| Wayne R. Watkinson devotes the majority of his practice to corporations and associations involved in agriculture and agribusiness. He has particular expertise in commodity promotion and marketing issues. For almost two decades, he has worked with the dairy and beef industries to develop and implement their successful commodity promotion and research programs. In addition, he has counseled several other commodity groups on the establishment of similar programs, including honey, mushrooms, soybeans, fluid milk, watermelons, and peanuts.
In addition to domestic market activities, Mr. Watkinson serves as counsel to import markets and organizations such as the United States Dairy Export Council. As part of his representation of agriculture commodity sectors, Mr. Watkinson has been involved in extensive restructuring and mergers of organizations and companies.
Mr. Watkinson also maintains an administrative law practice. He represents clients in the areas of technology transfer, technology commercialization, health care issues, the Freedom of Information Act, and patent and trademark law.
Mr. Watkinson often gives presentations at various conventions and meetings on agricultural topics and offers his insight on pending agricultural legislation. He is a frequent contributing writer to The Agricultural Law Letter.
Former Jobs/Positions Held
Prior to his private practice, Mr. Watkinson served on the staff of U.S. Senator Lowell Weicker.
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