The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced the promotion of Andrew Topps as the next vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective September 1, 2022.
Topps assumes the role following the retirement of Jan Poling, vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
Poling joined AF&PA in 2007 and has been responsible for the association’s legal affairs and governance issues, and guidance in overall direction for the association. Prior to joining AF&PA, she served as associate general counsel for Natural Resources in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
In his new role, Topps will be responsible for the association’s legal affairs and governance issues and providing overall direction of the association as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Topps joined AF&PA’s legal team in 2010 and currently serves as deputy general counsel.
He has helped formulate and implement AF&PA’s approach to various issues, including antitrust compliance, key environmental issues, employment law, lobbying guidance and corporate compliance.
Topps’ prior experience includes nine years representing private law firm clients in federal and state agency antitrust investigations and litigation. Early in his legal career, Topps also spent nearly three years with the Federal Trade Commission.
Published in the September 2022 Edition
