The US Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has appointed Emily Manoso as its executive vice president of legal & regulatory affairs and general counsel.
The Washington DC-based trade body said Manoso has a robust background in cosmetics and personal care products regulatory and legal issues, having previously worked as PCPC’s associate general counsel and staff counsel.
More recently, Manoso worked as a trail attorney for the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
At DOJ, Manoso advocated for the US Secretary of Health and Human Services in cases brought under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.
She started her legal career in private practice and as an assistant district attorney.
Manoso earned her bachelor’s degree with distinction from the University of Virginia and her Juris Doctor from the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School.
She is a member of the North Carolina State Bar and the District of Columbia Bar.
“We are excited to welcome Emily back to lead our legal team and guide our industry’s legal and regulatory strategies,” said Tom Myers, PCPC’s president & CEO.
“Her diverse and extensive expertise will be instrumental in navigating our industry’s complex legal and regulatory landscape, enhancing our support to member companies,” he added.
