Nossaman LLP

Asally is a Senior Paralegal & Compliance Specialist with Nossaman LLP, in the Los Angeles, CA office. She has nearly 20 years of experience with the majority of her years working in-house in the live entertainment, hospitality, and restaurant/F&B space, in both legal/business affairs and regulatory licensing. She continues to support clients and counsel on various transactional matters, including corporate and entity compliance, alcohol beverage licensing, real estate, finance, contracts, intellectual property, and business development projects.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Chris has over three decades of experience in the public sector, including 24 years with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Prior to joining Pillsbury, Chris served as the ABC’s Assistant Director for Northern California where he was involved with every aspect of ABC law including licensing, trade practices, enforcement, legislation and the fiscal management of statewide programs.

Ken Allen & Associates, LLC

Former Chair. SC ABC Commission. Over 30 years statewide alcohol application experience. Only firm in the state dedicated exclusively to alcohol licensing.

Flaherty & O'Hara, P.C.

Eric handles all aspects of alcohol beverage licensing with an emphasis on multi-state transactions involving hotels and restaurants. Prior to joining the Flaherty & O’Hara as a full-time attorney, Eric clerked for the firm for one year, providing assistance on numerous multi-state transactions and legal research.

McBrayer PLLC

Mr. Amato has practiced throughout Kentucky since 1990. He has been identified in Super Lawyers multiple times, included in The Best Lawyers in America, and awarded an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Amato's diverse practice focuses on civil litigation and administrative law. His administrative practice is centered in alcoholic beverage regulation, representing a variety of industry participants, including associations, retailers, distributors/wholesalers and producers in connection with local, state and TTB licensing/enforcement issues, as well with public policy efforts.

Andalkar Law, P.C.

At Andalkar Law, we offer a full range of legal services to businesses and individuals.  Since 1998, Manoj Andalkar, Esq. has  represented corporations and individuals in various corporate matters, such as, commercial and real estate transactions, litigation and administrative matters;   commercial cannabis licensing, administrative oath violations and summons representation, corporate creation, governance and various internal matters. 

Bahr Anderson Law Group, LLC

Rob brings prosecutorial experience and practice in licensing together to assist clients with any liquor licensing needs. He is the Vice-Chair of the ISBA Food Law Section Council and Chair of their Beverage and Food Delivery Issues subcommittee.

The Cheesecake Factory

Avalara

I am a dedicated Sales Executive with over 12 years of experience in the Sales and Use Tax and Property Tax space. Also having experience in the Business License Management and Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Compliance. I am based out of Dallas, Tx and a graduate of UNT. I am very happy to call Avalara home and the opportunity to work for such a fantastic, growing company. When I am not wearing my orange hat, I am chasing around my daughter to softball and school and enjoying time with my husband and friends.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Red Robin International, Inc.

Red Robin Team Member since 2008

Lucky Strike Entertainment

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe.

Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP

Mr. Baker has experience in alcoholic beverage sales and licensing issues and advises manufacturers, distributors and retailers on alcohol related legal matters.

kbaker@ardis.law

Kyle also has a wide range of experience litigating cases in federal, state, and appellate courts, including personal injury litigation, complex business and commercial disputes, pursuing actions to collect on promissory notes, guaranties, and other evidence of indebtedness, and landlord-tenant disputes. Kyle also has experience in the coordination and management of discovery in complex, document-intensive matters, including electronic discovery. Kyle also served as Deputy General Counsel to a full-service law firm in Atlanta, where he was an equity partner.

Ruberto, Israel & Weiner

Adam is a Massachusetts-based liquor licensing attorney. As Chair of RIW's Restaurant & Hospitality Practice Group, Adam handles corporate transactions, licensing/permitting, and commercial leasing for a variety of clients, including national hotel operators and multi-unit restaurant groups, retailers, entertainment venues, and various professionals and companies within the restaurant, food/beverage, and hospitality industries.

Belcher Sykes Harrington, PLLC

Janelle Beasley is a paralegal at Belcher Sykes Harrington PLLC, where she has spent the past six years assisting with alcohol and cannabis regulatory matters. She supports licensing, compliance, and administrative processes for clients operating both within Tennessee and in other jurisdictions across the country. With extensive experience navigating multi-state regulatory frameworks, Janelle plays a key role in helping clients stay compliant in the ever-evolving alcohol and cannabis industries.

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

I am a compliance coordinator for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store based out of Lebanon, TN. I have been with the company 2 years.

Flaherty & O'Hara, P.C.

Joe works on all aspects of alcohol beverage licensing with an emphasis on multi-state transactions involving hotels and restaurants. While in law school, Joe was a part of the Duquesne Law Unemployment Compensation Clinic, providing representation to low income clients in administrative hearings. Joe later became the student manager of the clinic, assisting with and supervising every case the clinic accepted. Prior to joining Flaherty & O’Hara as a full-time attorney, Joe clerked for the firm for two years, working on multi-state transactions and legal research.

Greenspoon Marder LLP

Brad Berkman is a regulatory consultant focusing on federal licensing and regulatory compliance in the Hospitality, Alcohol and Leisure Industry Group at Greenspoon Marder. He offer broad experience in all tiers of industry matters.

Evergreen

Brinker International, Inc.

Walter Haverfield, LLP

Alex is an associate with Walter Haverfield’s Business Services and Hospitality & Liquor Control groups located in Northeast Ohio. As a skilled business attorney and compliance professional, Alex assists hundreds of individuals and businesses enter, compliantly operate in, and exit heavily regulated industries affected by ever-changing marijuana laws and liquor laws. His clients range from solo entrepreneurs and small, startup businesses to large multi-state operator companies. Alex’s comprehensive experience in highly regulated industries gives him a solid understanding of the challenges and intricacies of law faced by all businesses, particularly those operating in complicated legal environments.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Jonathan Bing is a Shareholder in the New York City and Albany offices of Greenberg Traurig, LLP. His hospitality law practice is focused on advocating for clients ranging from local bars and eateries to large restaurant and hotel chains to major cultural and tourist attractions including Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center and the Frick Collection from the commencement of the New York liquor license application process to its conclusion. Jonathan represents his clients’ interests on licensing and related matters before community boards and city agencies, as well as New York State Liquor Authority hearing officers and commissioners. As a government relations attorney, he helps companies such as Chipotle and Panda Express advance legislation in the New York State Legislature and New York City Council, secure funding from state and city budgets, and navigate New York government. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Jonathan held a variety of governmental positions including being elected to five terms in the New York State Assembly representing the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC

Jace Bisgard is an Attorney and Senior Vice President with Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. His work focuses on assisting clients with a wide variety of beer, wine and liquor licensing, compliance and regulation issues. His clients include a wide variety of both national and local restaurants, breweries, wineries, hotels and other businesses. He assists those clients with licensing and compliance matters at the federal, state and local levels.

