Krista Hekking

Krista Hekking is an associate in the firm’s Los Angeles office where she is a member of the Food, Drug, and Device Practice Group. She provides strategic advice to food and dietary supplement manufacturers on a range of product development issues to minimize risk of regulatory enforcement and class action litigation. Krista stays abreast of litigation trends and food regulatory developments to provide guidance on food labeling and marketing. She counsels clients regarding favorable regulatory categories for food marketing, whether as conventional foods, dietary supplements, or medical foods, and provides guidance on regulatory requirements for each, including those related to product claims and safety substantiation.

Krista works closely with her transactional colleagues to assist food manufacturers in drafting and negotiating co-manufacturing, supply, and similar agreements. She also assists clients in navigating and successfully resolving food recalls, regulatory enforcement, and inspections. Krista works with local counsel across the globe to help clients meet regulatory requirements, respond to legislative and regulatory proposals, and resolve issues related to enforcement.