Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Proposition
65 & Green Chemistry Practice with the addition of Will Wagner, who rejoins the firm as a
shareholder in the Sacramento
office.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 18,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm
Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Proposition 65 & Green
Chemistry Practice with the addition of Will Wagner, who rejoins the firm as a
shareholder in the Sacramento
office.
Wagner focuses on consumer product defense, with an emphasis on
litigation relating to California's Prop 65, per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS), greenwashing, and false advertising. He also has
a robust regulatory practice, advising businesses on SB 54, the
Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility
Act, a new California law that
will require all single-use packaging to be recyclable or
compostable by 2032. He also works with clients in the food,
cosmetic, and general consumer product industries on recyclability
claims compliance, state and federal PFAS in product laws, and the
patchwork of chemical and greenwashing laws in effect throughout
the United States.
"We're thrilled to welcome Will back to Greenberg Traurig. His
proven track record of successfully defending companies against
allegations of deceptive, misleading, or unsubstantiated label and
advertising claims makes him an invaluable asset to our team," said
Alice L. Kessler and Timothy Long, co-managing shareholders of the
firm's Sacramento office. "Will is
a nationally-recognized Prop 65 practitioner, and with his deep
experience navigating California's
intricate environmental laws and regulations, we look forward to
Will's contributions in delivering strategies to our clients'
complex litigation challenges."
Wagner defends companies against consumer class action lawsuits
based on PFAS, greenwashing, and other environment-based claims; he
was defense counsel on some of the earliest PFAS class action false
advertising cases filed in the United
States, representing major cosmetic and food companies. He
has represented hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and
retailers, including numerous Fortune 100 companies, in private
enforcement actions under California's Prop 65. Wagner will also work
with the firm's California
Government Law & Policy Practice. He is a registered lobbyist
in the Golden State and has provided technical testimony on
chemical regulations regarding PFAS legislation. Wagner returns to
Greenberg Traurig from Arnold & Porter.
"As new recycling, greenwashing, and PFAS laws take effect in
California and beyond, I look
forward to leveraging my experience to assist clients in
successfully navigating intricate regulatory and litigation
challenges in this space," Wagner said. "I am excited to return to
Greenberg Traurig and to contribute to the Prop 65 and consumer
class action benches."
Wagner received his J.D., cum laude, from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and a B.A.
from the University of Nevada. He is
admitted to practice law in California and Nevada.
About Greenberg Traurig's Prop 65 & Green Chemistry Group:
Greenberg Traurig's Proposition 65 & Green Chemistry Group
provides advocacy to clients as they navigate the legal, regulatory
and technical aspects of Proposition 65. The team combines
Proposition 65 litigators with regulatory lawyers and public policy
advocates, providing clients with a unique bench of experience from
which to draw in any circumstance. The team also includes
individuals with years of experience working with government
officials in California, including
the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), the
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the Attorney
General's Office, and the Governor's Office, in addition to the
many consultants who interpret the science used in litigation and
the chemical listing process.
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:
http://www.gtlaw.com.
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