Prop 65 Workshop 2018 Presentations

Proposition 65 New 2018 “Clear and Reasonable” Warnings

Wednesday March 21, 2018 - Colfax, NC

Presented by: Amy Lally, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

Amy Lally is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Sidley Austin LLP. She is a trial lawyer who has broadly represented the consumer products and services industries in litigation arising under Proposition 65 and other California consumer protection laws. Her clients include numerous consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, including vitamin and dietary supplement companies, pharmaceutical companies, apparel, furniture and home goods companies and e-commerce companies.

Navigating the AHFA Prop 65 Workbook

Wednesday March 21, 2018 - Colfax, NC

Presented by: Judith Praitis, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, and Elliot Sigal, Senior Toxicologist & Vice President, Intrinsik

Judith Praitis is a partner in Sidley Austin LLP, Los Angeles office. She heads the West Coast Environmental practice group and is a global co-leader of the firm’s environmental practice. She has helped clients develop and implement environmental management systems and audit protocols and advises on compliance with and, if necessary, litigation of, Proposition 65 matters.

Elliot Sigal has over 25 years of experience in human health risk assessment, ecological risk assessment, toxicology, risk communication and risk management. He has completed Safe Harbor Assessments under Proposition 65 for listed chemicals in consumer products, including furniture.

How to Set Up a Prop 65 Testing Program

Wednesday March 21, 2018 - Colfax, NC

Presented by: Mike Monaco, Senior Project Engineer, Bureau Veritas

Mike Monaco has worked as a project engineer in manufacturing for over 20 years, including as a technical consultant for a consumer product testing company for over four years and as a senior project engineer in testing/consulting for Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services Inc. for over 15 years. In his current role, he works with clients in the manufacturing, distribution, import and retail sectors by offering consulting and specialized testing for consumer product lines. He also has assembled a group of technical individuals who develop specialized testing and assessment programs for Prop 65 Safe Harbor Assessments.

Managing Risk: A Business Approach to Prop 65

Wednesday March 21, 2018 - Colfax, NC

Presented by: Michael Sullivan, Managing Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson

Michael Sullivan is a managing partner in the Atlanta office of Womble Bond Dickinson. He is a mass tort and complex commercial litigation attorney with over 30 years of experience. His practice today includes acting as a trusted advisor to senior level executives on risk management, cost control and litigation management issues. His pragmatic approach to understanding the scientific issues behind regulations and how they impact all aspects of business have made him a frequent speaker for AHFA programs.