Richard F. Mann

Richard (Rick) Mann represents his clients in business and trade association disputes relating to food advertising, promotional and labeling claims, food safety and compliance issues, and general business and corporate law matters.

Rick works extensively with clients on the development of compliant advertising, promotional, and labeling claims and campaigns, and the development of appropriate support for such claims. His regulatory experience allows him to represent his clients in proceedings at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the National Advertising Division (NAD), and other regulatory agencies and alternative dispute mechanisms. He has also been actively involved in regulatory proceedings relating to food safety and labeling issues in China, India, Indonesia, and other Asian countries.

Rick writes frequently for Keller and Heckman’s Consumer Protection Connection and The Daily Intake blogs, information hubs for businesses and others interested in staying current on consumer protection and food regulatory matters. He is also an in-demand speaker at conferences across the country and speaks annually at Keller and Heckman's Practical Food Law Seminar.

Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, Rick was a partner in an advertising litigation boutique law firm, which provided him with valuable experience in challenging and defending advertising claims, particularly with respect to health and nutrition claims for foods.

Awards

•Chambers USA: Food and Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation - Nationwide, 2021 - 2025

Insights & In the News

USA on Display: How 'Made in America' Claims Are Regulated

05.29.2026
Podcast

High Court Animal Cruelty Case May Affect Laws Nationwide

11.22.2022
Publication

FDA Finalizes Rule Prohibiting Certain Nutrient Content Claims for Omega-3 Fatty Acids

05.01.2014
Publication

Best Law Firms Features Keller and Heckman in 2026 Edition

Press Release
11.06.2025