Whole Foods Market

Ryan has been working in retail licensing for over 20 years: 5 years with Wild Oats Markets and 15 years with Whole Foods Markets. Ryan lives in Austin, TX and enjoys all the best things in life: friends, family, food, drinks, live music and Denver Broncos football.

Heritage Grocers Group

LiquorLicense.com

Cindy Block is Vice President of LiquorLicense.com, overseeing and managing multi-jurisdictional regulatory filings for the agencys roster of corporate clients that include Qdoba Mexican Grill, SmashBurger, Whole Food Market and more. Cindys skillset encompasses being intimately involved in obtaining all alcohol and related business licenses for LiquorLicense.com clients for over 20 years. Working hand-in-hand with each client to define their precise needs, Cindy assists in executing store openings timely and successfully. Cindy, along with her team, lead the industry - setting the standard.

LiquorLicense.com

Craig Block, the president and founder of Liquor License Specialists Liquorlicense.com has been in the liquor and consulting business since the early 1980's. Mr. Block started his career as a liquor salesman working for a large distribution company.

Atrium Hospitality LP

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Shake Shack

Live Nation

California Business Escrow, Inc.

BrackinSchwartz & Associates

As an administrative lawyer, Dewey Brackin represents clients in the food and beverage industry, handling issues like alcoholic beverage permitting and the government affairs needs of restaurants, bars, hotels, amusement parks, private equity firms and others in the hospitality sector in Texas and beyond. Dewey has extensive experience working with state agencies focused on administrative law, enforcement, licensing and compliance relating to alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol Beverage Consulting Service, Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys and Consultants

Michael is the President of Alcoholic Beverage Consulting Service, California's leading alcoholic beverage licensing firm. ABCS represents numerous alcoholic beverage licensees in all segments of the alcohol industry, including international convenience store companies, national restaurant and hotel chains, regional supermarket and drugs stores. ABCS has managed over 7,000 California and Federal alcoholic beverage licenses and permits. Mike is also the founding member of the Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys & Consultants (AAIAC) is a national, invitation-based association of premier alcohol industry licensing and regulatory attorneys and consultants in their respective states. The AAIAC was formed to provide a one-stop national licensing resource for state-by-state expertise.

Jerry R Jolly and Associates LLC

Carlin Edwards Brown PLLC

Mike Brown's practice focuses on Michigan liquor licensing and violation issues. He represents bars, restaurants, hotels, sports venues, and other liquor license holders before the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and conducts liquor violation hearings throughout the State. He provides counsel to several Michigan-based trade associations on a variety of legal and regulatory matters. Mike has served for many years as Michigan regulatory counsel for MillerCoors and Rite Aid.

Bradford & Riley/ Barlap

Nick is the Licensing Manager for the Bradford & Riley Portfolio. Nick is graduate of Indiana University, an international traveler and is fluent in Spanish.

SSP America

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Taco Cabana

Fertitta Entertainment / Landry's

Fertitta Entertainment / Landry's, LLC, wholly owned by Tilman J. Fertitta, is a multinational, diversified restaurant, hospitality, gaming and entertainment company based in Houston, Texas. The company operates more than 500 high-end and casual dining establishments around the world, including well-known concepts such as Landry's Seafood, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Rainforest Cafe, Mitchell's Fish Market Restaurants, Morton's The Steakhouse, The Oceanaire, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood, Chart House, Saltgrass Steak House, Claim Jumper and Mastro's Restaurants. Landry's also operates a group of signature restaurants, including Vic & Anthony's, Grotto, Willie G's and others; along with popular New York BR Guest Restaurants such as Dos Caminos, Strip House and Bills Bar & Burger.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Manager, Licensing & Liquor Compliance

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.

With over 15 years of licensing management experience and 20 years in facilities maintenance management, I bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication to my role as Sr. Licensing & Compliance Manager. I oversee the complex process of securing operational licenses—including liquor, health, business, and sales tax—for new restaurant openings across 33 states. My work involves close collaboration with government agencies and outside counsel to ensure every location is fully compliant and ready to serve. Known for my tireless work ethic, I admit I'm not the best at delegating—but that’s just part of my commitment to getting things done right. When I'm not juggling openings and renewals, you’ll likely find me exploring new destinations or diving into one of my many side hustles. I am a proud entrepreneur, running businesses with Scentsy, Avon, and Tupperware, and even delivering with Uber Eats and DoorDash—all part of my adventurous journey toward early retirement.

Amazon

Strike Kerr & Johns

Jennifer, a seasoned paralegal, is a licensing specialist who has prepared and filed applications for many alcoholic beverage licenses, including retail, manufacturing, wholesale and direct shipper permits, certificates of compliance, and more.

Clark Hill PLC - Michigan

Jason R. Canvasser is a leader of Clark Hill’s Alcohol Industry Group which serves hospitality clients nationally and globally. Jason advises clients on best practices for managing and avoiding potential risks and liabilities. He routinely represents a variety of clients in the hospitality industry on licensing and regulatory compliance matters involved in the sale of alcohol, both on-site and off-site. These clients include restaurants, bars, pharmacies, grocery stores, manufactures, distributors, hotels, and convenience stores. His clients regularly call on him to advise on issues across the country relating to alcohol promotions, tasting events, sampling promotions, charity events, regulatory compliance, and zoning issues in addition to his extensive experience in the acquisition and sales of liquor licenses. Jason is a proud member of Clark Hill’s Retail & Hospitality Team, whose attorneys routinely assist companies with run-the-company problem solving, environmental matters, franchising opportunities, labor & employment matters, international trade compliance, business restructuring, tax issues, intellectual property defense and prosecution, real estate transactions, and commercial litigation throughout the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. Clark Hill is an international law firm with 27 offices in Austin, TX; Beaumont, TX, Birmingham, MI; Chicago, IL; Collin County, TX; Dallas, TX, Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Houston, TX; Lansing, MI; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Morgantown, WV; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ, Pittsburgh, PA; Princeton, NJ; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Washington, DC; Wilmington, DE; Dublin, Ireland; and Mexico City, Mexico.

