NEW YORK (April 24, 2024) – Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that partner Brian P. Sylvester has been recognized as a 2024 Rising Star by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA). The annual MCCA Rising Stars list celebrates lawyers who are passionate about the law, demonstrate excellence, and are dedicated to community service through compassion and a strong desire to give back.  Brian’s selection as a 2024 MCCA Rising Star reflects his outstanding professional achievements and commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the legal community.  

As a partner in the firm’s Chambers-ranked Food and Beverage Regulatory and Litigation practices, Brian focuses on FDA and USDA regulatory matters.  He is a leading authority on food tech regulation in particular, and serves as a trusted advisor to global brands, startups, life science companies, investors, and trade associations.  Brian is a prolific author and frequent speaker at industry-leading events in the United States, the European Union, Israel, China and other parts of the world, and is frequently cited by preeminent industry and global publications.    

In 2023, Brian was recognized by the National Bar Association (NBA) for its “40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates” list. 

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