Education
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Stanford Law School, J.D., 1992
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University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D., English, 1976
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Yale University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1971
Bar Admissions
Clerkships
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Hon. Richard Matsch,
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado,
1992
- 1993
Court Admissions
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U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Awards and Honors
- Named one of Colorado’s “Super Lawyers” in Health Care field (2006, 2007, 2009)
- Patton Boggs Pro Bono Award (1999)
- Colorado Women’s History Project Award (1997)
- Member of Inns of Court, Judge Arraj Chapter, (1995-1997)
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Susan Brienza helps clients navigate complex federal laws relating to the manufacture, labeling, importing, marketing and sales of dietary supplements, organic foods, functional foods, food packaging, cosmetics, “cosmeceuticals,” over-the-counter drugs, homeopathic drugs, medical devices and medical foods. Ms. Brienza is especially involved in issues concerning herbal products for women, and in biotechnology and nanotechnology issues.
Before practicing law, Ms. Brienza was a university professor in stylistics and 20th Century American and British literature. She brings her proficiency in language to her regulatory compliance practice in crafting permissible and persuasive descriptions and claims for clients to employ in labels, labeling and advertisements of their products, including website content, testimonials, expert endorsements, and infomercials.
Her practice includes advising clients as to compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) law and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations, as well as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) laws and regulations. For instance, she has evaluated label claims, advertising claims and disclaimers for tobacco products and for GMO foods. In addition to regulatory compliance and enforcement matters, Ms. Brienza assists in litigation, with particular focus on product liability and advertising cases. Her practice has also included white-collar criminal defense work and lobbying/public policy matters, e.g., for a manufacturer of organic meats and for coalitions of supplement companies.
Professional Affiliations:
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Nanotechnology Alliance
- American Herbal Products Association – AHPA (1998-present)
- Government Relations Committee of AHPA (1999-present)
- American Botanical Council
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