December 22, 2021 – Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021 recognizes Keller and Heckman Partner David Ettinger, as well as the Keller and Heckman Shanghai Office, for Life Sciences (International Firms). The prestigious legal guide identifies the leading lawyers and law firm practices based on Chambers conducted interviews with lawyers and clients. 

David Ettinger is the chief representative in Keller and Heckman’s Shanghai, China office. Mr. Ettinger counsels multinational companies on the import and export of food and food-related products to ensure compliance with regulations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He also counsels clients on compliance with the laws and regulations in China regarding alternative proteins (plant and cell-based foods), consumer products and tobacco-related products, such as e-cigarettes. Mr. Ettinger worked in the firm’s Washington, D.C., and Brussels offices, and is uniquely positioned to counsel foreign companies who need to navigate the regulatory landscape in Asia. In China, he handles compliance and enforcement matters ranging from ingredient and labeling to product seizure and detention, to food and consumer product recalls and consumer complaints.

Keller and Heckman continues to take precautions in response to the unprecedented health crisis of COVID-19 so that we can seamlessly serve our clients.

The health and safety of our clients, employees, and business contacts is our primary concern. We are following the guidance of local and global health authorities to provide the safest path possible to protect our employees and their families, while we ensure that client work is unaffected.

To that end, Keller and Heckman’s business continuity plan remains in effect. All employees have received training to access the firm’s secure technology systems remotely and we have implemented our staff telecommuting policy. We continue to follow government mandates for office closures and, for our offices which are open, we are strongly encouraging employees to work remotely to limit in-person interactions.

In response to the health authorities’ guidance to limit large gatherings and the recent travel restrictions imposed by various countries, Keller and Heckman will continue to present our seminars virtually through Spring 2021. This includes the following seminars:

• E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium February 9 – 11, 2021
•  EU Food Packaging Law Seminar March 24 – 25, 2021
• Practical Food Law Seminar April 13 – 15, 2021
• Paper Packaging Law Seminar May 2021 (exact dates TBD)

In this uncertain time, we want you to know we are here to serve you. Please stay healthy and let us know if there is anything we can do to support your business. 
 

November 25, 2020 – For the second consecutive year, 2019 and 2020, Keller and Heckman Partner Dr. Herbert Estreicher was recognized by Who’s Who Legal as one of the leading environmental lawyers. Who’s Who Legal provides a yearly list of practitioners who have been heralded by both peers and clients as expert advisers in their field.

Herb has a broad practice in international environmental regulatory law. With an extensive background in organic chemistry, risk assessment, and bioengineering, his expertise is greatly sought after by clients in the chemical, nanotechnology, and biotechnology industries. He is actively engaged in the areas of TSCA Reform; the European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation; and the California Green Chemistry Initiative, and represents leading manufacturers of chemicals, pesticides, insect repellents, food additives, and consumer products before State and Federal regulatory agencies.