Fertitta Entertainment / Landry's

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.

Lewkowitz Law Office, PLC

Keeping it in the family! After fifteen years as a prosecutor, Rachael came home to the Lewkowitz Law Office where she started her legal career with grandparents, Andrea and Jerry. Rachael now leverages her background to support the firm’s clients with practical, strategic, and client-focused representation. We’re thrilled to have Rachael back!

Compass Group USA, Inc.

Alvarez & Marsal

Ms. Chandrashaker is a Senior Director with over 17 years of experience in public accounting in San Francisco, CA. She brings expertise in business and operational license compliance, serving clients across multiple industries in the M&A space, as well as license renewals. Ms. Chandrashaker leads teams across the U.S. and offshore and brings a deep understanding of the technology required for the license compliance process.

Inconvenience Inc.

Convenience Store and Gas Station Operations. We are a woman-led company focused on providing convenience to customers, opportunities to employees, and support to communities through innovative approaches and unwavering convictions, all while maintaining a sense of humor and humility.

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Costco employee since 2002.

Dill Dill Carr Stonbraker & Hutchings

Kevin concentrates his practice on the issues and needs of the food, beverage and hospitality industries. He has appeared in front of over 50 different local liquor licensing authorities throughout the State of Colorado representing bars, nightclubs, hotels, retail liquor stores, convenience stores, breweries and grocery stores. He also represents alcohol beverage manufacturers and wholesalers, and has knowledge with federal liquor licensing issues.

Post Polak, P.A.

Susan Lee Cobb has been associated with our hospitality practice for over 23 years specializing in licensing, permits, compliance for transfers, mergers/acquisitions for franchisees, hotels, operators, wholesalers, distributors, and restaurant chains

Alvarez & Marsal

Ms. Coffey is a Senior Director in our Houston, TX office with over 15 years of experience in public accounting. She serves clients across multiple industries in both the M&A environment and recurring license renewals. Ms. Coffey works with teams to transition all types of business and operational licenses, maintaining desired business activities throughout the process, and managing complex licensing issues on a daily basis.

Brick and Mortar Legal PC

Leading a San Francisco law practice facilitating the success of small businesses. Focusing on the hospitality and alcoholic beverage industry, this practice spotlights Business Transactions, Alcoholic Beverage Licensing & Compliance, Entity Formation, Commercial Contracting, Stock Issuance, Equity/Debt-Based Fundraising, Labor and Employment, Dispute Resolution, Trademarks/IP Protections, and acting as Outside General Counsel.

Spirit Law Partners

I focus on business permitting and alcohol licensing application processing throughout Florida and with various State of Florida regulatory agencies. I assist with processing local land use applications, preliminary due diligence tracking, and local business permitting. I also work on various commercial transactions including hotel real estate closings and mergers and acquisitions involving alcohol licensees. I have been working in the alcohol industry since 2008.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, based in Charlotte, NC, is a collection of polished casual restaurants known for classic American, wood fired grilled entrees. The award-winning FIREBAR boasts private Firebirds label wines and specialty seasonal cocktails, including its signature Double Black Diamond Martini. Firebirds was named one of ten 'Breakout Brands' by Nation's Restaurant News and received a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Firebirds is a proud sponsor of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation; fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time!

Avalara

Upton, Connell & Devlin, LLP

John P. Connell is a Boston lawyer who has been in private practice since 1992. John routinely represents breweries, wineries, distilleries, wholesalers, brokers and retailers both in TTB and ABCC licensing applications and compliance matters.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Whitfield & Eddy Law

Nick Cooper is the former Managing Partner at Whitfield & Eddy Law and serves a national client base in his administrative and liquor licensing practice in Des Moines, Iowa. Nick developed and now chair's the W&E liquor licensing practice group. Nick regularly advises and represents bars, breweries, grocers, hotels, movie theaters and restaurants on all matters related to liquor licenses in Iowa. Whitfield & Eddy is a full-service law firm and can assist with dram shop, labor & employment, contract, construction and real estate matters.

Heritage Grocers Group

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.

Webster Law Partners, P.C.

Darrah Desmond Cousino joined Webster Law Partners in 2024, bringing exceptional depth of experience in compliance, risk management and litigation. Ms. Cousino’s 26-year tenure as a compliance specialist at AMA Insurance Agency, Inc., a subsidiary of the American Medical Association, has equipped her with comprehensive knowledge of insurance regulatory frameworks and compliance protocols that she now leverages for the benefit of Webster Law clients. Throughout her career, Ms. Cousino has demonstrated exceptional skill in translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business processes. Her work has repeatedly transformed regulatory challenges into operational advantages.

American Multi-Cinema, Inc.

Whole Foods Market

Jake is the Senior Licensing Administrator at Whole Foods Market and has been with the company since 2011.

Post Polak, P.A.

Jess has been with our hospitality practice for over 15 years, specializing in licensing, permitting and compliance for national restaurant chains, franchisees, hotel owners, operators, wholesalers and distributors.

Burch & Cracchiolo, PA

Jake leads Burch & Cracchiolo’s liquor licensing and compliance department. In that role, Jake handles all manner of issues concerning compliance with Arizona’s liquor laws, including obtaining licenses for retailers, distributors and producers; auditing liquor practices for compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; responding to allegations of non-compliance, defending liquor violation complaints before the Arizona Department of Liquor Licensing and Compliance (DLLC), including appeals to the Superior Court and Court of Appeals; and the sale of quota licenses.

Nordstrom, Inc.

Nordstrom owns and operates over 200 food and beverage operations in the US, with 89 locations offering alcoholic beverages. With more than 40 years of restaurant experience and 16 different concepts to-date, it’s no surprise that one in 4 transactions at a Nordstrom full line store is for food and/or beverage.

