food regulatory provisions in transaction documents (including purchase agreements and disclosure schedules), prepare diligence memoranda assessing regulatory risk to buyers, and advise on TSAs and post-closing allocation of regulatory responsibilities
• Conduct regulatory due diligence for transactions involving FDA-regulated products, including assessment of compliance, permits, certifications, and audit history
• Advise foreign pork and chicken producers on U.S. considerations for vertical operations integration

Cosmetics

• Conduct ingredient and label risk assessments for 30+ products for an international cosmetics company entering the U.S. market, including classification, claim substantiation, and compliance with U.S. labeling requirements
• Advise on structure/function claims and related risk assessments

Cannabis

• Perform state-by-state comparative analysis of synthetic cannabinoid laws and evaluate permissibility of hemp-derived CBD in food and beverage products under varying state frameworks

Consumer Products

• Serve as lead associate managing a multi-country product recall spanning 9 countries, managing regulatory strategy, cross-border compliance considerations, and stakeholder communication
• Advise on CPSC recall matters involving foreign-based companies, including coordination of regulatory submissions and agency communications 
• Advise on packaging and labeling requirements under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations
• Counsel on maintaining brand distinction between flagship and fighter brands, outlining structural strategies for compliant labeling