Gene Editing in Agriculture - A Lawyer's Perspective
Presented by the ISBA Agricultural Law Section Tuesday, August 12, 2025
12:00 p.m. ET 1.0 hr. CLE About the event Join us for an insightful presentation exploring the legal and regulatory landscape of gene editing in agriculture. Learn the key differences between modern gene editing techniques and traditional GMO technologies, and what these distinctions mean for farmers, producers, and consumers. The presentation will compare regulations of gene-edited products in major markets and the possible implications for international trade. Speaker Eric E. Williams will also highlight the recent FDA approval for the commercial distribution of pigs altered with gene editing/CRISPR technology to resist PRRS, a significant swine disease, with U.S. market entry expected in 2026.
Speakers: Eric E. Williams, Pharm.D., J.D., Barnes and Thornburg
Who might enjoy this
This presentation will be of interest to legal professionals who practice or are interested in agricultural, health, environmental law, or intellectual property. It will also appeal to those are are generally interested in science and technology. Pricing Agricultural Law Section Members: Free
Law Students: Free
ISBA Members: $25
Non-ISBA Members: $50 Program link
Please register (using the button at the top of the page) to receive the program link, which will be included in your registration confirmation email.
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