Upton, Connell & Devlin, LLP

Admitted to the bar in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Joe focuses on legal issues related to the hospitality industry, and businesses generally, including alcohol beverage licensing, acquisitions, leases, finance and real estate. Joe's experience extends across the state, having visited approximately 200 communities in Massachusetts. Joe has extensive experience managing state-wide transfers for national clients and working with countless municipal licensing commissions, boards of health, inspectional service departments, the Massachusetts DUA, DOR and the ABCC. He has also drafted changes to the MA Liquor Control Act on behalf of his clients and helped bring those changes to final approval. Joe has served his home community as the vice chair of the licensing commission, a city councilor, and on numerous youth athletic boards and as a coach.

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

Foster Garvey- Alaska, Foster Garvey- Illinois, Foster Garvey- Oregon, Foster Garvey - Washington

Kristina provides comprehensive legal counsel and risk analysis to all tiers of the beverage alcohol industry, including suppliers, distributors and retailers. She advises on licensing, regulatory compliance, trade practice and transactional business matters spanning federal, state, county and municipal laws and appears on behalf of her clients before all relevant regulatory commissions. In addition, she displays a substantial background in counseling companies, whether publicly traded or privately owned, on acquiring and maintaining licenses through ownership modifications and corporate restructuring. Kristina works with her clients to develop practical and customized strategies to achieve their business goals while maintaining compliance within the complex alcohol legal framework.

Sweetgreen

RaceTrac, Inc.

R.E. "Tuck" Duncan Attorney at Law LLC

R.E. “Tuck” Duncan, born October 4, 1951 , Washington, D.C., Attorney at Law, University of Kansas, B.S .Journalism '73; Washburn University J.D. '76. , Secretary and Chief Counsel Kansas Board of Tax Appeals '76-'78, Assistant Attorney General, Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control '79-'81, '79-'81;Assistant City Attorney, City of Topeka, KS, '81-'83, Private practice 1983 to present. Admitted to practice in Kansas, federal district court, circuit courts of appeal, and the United States Supreme Court, Member, Topeka and Kansas Bar Associations, Life Member Washburn Law School Association, Life Member, University of Kansas Alumni Association, past President Shawnee County Kansas Historical Society, Chairman, Topeka Housing Authority 1999-2004, Former Chair of the Kansas Expocentre Management Board, Former President, Topeka, Friends of the Zoo, Former member of the Topeka Unified Schools Board of Education. Currently General Counsel, Kansas Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association. Mr. Duncan is the principal in R.E. “Tuck” Duncan, Attorney at Law LLC. Mr. Duncan is also a principal in the government affairs company Capitol Connection Kansas LLC. Mr. Duncan has made numerous presentations regarding beverage alcohol laws at the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators and the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association and other associations, including the National Conference of State Legislatures. He writes a monthly column on liquor issues for the Kansas Beverage News. Mr. Duncan has spoken at various continuing legal education seminars, including his ethics presentation on “View from the Pro Tem Bench.” Married 49 years to Kathleen Allen Duncan, father and proud grandfather. www.tuckduncanlaw.com

Balch & Bingham LLP

Tara Ellis is a corporate and transactional attorney, with specialized expertise in the area of alcoholic beverage law. Her alcoholic beverage law experience includes work on behalf of casinos, restaurants, hotels and other retail establishments as well as distributors and manufacturers.

Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson - California

R. Bruce Evans' practice focuses on land use and zoning matters for small business as well as multi-state private and public companies. These include licensing at the municipal and state level, ABC issues and entertainment.

Adams & Reese

Alcohol Beverage Consulting Service

Skene Law Firm, P.C.

Ms. Farina began her career in the alcoholic beverage industry in 1999. She represents clients on a nationwide basis in alcoholic beverage licensing and compliance matters.

License Diva

Certified paralegal with 20+ years experience in all things licensing, from dirt to close; experience in mergers/acquisitions, corporate documentation, review of Leases & premises related documents & preparing Lease Briefs & document summaries.

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

Jessica is a Paralegal for the Casey’s legal department in the licensing. She has over 9 years of experience with retail licensing across multiple states. She has enjoyed growing her career within Casey’s and working closely with the licensing team to ensure compliance and managing licensing matters. Jessica is passionate about how she serves her Company and leadership and is always looking for ways to make the licensing process smoother and more efficient.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates 194 restaurants as of July 2017. Our menu features our BJ's award-winning, signature deep-dish pizza, our own handcrafted beers as well as a wide selection of appetizers, entrees, pastas, sandwiches, specialty salads and desserts including our unique Pizookie dessert. Several of our BJ's Restaurant & Brewery restaurants feature in-house brewing facilities where BJ's proprietary handcrafted beers are produced for many of our restaurants. In fact we have won over 150 awards for our beer.

HHM Hotels

Cozen O'Connor

Lisa Foster serves as the Licensing Paralegal and Government Relations Coordinator and assists clients with regulatory filings, licensing, local permits, lobbying and legislative work. She has over 20 years of experience in the political and legislative arena, tracking and monitoring legislation, reporting and fundraising work.

Martin Frost & Hill

As a former legislative aide to a state representative and “big firm” lawyer, Kimberly is a seasoned administrative law attorney who represented clients before many state agencies prior to focusing her practice on alcoholic beverage regulatory matters.

Foster Garvey- Alaska, Foster Garvey- Illinois, Foster Garvey- Oregon, Foster Garvey - Washington

Max counsels non-retail and retail alcohol and food businesses on a variety of corporate and regulatory matters, including procurement and maintenance of state and federal liquor licenses, alcohol beverage-related corporate transactions, and analysis on issues relating to restrictions and privileges of license types, tied house compliance, alcohol delivery services, and more.

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Real Estate, Legal and Liquor Compliance Manager

Kean Miller LLP

Jill Gautreaux is an attorney in Kean Miller's New Orleans office with experience handling corporate matters, real estate, liquor licensing and business transactions. She represents clients in matters related to business formation, lease negotiation, land use, licensing, and compliance matters. She also handles administrative proceedings before governmental agencies, including state and local councils, zoning boards, and alcoholic beverage control boards.

