Careers Over Coffee offers student members the exclusive opportunity to engage in facilitated virtual discussions about different career paths in the FDA-regulated products fields . It is more important than ever to connect and share experiences which is why Careers Over Coffee will provide a virtual space for students to ask questions about their career path and network with each other. This student member-only benefit provides a chance to closely learn from and network with experienced professionals in the field.
Please only sign up for one discussion as they will take place at the same time.
Table Topics and Facilitators
Stuart TenHoor, President, Stuart TenHoor Legal Search
How to Find Your First Food and Drug Law Job
Seth Gitner, Associate, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Finding a Niche in FDA Law
Jaclyn Fonteyne, Associate, Sidley Austin LLP
Words of Wisdom When Starting Out in Food and Drug Law
STUART TENHOOR has been an FDLI member for a decade and a legal search consultant for 30 years. His practice includes career coaching and advising food and drug lawyers on lateral moves. He also regularly advises a variety of legal employers on finding the best legal talent for their needs. He is currently a member of the FDLI Finance Committee and has participated in a number of FDLI events focused on strategic career planning for food and drug lawyers. He began his professional career with the U.S. Senate Committee on Labor & Human Resources.
SETH GITNER counsels clients on regulatory, compliance, enforcement and transactional matters related to products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and myriad state agencies. Companies in the cannabis (both hemp and marijuana), consumer health care products, life sciences, food and beverage, cosmetics and tobacco industries, among others, turn to Seth for advice on how to get and keep their products on the market. From product development to initial public offerings, Seth helps clients navigate regulatory considerations through the stages of development, including agency interactions and regulatory due diligence.
JACLYN FONTEYNE is an associate in the Food, Drug, and Medical Device Regulatory group, where she advises clients on a range of matters related to Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Jaclyn advises clients across all FDA-regulated industries, and her work spans the product lifecycle, including clinical development programs, marketing authorization pathways, and postmarket compliance matters. She has experience advising clients on a variety of FDA topics, including establishment registration and listing, adverse event reporting, imports and exports, recalls, product promotion, and FDA enforcement authorities. Jaclyn regularly supports clients regarding COVID-19 response efforts, particularly involving the emergency use authorization, marketing, and distribution of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and other personal protective equipment (PPE). Jaclyn has tracked FDA policies throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, and advises clients on their engagement with FDA and its Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) on these COVID-19-related topics. Jaclyn also assists clients with Digital Health topics and Software as Medical Device initiatives in light of a rapidly evolving industry and FDA regulatory framework. During law school, Jaclyn was a legal intern in FDA’s Office of Policy. Prior to law school, Jaclyn worked as a social media specialist at an international pharmaceutical company.November 16, 2022
2:30-3:30 PM ET
Registration is exclusive to FDLI members and is first come, first served.
This is a complimentary virtual event.
For questions, please contact Maura Schatz.
