Troutman Pepper Locke is once again well represented on the Food and Drug Law Institute’s (FDLI) committees for 2026, underscoring the firm’s continued leadership on issues affecting FDA‑regulated industries, including tobacco and nicotine.

For 2026, three Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys are serving on key FDLI committees and one task force:

  • Bryan Haynes has been appointed to the FDLI Tobacco and Nicotine Programs Committee, which helps guide FDLI’s programming and thought leadership on tobacco and nicotine regulatory and policy issues.
  • Agustin Rodriguez is serving on the Enforcement, Litigation, and Compliance Conference Planning Committee, contributing to the development of content focused on FDA enforcement trends and compliance best practices. Agustin is also serving on FDLI’s Cannabis-Derived Products Task Force, which supports FDLI staff in developing programming in this space.
  • Michael Jordan is serving on the New to FDA Law and Regulation Planning Committee, helping shape programming aimed at practitioners and stakeholders who are newer to the FDA regulatory landscape.

These appointments reflect Troutman Pepper Locke’s depth of experience in FDA and tobacco- and cannabis-related matters and our ongoing commitment to helping clients navigate this increasingly complex and evolving regulatory environment.

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Photo of Bryan Haynes Bryan Haynes

Bryan serves clients by developing and implementing creative solutions for complex issues. Focusing in tobacco industry regulatory compliance and enforcement matters, Bryan efficiently assists clients in complying with regulatory obligations and managing risk, consistent with clients’ business objectives.

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Photo of Agustin Rodriguez Agustin Rodriguez

Agustin is sought after by clients for his strategic counsel on their most challenging competitive and regulatory compliance issues, including tobacco Master Settlement Agreement issues, federal and state enforcement investigations, licensing and excise tax issues, developing compliance programs, and evaluating advertising and marketing…

Agustin is sought after by clients for his strategic counsel on their most challenging competitive and regulatory compliance issues, including tobacco Master Settlement Agreement issues, federal and state enforcement investigations, licensing and excise tax issues, developing compliance programs, and evaluating advertising and marketing practices. A partner in the firm’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement (RISE) Practice Group as well as its Tobacco and Cannabis law practices, he represents manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and suppliers in all aspects of their businesses, including regulatory compliance, FDA requirements, administrative disputes involving federal or state governmental entities, mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, and taxation matters.

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Photo of Michael Jordan Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is an associate in Troutman Pepper’s Richmond office. Michael draws on a diverse range of experiences in government and private practice to help clients navigate complex regulatory issues. He focuses primarily on heavily regulated industries, such as tobacco and cannabis.

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