Speaking Engagements

Bill’s talks turn courtroom and outbreak lessons into actions that reduce risk, protect consumers, and honor victims by preventing repeat harm. Policymakers and health leaders leave with steps for prevention, crisis response, and durable safety culture.

By the Numbers

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Speaking engagements done by Bill Marler

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Countries that hosted Bill, from China to South Africa

Featured Events

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School Nutrition Association's Annual National Conference

Legal Risk and Crisis Management

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Sep 2023 Gillette, Wyoming, USA

Wyoming Department of Agriculture

Bill Marler spoke to state and local health department inspectors about emerging food safety topics and the effects of deregulation. He shared litigation experiences involving food safety breaches, emphasizing the real-life impacts of foodborne illness and long-term health effects on victims beyond initial symptoms.

Victim Stories
Sep 2023 Ware Hertfordshire, England

Global Crisis Management Summit

Bill Marler joined former FDA head Frank Yiannas and Sterling Crew to address current and emerging food safety crisis risks. He shared views on successful U.S. food safety strategies and areas for improved public health policy with European food safety professionals.

Legal Risk and Crisis Management
Oct 2023 Southern California USA

McGriff Insurance Broker

Bill Marler spoke to 50 food manufacturing owner/operators about foodborne illness impacts on his clients. He emphasized creating a food safety culture and respecting regulations to prevent outbreaks, telling attendees "Put me out of business, please." The presentation sparked discussions on risk management and contamination prevention.

Food Safety Culture
May 2024 Birmingham, United Kingdom

Royal Society for Public Health

Bill Marler presented at the 5 Nations Health Protection Conference for health protection professionals, discussing real-life impacts of foodborne illness outbreaks. He emphasized the importance of international collaboration in food safety given the global food economy.

Victim Stories
Oct 2024 Sun Valley, Idaho, USA

Intermountain Institute of Food Technologists Symposium

William Marler addressed 150 food industry professionals at the Intermountain IFT Symposium, discussing the regulatory and legal landscape from a foodborne illness attorney's perspective. He provided insights on what food manufacturers should know and lessons from recent outbreaks.

Legal Risk and Crisis Management

Wisconsin Association for Food Protection Conference

Dave Babcock presented on strict liability and distinguishing between legitimate and illegitimate foodborne illness claims.

Legal Risk and Crisis Management

Washington State University's College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences Northwest Food Safety and Sanitation Workshop

Denis Stearns presented in Portland, Oregon, on the liability impacts of recent foodborne illness outbreaks.

Legal Risk and Crisis Management

Washington State University Common Reading Lecture Series

Bill Marler spoke at WSU as part of the Common Reading Lecture series.

Washington State Hospital Food Service Providers

Colin Caywood addressed the monthly gathering of Washington State Hospital Food Service Providers on hospital food service liability and rights.

Legal Risk and Crisis Management
Spokane, Washington, USA

Washington State Environmental Health Association's 60th Annual Education Conference

Denis Stearns presented on the legal basis for food establishment operator responsibility and liability in foodborne illness outbreaks. He also discussed liability sources that may apply to regulators conducting inspections and epidemiological investigations.

Legal Risk and Crisis Management
Lake Chelan, Washington, USA

Washington Association for Food Protection

Drew Falkenstein presented on Liability for Contaminated Foods Produced at Home and Abroad at the annual conference.

Legal Risk and Crisis Management

Virginia Tech University's Food Service Department

Bill Marler presented on food safety importance using case studies and foodborne illness outbreak-related litigation.

Outbreak and Root-Cause Analysis
Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

Virginia Tech Food Service Employees Meeting

Drew Falkenstein addressed Virginia Tech Dining Service Employees.

Food Safety Culture
Virginia Food Safety Task Force Seminar

Virginia Department of Health Virginia Food Safety Task Force Seminar

Drew Falkenstein addressed recalls at the Virginia Department of Health's Food Safety Task Force Seminar, focusing on what health inspectors should know and how to respond to public inquiries. His presentation covered legal obligations investigators face, common mistakes to avoid, and essential procedures.

Traceability and Recall Readiness
Ishpeming, Michigan, USA

Upper Peninsula Environmental Health Association

David Babcock spoke at the UPEHA annual meeting.

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