Kelly Scott Unger
General Counsel bringing energy and clarity to bureaucracy. Food and Agriculture Attorney. Strategic Legal Advisor. Team Leadership. Consensus Builder. Innovative. Podcast junkie.
- Role
- Americas Bu Regulatory Director at Perfetti Van Melle
- Location
- Fayetteville, AR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kelly Scott Unger
A strategic legal executive with 12+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and food & agriculture law. As VP of Regulatory Compliance and General Counsel at Bachoco USA, I lead a talented team while providing legal oversight for our employees. Areas of Focus-Corporate governance and regulatory compliance in the food industry-Strategic policy development and implementation-Team leadership and organizational transformation-FDA/USDA regulations and compliance-Contract lifecycle management and negotiationWith an LL.M. in Food and Agriculture Law, JD, and BS in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas, I bring both legal expertise and industry knowledge to my role. Notable achievements include reducing legal spend by 10% through enhanced operations, implementing comprehensive compliance frameworks, and successfully launching innovative products in the food industry. My passion lies in developing practical legal solutions that drive business growth while ensuring regulatory compliance. Throughout my career, I\'ve focused on building high-performing legal teams and driving operational excellence through innovative legal strategies that improve processes, reduce costs, and streamline operations. I believe in the power of clear communication and collaborative relationships internally and with external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
Experience
Americas Bu Regulatory Director
Jun 2025 — Present
Education
University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville
Juris Doctor, Law
2004 — 2007
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Education, Communications
2000 — 2003
University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville
Master of Laws - LLM, Agriculture and Food Law
University of Arkansas
Master of Laws - LLM, Food and Agriculture Law
University of Arkansas
JD, LL.M., Food and Agriculture Law
Skills
- Research
- Team Leadership
- Event Planning
- Crisis Management
- Strategic Planning
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Environmental Awareness
- Leadership
- Editing
- Community Outreach
- Analysis
- Project Management
- Teamwork
- Sustainability
- Public Speaking
- Negotiation
- Legal Research
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