Elise Paeffgen’s practice is centered at the intersection of EPA, FDA, and DEA regulation. Elise works with manufacturers, importers, and forward and reverse distributors to effectively navigate EPA, FDA, and DEA regulations and minimize enforcement risks. She provides counsel to FDA-regulated clients, such as pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic, and food manufacturers, on issues ranging from current good manufacturing practices (CGMP) to the management of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals. On environmental compliance and enforcement matters, Elise represents health care facilities and domestic and international companies in the consumer product, chemical, pesticide (antimicrobial), automotive, construction equipment, and oil and gas industries.
In addition to a J.D., magna cum laude, from Vermont Law School, Elise earned a master of environmental management from Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, with concentrations in climate change and corporate environmental management. During her joint degree program, Elise worked for the U.S. EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. Elise received a B.A. in environmental studies and politics from Oberlin College, and was awarded high honors.
Elise has been named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” each year since 2014.