Bradford & Riley / Barlap

Bradford & Riley was founded in 1972 and is the old Liquor License Consulting Firm in the State of Indiana. Greg acquired Bradford & Riley in 2001. Greg is also Co-Founder of Barlap Compliance Corporation. In 2023, Barlap acquired Landis & Landis, an Indiana Liquor License Preparer. Prior to entering the Wonderful World of Liquor Licensing, Greg worked in Commercial Lending and Corporate Finance.

Black Sutherland LLP

Adam maintains a wide ranging practice, focusing on litigation, municipal law, and licensing matters. He also handles commercial matters, involving contractual breaches and corporate disputes. Adam’s municipal law practice includes planning, zoning, and minor variance zoning applications, as well as defending provincial and municipal offence charges. His licensing practice assists clients with all stages of liquor licensing, retail cannabis licensing, and business licensing.

Goldberg Segalla, LLP

I represent clients in three tiers of the alcoholic beverage industry. Representative matters include liquor license transactions, litigation, defense of disciplinary actions, and advising clients on ownership structure and regulatory compliance. Former Deputy Attorney General with NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Burch & Cracchiolo, PA

As a paralegal specializing in liquor licensing and compliance, Stacy plays a pivotal role in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of alcohol law. She prepares, submits, and tracks liquor license applications, renewals, transfers, and amendments across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate filings. Stacy’s work involves conducting in-depth legal research on federal, state, and local alcohol regulations, maintaining comprehensive licensing databases and compliance calendars, and monitoring legislative changes that may impact business operations.

Topgolf International, Inc.

By day: 20+ years experience in Licensing across the hospitality and entertainment industries. By night: mom to twins and a single, all girls. Basically triplets.

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Carlin Edwards Brown PLLC

Steve Grobbel's practice focuses on liquor licensing issues, with an emphasis on representation of liquor license holders in violation and appeal hearings before the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Steve brings 29 years of experience to the firm's liquor licensing practice. He has litigated civil, criminal and administrative matters in state and federal courts and Michigan administrative tribunals on behalf of individuals, family businesses and large corporations.

Spirit Law Partners

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC

Harry and his team regularly represent national restaurants, hotels, and retailers in connection with alcohol permits in Arkansas. He has been a member of NALCP since its inception and counts many of its members among his long-time clients.

Messner Reeves LLP

Sam Harden works out of the firm’s Denver office, where his practice largely focuses on corporate transactions and employment compliance.

Murphy Oil USA Inc.

Belcher Sykes Harrington, PLLC

Curtis is a founding partner of Belcher Sykes Harrington, PLLC, and he focuses on assisting alcoholic beverage/hospitality and cannabis industry members both inside and outside of the state of Tennessee, which he has been doing for over 15 years. Curtis represents industry members in each of the three tiers of the alcoholic beverage industry. Curtis has served as General Counsel for the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Tennessee since 2010.

Amy Harrison Consulting LLC

Amy uses her extensive knowledge of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and Rules, processing, and technology implementation to ensure the success of her clients. Amy will assist you in optimizing your alcohol opportunities in Texas. P.S. NALCP Elves deem Amy as most likely to make a room cry-laugh, and we love her for it!

BrackinSchwartz & Associates

I came to work for Brackin Schwartz after a brief retirement. I have worked in the industry for over 45 years. My extensive experience in the industry experience includes many years as a TABC processor and also Director of Operations for a Houston-based liquor consultant. Based in Houston, our client responsiveness is recognized and appreciated by clients nationwide.

Flaherty & O'Hara, Evergreen

Tom is a partner at Flaherty & O’Hara, P.C. in Pittsburgh, PA. Tom handles all aspects of alcohol beverage licensing with an emphasis on multi-state transactions involving hotels, restaurants and breweries. He has represented numerous publicly traded companies, private equity groups, pension funds and family offices in connection with acquisitions, restructurings and minority investments in the alcohol industry. Additionally, Tom has worked with representatives of state governments, drafting and revising administrative rules and statutory language to modernize alcohol beverage laws. Tom is a member of the Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys & Consultants, American Bar Association, and Pennsylvania Bar Association.

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Clark, Quinn, Moses, Scott & Grahn, LLP

Bart represents retailers, breweries, wineries, hotels, and music venues with their various legal needs, including licensing, real estate, and business transactions. Bart formerly served as the chairman of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.

Liquor License Sales PA-NJ, LLC - New Jersey, Liquor License Sales PA-NJ, LLC - Pennsylvania

Martin Frost & Hill

Kyle's practice covers both licensing & compliance matters for clients in the alcoholic beverage industry. He's handled the licensure of hundreds of retail stores, hotels, restaurants, convenience stores, & other businesses in & beyond Texas. Martin Frost & Hill is headquartered in Austin & has been a proud member of NALCP since its inception. Our attorneys & staff have years of experience assisting clients involved in the manufacture, distribution, marketing, & sale of alcoholic beverages.

Peachtree Group

World Market, LLC

JPHOWE, PLLC

Patrick Howe is an experienced attorney in all areas of alcoholic beverage law and real estate development. He represents a diverse group of clients, ranging from entrepreneurs to national publicly traded companies. He handles all aspects of real estate development, with a unique emphasis on zoning and entitlement matters. He routinely drafts and negotiates purchase agreements, lease agreements, and options for commercial, industrial, and retail properties in Michigan and throughout the United States. In additional to his robust real estate practice, he is known as a go-to resource with respect to Michigan alcoholic beverage law and practice, and has worked with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission on a daily basis for over 20 years. His hospitality and alcoholic beverage clients include local and national wineries, breweries and distilleries, on-premise retailers, off-premise retailers, and third party facilitator services. He handles liquor license applications, violations, audits, special event permitting, and provides general counsel on the Michigan Liquor Control Code and Administrative Rules. A lifelong resident of metropolitan Detroit, Patrick is actively engaged in the region’s resurgence, and has considerable experience coordinating developments through the City of Detroit approval processes. He also serves as general counsel to various small businesses, entrepreneurs, and families, advising on general business matters.

Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Senior Paralegal

Inconvenience Inc.

Martin Frost & Hill

Amy joined Martin Frost & Hill as a paralegal in 2011 after 3_ years as a paralegal at TABC. Amy assists clients with TABC applications, health applications, lottery applications, and various other applications. Martin Frost & Hill is headquartered in Austin & has been a proud member of NALCP since its inception. Our attorneys & staff have years of experience assisting clients involved in the manufacture, distribution, marketing, & sale of alcoholic beverages.

