Ronald J. Levine is an independent consultant with EAS Consulting Group and serves as general counsel of Herrick, Feinstein LLP. Levine has 40 years of experience advising consumer products companies in complex commercial matters. A pragmatic advisor who helps clients anticipate, minimize and resolve the financial and reputational damage arising from claims and potential claims, Levine specializes in crisis management, for food and beverage manufacturers, and advises on class action litigations and investigations, including serving as an expert witness, related to labeling, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), advertising claims, product recalls, FDA regulations and other concerns.