<p>By: Erin McCarthy, Manager, Government Affairs and Regulatory Affairs</p><img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/santa-fe-at-night.tmb-large-350-.jpeg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=1d78cb2c_1" style="float:right;margin:10px;" class="-align-right" alt="Santa Fe at night" sf-size="100" /><p>Set against the historic and culturally rich backdrop of Santa Fe, FMI’s 2025 Legal & Regulatory Compliance Conference offers a focused environment for legal, regulatory and compliance professionals in the food industry to connect, collaborate and stay ahead of regulatory change. From July 13–15, leaders will gather at the Inn & Spa at Loretto for expert-led sessions, peer learning and strategic discussions that directly impact the way we navigate today’s complex legal landscape.</p><p>Whether this is your first time joining us or you’re a seasoned attendee, here’s what you should know before heading west to New Mexico for forward-thinking dialogue, professional development and authentic Southwestern experience.</p><h5>What to Expect</h5><p>Each year, <a id="_anchor_2" href="https://fmiva.sharepoint.com/sites/FMICollaboration/Shared%20Documents/Communications/2025%20Event%20Storytelling/LRC%20PreConf%20Blog%202025.docx#_msocom_2" language="JavaScript" name="_msoanchor_2"></a>this conference brings together counsel, compliance officers and regulatory experts from across the food industry to navigate what’s new—and what’s next in legal and regulatory landscapes. From emerging state and federal policy shifts to supply chain resilience, cybersecurity risks, and environmental issues like extended producer responsibility, our agenda is packed with timely insights delivered by legal leaders and industry insiders. </p><p>Hear it from our 2025 conference chair, “FMI’s Legal Conference is specifically tailored to the food industry in a way that provides in-depth and topical insight while still covering the gamut of issues we handle as legal professionals. The diversity of companies attending is sure to bring unique perspectives and networking opportunities, fostering an ideal environment for furthering your knowledge in a rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape.”</p><h5>For the Last-Minute Attendees</h5><p>Still deciding? There’s time to register, and it’s worth it. This is more than a meeting. It’s a strategic reset. It’s your chance to step away from the whirlwind of emails to hear where the food industry is heading and how to help your company prepare.</p><p>Plus, if you haven’t booked yet, you’re in luck. A few rooms remain in our hotel room block, and registration is still open.</p><p>So come for the insights, stay for the scenery and leave with new tools, new contacts and a fresh perspective on how the law and the food industry evolve, together.</p><p>We’ll see you in Santa Fe.</p><p><a href="https://www.fmi.org/legal-conference" class="button">Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Conference</a></p><div><div><div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript"><p></p></div></div></div>
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