Deborah Attwood joined Keller and Heckman in 2009. She practices in the area of food and drug law. In particular, Ms. Attwood advises both domestic and international clients on product compliance with FDA regulations pertaining to direct and indirect food additives, food packaging, and labeling issues.
While attending The George Washington University Law School, Ms. Attwood clerked for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor, and the non-profit organization Oceana. Ms. Attwood also participated in various pro bono activities, including testifying before the D.C. Council regarding pending legislation. Prior to law school, Ms. Attwood was a paralegal for a law firm in Boston, Massachusetts, and specialized in defending against toxic tort litigation.