On August 17, 2021, Claudia Lewis, a co-chair of Venable’s FDA Group, was recognized by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) among its Rainmakers for 2021. This award proves that the profession has talented diverse attorneys who also have valuable client development skills. MCCA honors attorneys from across the nation who have achieved success through innovative, consistent, and proactive business development.
Ms. Lewis counsels clients on matters involving Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation, labeling, and marketing of foods, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, medical devices, and other products. With deep knowledge of dietary supplement labeling regulations, she represents scientists, physicians, nutritionists, healthcare associations, and citizen groups. She has also aided international clients in establishing a U.S. market for their products.
MCCA was founded in 1997 to advance the hiring, retention, and promotion of diverse attorneys in legal departments and the law firms that serve them. MCCA accomplishes its mission through industry-shaping publications, research, training, innovative pipeline initiatives, and curated events designed to connect its members to thought leaders and one another.