Bose McKinney & Evans LLP

Alex Intermill is a partner with Bose McKinney & Evans. He has extensive experience representing restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, distilleries and microbreweries. He assists with federal and state alcoholic beverage licensing procurement, permit transfers and permit sales, as well as negotiating with excise police and ATC prosecutors, attending local board hearings and pursuing appeals of denials of permit applications.

Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson - California

Stephen A Jamieson, a founding partner of Solomon Saltsman & Jamieson is recognized as a leader in the areas of Land Use and Zoning, Alcoholic Beverage Licensing, Compliance and disciplinary actions, government relations, business litigation and personal injury litigation. Solomon Saltsman and Jamieson is licensed to practice and provides legal services in California, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Michigan, Alaska and New Mexico.

Jeffcott Law LLC

Tom Jeffcott is the Founder of Jeffcott Law LLC. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Tom is an attorney with deep experience in business and real estate law, with a particular focus on liquor licensing and the hospitality industry. He regularly works with restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues on licensing and compliance matters. Beyond liquor law, Tom advises entrepreneurs, property owners, and small business operators on business formation, contracts, and commercial leases.

Red Robin International, Inc.

Red Robin Team Member since 2016

Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson

Strike Kerr & Johns

Melani heads the licensing team at SK&J, a law firm devoted to working with clients in the alcohol beverage world. She regularly advises clients on national licensing issues arising from corporate restructures, mergers and acquisitions.

Brinker International, Inc.

Licensing Mgr for Brinker Int'l since 1/2022.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC

Sodexo Operations, LLC

Foster Garvey PC - Washington, Foster Garvey PC - Alaska, Foster Garvey PC - Oregon

Susan focuses her practice on issues facing the food, beverage and hospitality industries. She works with client to navigate the licensing process to obtain initial licenses, renew, and transfer licenses. With broad experience in business counseling, litigation and alcoholic beverage regulation, Susan works directly with industry associations, in-house counsel and other law firms on complex transactions, litigation consultation and legislative initiatives involving alcoholic beverage issues.

Decisions Consulting

Nordstrom, Inc.

Nordstrom owns and operates over 200 food and beverage operations in the US, with 89 locations offering alcoholic beverages. With more than 40 years of restaurant experience and 16 different concepts to-date, it’s no surprise that one in 4 transactions at a Nordstrom full line store is for food and/or beverage.

Powell Junia PC

Anne specializes in civil litigation primarily involving commercial transactions and general liability within the Industry.

Siegel & Moses, P.C.

Siegel & Moses concentrates its practice within most legal areas pertaining to the alcoholic beverage industry. Included with our principal areas of concentration are litigation; administrative proceedings; regulatory matters; and commercial agreements. Siegel & Moses also secures the requisite licensing at the federal, state, and local levels as to suppliers, importers, wholesale distributors, and retailers located anywhere within the U.S. We also provide trade practice guidance for advertising, marketing and promotion. Zubin is a partner and he was admitted to the bar in 1997 in both Illinois and California. A native of Virginia, he graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (B.S., 1992) and the California Western School of Law (J.D., 1996). 

Door Dash

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Bass Pro, LLC

Compliance and Property Tax Manager

Starns, Kenny & Easterling, LLC

Erin represents national and local businesses in the hospitality and retail industry and provides legal counsel in alcoholic beverage licensing, compliance, enforcement issues under Louisiana and local law. Erin is among ABA's On the Rise Top 40 Young Lawyers.

Strike Kerr & Johns

California-based alcohol regulatory and licensing attorney, with particular expertise in trade practices, ecommerce and third party providers, delivery, direct-to-consumer shipping, and tied-house laws.

Ernst & Young LLP

Paula is a leader in the National License Compliance Services Practice practice with over 21 years of license compliance experience. She has deep expertise in business and operational license compliance and assists clients in both the license research and registration space as well as recurring license renewals.

Messner Reeves LLP

Liquor license paralegal

Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts is a specialty food retailer with a mission of making healthy food accessible. Sprouts is known for fresh produce with a focus on supporting local farms and specializes in innovative products with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based, non-GMO and gluten-free. Sprouts has 35,000 team members and over 430 stores in 24 states. Sprouts prides itself on supporting the communities we serve.

Round One Entertainment, Inc

Compliance Manager in the Construction & Compliance team under the Business Development department. Round1 is an Indoor family amusement center in over 26 states with 48+ locations.

Invited Clubs f/k/a ClubCorp

Topgolf International, Inc.

Korngut Paleudis LLC

Benjamin Korngut is a partner at Korngut Paleudis LLC. Mr. Korngut’s practice is focused on providing comprehensive legal services to hospitality companies, alcohol wholesalers and manufacturers as well as commercial real-estate professionals throughout the State of New York. He has extensive experience representing hotels, bars, restaurants, alcohol manufacturers and wholesalers, and real estate professionals in a wide variety of transactional matters and before various governmental agencies. He frequently represents clients before the New York State Liquor authority in various licensing and disciplinary matters. He is committed to building and maintaining long-term relationships with his clients.

Aimbridge Hospitality

Aimbridge Hospitality is one of the largest and most dynamic independent management companies in North America and the Caribbean. With an award winning portfolio of over 450 hotels and resorts with more than 63,000 guestrooms, our company operates across a full spectrum of property types in addition to independent luxury, boutique, and lifestyle hotels. Our highly resourced company offers an unrivaled track record of creating and maximizing asset value and holds an enviable position as an exclusive management company.

Dan Kramer Law Group

Dan represents hotels, restaurants, and retail companies in all aspects of alcoholic beverage law including acquisitions and dispositions, entity structuring and general regulatory matters. Dan also has experience in real estate law, including the leasing of restaurants and the acquisition and disposition of restaurants, hotels and hospitality properties. Dan is licensed to practice law in California, Colorado and Arizona.

CSC License Pro

I have been with CSC for over 15 years in the client services department. I'm currently leading our licensing team of project managers, consultants, and trainers that focus on our licensing software; License Pro. From client interaction and being a member of NALCP, I am knowledgeable of the licensing and compliance industry.

Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson - California; Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson - New Mexico

Ryan can help with all of your alcohol law needs, as he has over 17 years of experience assisting clients with licensing, disciplinary/compliance, and all of those other hard to define issues you face on a regular basis. Licensed in WA, OR, CA, & AK.

Flaherty & O'Hara, Evergreen

Kaitlynd handles all aspects of alcohol beverage licensing with an emphasis on multi-state transactions involving retail licensees. She manages the liquor license renewal program, Evergreen, responsible for the renewal of thousands of liquor and non-liquor licenses annually for hotels, restaurants, airlines, concessionaires, grocery stores and convenience stores. Kaitlynd works extensively on licensing and compliance matters for both domestic and international airlines. Kaitlynd is a member of the Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys & Consultants, American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and Women of the Vine & Spirits.

Live Nation

Clark Hill - Colorado

Mike Laszlo is a leader of Clark Hill’s Alcohol Industry Group which serves hospitality clients nationally and globally. Mike is an accomplished business counselor and litigator who focuses his practice on the hospitality and alcohol beverage industries. Mike’s clients include restaurant groups, wineries, distilleries, breweries, importers, wholesalers, and retailers. Mike represents businesses nationally in all aspects of the industry including complex liquor licensing and three-tier issues, alcohol franchise laws, corporate and commercial matters, and litigation. He is licensed in Colorado, California, Washington State, Arizona, and Ohio.

Round One Entertainment, Inc

Round One Entertainment, Inc., Business Development/Compliance Representative

Sard & Leff, LLC, Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys and Consultants (AAIAC)

Kevin Leff is a founding member of Sard & Leff. His practice focuses on regulatory compliance issues for the hospitality and beverage alcohol industries. Kevin represents alcohol manufacturers, suppliers, importers, brokers, wholesalers, commercial real estate developers, bankruptcy trustees, hoteliers, restaurateurs, property and business owners, property managers, trade organizations, other law firms, and government officials regarding regulatory and compliance issues. Kevin was appointed an Advisory Board Member of NALCP in 2014 and is an Executive Board and Founding Member of AAIAC.

Fintech

Christensen & Jensen

Tanner focuses her practice on regulatory matters before state and local governments, primarily the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services. Tanner represents clients in matters relating to beverage alcohol regulation, which includes a wide range of restaurants, hotels and entertainment establishments, as well as breweries, wineries, distilleries, wholesalers and importers, on legal, regulatory, and legislative matters. Tanner regularly counsels those involved in buying and selling businesses with alcohol licenses in Utah in relation to management agreements, licensing and permitting, and operational issues.

Red Lobster

Round One Entertainment, Inc.

Spirit Law Partners

Marbet Lewis is a Partner and founder of Spirit Law Partners. She focuses her practice on the laws governing the alcohol licensing and regulatory compliance relating to the manufacture, importation, and sale of alcohol beverage products. She represents domestic and foreign alcohol industry clients in all aspects of alcohol and business licensing, included federal, state and local approvals. She also assists with defense of administrative complaints and trade practice investigations as well as tracking and management of national licensing projects including transfer of business and operational permits required as part of large asset acquisition transactions and merger of national retailers including hotels and entertainment venues.

Spirit Law Partners

Robert F. "Rob" Lewis is a Partner and Founder of Spirit Law Partners. Having served previously in law enforcement and as a special agent with the State of Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Rob has accumulated over 30 years of experience in the laws governing regulated products and industries across all three alcohol tiers. His practice includes diverse and multi-discipline areas of legal needs common to hospitality, alcohol, and tobacco industry clients including complex business transactions, industry mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and operational permitting issues. Rob is known for his creative problem solving and effective management of national licensing projects and defense administrative complaints and investigations. His experience also includes federal, state and local alcohol and business licensing including related land use approvals.

Lewkowitz Law Office, PLC

Since husband Jerry’s unofficial retirement from the Lewkowitz Law Office, Andrea has assumed primary responsibility for the firm. She continues to provide practical legal strategies and guidance to local entrepreneurs and national companies in all three tiers of the licensed beverage industry and serves as outside counsel to corporate legal departments for Arizona licensing matters such as site evaluations, compliance, and trade practice issues. The firm is committed to providing high quality, personalized, cost-effective service to each client.

Cozen O'Connor

Represents restaurants, hotels, grocers, concert venues, etc., as well as alcoholic beverage manufacturers, wholesalers and importers, on legal, regulatory & legislative matters. Serves as legal counsel to VA Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association.

Earl Enterprises

Earl Enterprises builds on its past successes in defining ambitious goals for the future. Earl Enterprises bring together the power of people, services and creative genius to build innovative sustainable companies that guests can enjoy today and in the future through our diversified brand portfolio. Earl Enterprises is growing as a leader in the field of entertainment, leisure, tourism, hotel, and restaurant consultant services.

Brinker International, Inc.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Colleen Hunter is Sr Director, Licensing & Liquor Compliance for Darden Restaurants, which owns and operates over 2,000 Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Bahama Breeze, Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie Vs, Ruth's Chris & Yard House restaurants. She & her talented team are responsible for opening approximately 50 - 60 new restaurants and renewing 10,000 licenses annually. The team also partners with Marketing, Supply Chain, Employment & other functional teams to ensure compliance with the myriad of operating requirements which govern the jurisdictions in which Darden's restaurants operate.

Black Sutherland LLP

Nick Macos is a leader in liquor licensing combining expertise in land use planning and business licensing to provide a one-stop solution for clients looking to establish their hospitality enterprise in Ontario facilitating licensing capacities from 40 to 40,000; including cafes, restaurants, night clubs, stadiums and festival grounds.

Mallios O'Brien & Sandground PLCC

Oklahoma Beverage Law

Randy Malone has extensive experience in alcoholic beverage sales and licensing matters and regularly advises manufacturers, distributors and retailers on legal matters relating to alcoholic beverages. Mr. Malone’s numerous contacts with state, federal and local agencies allow him to assist clients in obtaining all necessary licenses and permits required for sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages. Mr. Malone’s experience with national and local restaurants, hotels, manufacturers, brewers, retail and entertainment venue clients allow Randy to efficiently assist clients to stay compliant in this highly regulated industry.

SSP America, Inc.

