BA, Tufts University, 1990, cum laude

JD, The National Law Center, George Washington University, 1995, with honors

George Washington University Journal of International Law and Economics, 1994-1995

Lisa Burchi’s work involves Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) regulatory and enforcement matters. She has particular expertise in data compensation matters under FIFRA and in the European Union (EU), assists companies in complying with requirements applicable to products regulated under FIFRA (e.g., pesticide devices, treated articles, minimum risk pesticides), and also counsels on matters related to California law, including Proposition 65 and ingredient disclosure regulations. She delivers more than 25 years of experience in these highly specialized fields. Though she works for Washington, D.C.-based Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), she lives in and is licensed in the State of California.

Prior to attending law school and joining B&C, she worked as a nominations clerk for the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Professional & Community Involvement:

DC Bar, Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Section

Bar & Court Admissions:

California Bar, 2009

District of Columbia Bar, 1998

Publications:

Books:

Lynn L. Bergeson, Bethami Auerbach, Lisa R. Burchi, Carla N. Hutton, and Zameer Qureshi, Authors, Case Studies in Regulatory Concepts. In Chemical Risk Governance, Adam DK Abelkop, Lucas Bergkamp, Lynn L. Bergeson, and Bethami Auerbach, Editors, Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law, Edward Elgar Publishing (2023).

Lynn L. Bergeson, Charles M. Auer, Co-Editors; Timothy D. Backstrom, Lisa R. Burchi, Lisa M. Campbell, Sheryl L. Dolan, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Margaret R. Graham, Oscar Hernandez, Ph.D., Carla N. Hutton, Kathleen M. Roberts, Contributing Authors, New TSCA: A Guide to the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act and Its Implementation, American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (2017).

Lynn L. Bergeson, Editor; Bethami Auerbach, Lynn L. Bergeson, Lisa R. Burchi, Lisa M. Campbell, Sheryl L. Dolan, Ruth C. Downes-Norriss, Carla N. Hutton, Leslie S. MacDougall, Henry M. Jacoby, Kathleen M. Roberts, Contributing Authors, Global Chemical Control Handbook: A Guide to Chemical Management Programs, American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (2014).

Lynn L. Bergeson, Lisa M. Campbell, and Lisa R. Burchi, The TSCA Basic Practice Book, ABA (2000).

Articles:

Andrew R. Bourne, Lara A. Hall, Lisa R. Burchi, "EU Biocidal Products Regulation and Its Impact on Industry: A Practical Briefing," Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Reporter, February 24, 2014.

Lisa R. Burchi, "DTSC Releases Final Safer Consumer Products Regulations," ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Chemicals, Chemicals Regulation, and Right-to-Know Committee Newsletter, November 2013.

Lynn L. Bergeson and Lisa R. Burchi, “Pesticide Data Compensation in the EU and Canada,” Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report, November 5, 2012.

Lisa R. Burchi, Charles M. Auer, Kathleen M. Roberts, and Lynn L. Bergeson, "Are TSCA Section 8(b)(2) Statutory Mixture Categories Subject to Reporting Under the Chemical Data Reporting Rule?," Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report, January 26, 2012.

Lisa R. Burchi, Charles M. Auer, and Lynn L. Bergeson, "EPA’s SNUR Authority and Key Points Regarding SNURs for Former New Chemicals," BNA Daily Environment Report, September 12, 2011.

Lisa R. Burchi, Lisa M. Campbell, Leslie S. MacDougall, and Ruxandra Cana, "Data Citation and Compensation: How REACH Compares With the FIFRA Scheme," BNA Daily Environment Report, June 1, 2011.

Charles M. Auer, Lynn L. Bergeson, and Lisa R. Burchi, "TSCA Section 5(b)(4) ‘Chemicals of Concern’ List: Questions, Issues, Concerns," BNA Daily Environment Report, May 24, 2010.

Lynn L. Bergeson, Lisa M. Campbell, and Lisa R. Burchi, "Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program: Data Sharing, Compensation, Protection," BNA Daily Environment Report, June 29, 2009.

Lynn L. Bergeson, Lisa M. Campbell, and Lisa Rothenberg, "TSCA and the Future of Chemical Regulation," EPA Administrative Law Reporter, April 2000.

Speaking Engagements:

“California Chemical Regulatory Policy Update,” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., for NACD Members, (July 15, 2021).

“FIFRA Hot Topics for Team Biden,” Key Regulatory Updates: Europe, Asia and The Americas 2021, (March 25, 2021).

"Regulatory Relief—EPA and COVID related Disinfectants and FDA on Hand Sanitizers," Household & Commercial Products Association, (November 11, 2020). 

“Proposition 65 Warning Requirements -- Compliance Strategies,” 2017 ISEA Annual Meeting, Arlington, Virginia (November 29, 2017).

"TSCA Reform and Its Implications for the Western States," ORC HSE Western Occupational Safety & Health Meeting, Newport Beach, California (May 23, 2017).

“WEBINAR - The New TSCA Webinar 4: Administration of the Act, Preemption, Fees, and Green Chemistry,” Chemical Watch, (October 4, 2016).

"Regulatory Updates and Enforcement Trends," National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) Western Region Meeting, Kohala Coast, Hawaii (April 22, 2016).

"Border Security: EPA's Increased FIFRA Import Enforcement Initiative," B&C Webinar (March 12, 2015).

Moderated Keynote Panel Discussion "Strategies and Tactics in Response to Initial Priority Products and Work Plan for Future Priority Products" and "A Tour Around State/Local/International Developments," 5^th Safer Consumer Products Summit, San Francisco, California (October 24, 2014).

"US Industry View of the BPR from First Years of Implementation," Chemical Watch US/Global Biocides (Antimicrobials) Regulation Conference, Washington, D.C. (September 25-26, 2014).

"Supply Chain: New Pushes by Retailers," Prop 65 Clearinghouse Green Chemistry Conference, San Francisco, California (September 16, 2014).

"EPA's Supplemental Distribution Enforcement Actions Are Buzzing: How to Avoid Getting Stung," Bergeson & Campbell P.C. Webinar (July 23, 2014).

"Complying with California's Safer Consumer Products Regulations -- Immediate Challenges," Safer Consumer Product Summit, Santa Clara, California (May 7, 2014).

"EU Biocidal Products Regulation: What it Means for Industry and How it Compares to U.S. Regulation," Bloomberg BNA Webinar (April 30, 2014).

"Panel Discussion: Environmental and Regulatory Opportunities and Challenges around Quantum Dots," Quantum Dots Forum, San Diego, California (March 26, 2014).

"Will The Green Chemistry Initiative Make Prop. 65 Irrelevant?" 2013 Prop. 65 Conference, San Francisco, California (April 8, 2013).