Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to grow its Health Care & FDA Practice in Arizona with the addition of Peter A. Arhangelsky as shareholder. Arhangelsky joins the firm from Emord & Associates, P.C.

Arhangelsky guides businesses that are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through both regulatory compliance and litigation matters. He has deep experience handling enforcement actions and private litigation on behalf of companies that produce food, beverage, dietary supplements, and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. 

Arhangelsky’s practice complements that of Justin J. Prochnow, co-chair of the Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Group, who focuses on regulatory matters. “Previously, I worked with Peter as co-counsel on a matter, and I just knew he would be an excellent addition to Greenberg Traurig substantively and culturally,” Prochnow said. “He is going to be a key part of our core practice, guiding clients through intricate laws predicated on consumer concerns such as dietary supplements, allergen labelling, lab-grown foods, and restaurant menus, to name a few.”

Arhangelsky handles a number of Marketing, Advertising, Sweepstakes & Promotions Law matters, working at the intersection of First Amendment issues and the commercial speech doctrine while helping companies manage their marketing risks. He has managed complex claims related to food and dietary supplement advertising under the California False Advertising Law (FAL), the Unfair Competition Law (UCL), the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), and the Lanham Act. He also has significant experience with advertising claims involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

“As we continue to grow our Health Care & FDA Practice in Phoenix, we welcome the addition of Peter who is a trusted advisor to businesses nationwide seeking real-world legal advice. He also is an experienced litigator with deep regulatory knowledge, and he will be an asset for clients looking to understand the shifting regulations and rules impacting companies,” Nicole M. Goodwin and Jeremy D. Zangara, co-managing shareholders of the firm’s Phoenix office, said in a joint statement.

Labelling in the food, beverage, and supplement space has continued to be a topic of concern among regulated companies, driving client demand for experienced counsel in this area. Arhangelsky has advised clients with advertising reviews, product strategy, FDA inspections, and regulatory affairs consultations. He has noticed the FDA ramping up investigations of and import detentions for non-compliance with its Foreign Supplier Verification Program, (FSVP) which established equivalent safety standards of imported food products.

“With the vast resources available on Greenberg Traurig’s global platform, I can offer clients a well-rounded suite of legal services,” Arhangelsky said. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with Justin and the team on a range of matters concerning FDA-regulated businesses while helping to grow the practice.”

Arhangelsky received a J.D., cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School and his B.A. from the University of Delaware. He is admitted to practice law in Arizona and California.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Health Care & FDA Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s multidisciplinary Health Care & FDA Practice provides strategic counsel to a diverse group of companies and other organizations, helping them to respond proactively to the rapidly changing health care marketplace. The group combines dedicated experience in health care regulatory compliance and operational matters with the firm’s capabilities in corporate & securities, finance, tax, antitrust, ERISA, commercial and governmental litigation, restructuring, intellectual property and biotechnology, in order to provide a wide range of legal services.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Practice: GT’s Global Food & Beverage Group leverages its deep experience representing some of the most significant participants in the food, beverage, dietary supplement and products industries. The team is ranked in Chambers & Partners, and was named by Law360 “Food & Beverage Practice Group of the Year.” They represent clients on a broad range of matters in the sector, including those involving corporate, regulatory, environmental, finance, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, real estate, restructuring, and tax matters.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Phoenix Office: Greenberg Traurig’s Phoenix attorneys practice locally and nationally at the intersection of business, government, and the law. Combining local experience and global reach, the Phoenix team represents clients in matters related to commercial litigation, securities, mergers and acquisitions, health care, municipal and corporate finance, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, and tax.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2750 attorneys in 47 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.