Troon

Meijer

Addison, Clow & Martin

Licensing specialist at Addison Law Firm. Primarily obtains new liquor licenses and operational permits for clients at the federal, state, and local levels. 1991 JD from SMU Dedman School of Law. Former National Partner with Baker & McKenzie.

Addison, Clow & Martin

Matt Martin heads his firm's Liquor/Operational Permitting Section and handles liquor and operational permitting for multi-unit and single site licensees. Matt also advises clients on complex licensing and entity structure matters.

Spirit Law Partners

Invited Clubs f/k/a ClubCorp

Meijer

Bose McKinney & Evans LLP

Lisa McKinney is chair of the Hospitality, Alcoholic Beverage and Administrative Law Groups. She has experience in contract negotiations, application and renewal preparation, local board and ATC hearings, appeals, management agreements, purchase and sale agreements and responding to alleged violations. She represents clients in federal, state and international permitting, production, distribution, labeling and marketing of alcoholic beverages.

Paradies Lagardere

Liquor License Advisor

I lead operations at Liquor License Advisor, making sure our team runs smoothly, and clients experience true white-glove service. With a background in compliance, reporting, and finance, I focus on building scalable systems while keeping the client journey simple, personal, and seamless. As we expand into new states, I’m dedicated to being more than an operator—I’m a partner in our clients’ success.

Amazon

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Legal Operations Manager

7-Eleven, Inc.

Corporate Compliance Manager

Decisions Consulting

Drina Miller serves as Chief Operating Officer for All-In Licensing with nearly 15 years of experience in the legal and licensing field. She has worked with 48 State Regulatory Agencies and numerous local jurisdictions on licensing and land use matters, building a reputation for navigating complex regulations with clarity and consistency. In her role, Drina oversees a team of 30+ licensing specialists and consultants, maintaining a focus on efficiency, transparency, and strong communication with all stakeholders. Her work requires close coordination with state and local agencies, health departments, code enforcement, and law enforcement to ensure projects are completed seamlessly and in compliance. Drina supports both small business owners and large corporations, securing licenses tailored to each client’s needs and enabling smooth transitions whether establishing new operations, expanding into new markets, or relocating existing businesses.

Door Dash

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

McBrayer

T. Neal Morris is an associate attorney with McBrayer PLLC practicing out of their Lexington office. His practice involves diverse civil litigation and covers all aspects of the alcohol industry.

Maynard Nexsen - North Carolina

Erin practices in the areas of commercial real estate and lending, business permitting, and federal and local liquor licensing matters across North Carolina. Erin is well equipped to handle a business transaction from purchasing the property to obtaining all business licenses and permits needed to open the doors. Erin assists clients to obtain necessary permits and licenses for retailer, wholesalers, manufacturers and importers.

Post Polak, P.A.

Rich Nasca is a former Deputy Attorney General with the NJ Division of ABC. Rich is an experienced ABC attorney involved in a broad array of matters related to the alcoholic beverage industry.

Walter Haverfield, LLP

Experienced in counseling companies and individuals on the intricacies of Ohio’s regulation of the liquor industry, including representation of liquor manufacturers, distributors, state liquor agencies, and retail permit holders. These services include transactional representation between buyers and sellers of liquor permits, obtaining liquor permits through the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, negotiating the transfer of permits, and litigating violations before the Ohio Liquor Control Commission and the courts. Also a big deal.

Liquor License Advisor

Dan is the founder of Liquor License Advisor. He’s advised the nation’s most prominent restaurant, hotel and retail brands for over 15 years, working alongside clients as well as attorneys, lenders, and development teams to deliver results with timeliness and integrity. His work in the world of liquor licensing isn’t limited to brokering, either. Dan readily consults many of the largest food and beverage customers in the country on topics such as market research, real estate zoning, and licensing legislation changes.

Liquor License Advisor

Kate brings a fresh and innovative perspective to our team with her background in sales and marketing which allows her to put a bow on projects and take them across the finish line for us. Her insight and knowledge have proven to help set our team apart as her attention to detail and work ethic are second to none. She’s always willing to take on new projects and puts her best foot forward.

Compass Group USA, Inc.

Round One Entertainment, Inc.

Mallios O'Brien & Sandground PLLC

Steve has represented hospitality industry clients before the District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board since 1975. He maintains an active practice in litigating contested initial and renewal liquor license applications and in defending licensees on charges before the Board. Steve represents buyers and sellers in transactions involving alcoholic beverage businesses.

KOD Legal, PLLC

Katherine O’Donniley is a Florida attorney focusing her practice in the areas of real estate, land use, alcohol beverage regulations and government advocacy. Katherine represents clients before various local governmental bodies on issues relating to alcohol and tobacco licensure, zoning, land use, local government comprehensive planning and code enforcement. Her practice includes frequent interaction with local, regional and state government entities throughout Florida.

Wine.com

Flaherty & O'Hara, Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys and Consultants (AAIAC), Evergreen

R.J. is the president and founder of Flaherty & O'Hara, PC, one of the largest law firms in the U.S. devoted exclusively to providing legal counsel on liquor licensing and compliance and other business permits, he is the chair and founding member of The Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys & Consultants (AAIAC) a national, invitation-based association of premier alcohol industry licensing and regulatory attorneys and consultants in their respective states, and principal in Evergreen, provider of cutting edge license and permit renewal services and software. The AAIAC was formed to provide a one-stop national licensing resource for state-by-state expertise. Collectively the members of the AAIAC have handled some of the largest and most sophisticated transactions involving on and off premises retail licensees in U.S. history. Evergreen was created by us, as experienced liquor licensing practitioners because none off-the-shelf alternatives was robust enough to provide a high level of satisfactory user interface.

O'Leary Law and Policy Group, LLC

Sean O'Leary is a liquor lawyer and lobbyist. He represents retailers including those with innovative liquor concepts. And he started an Illinois grassroots movement which led to cocktails-to-go becoming law in Illinois.

Baylor, Evnen, Wolfe & Tannehill

Tim's practice is centered on business law. This practice focuses on the hospitality (restaurant and hotel) industry, real estate development and commercial lending. Related areas of his practice include mergers and acquisitions, franchising and liquor licensing. Tim enjoys spending his free time with his family. His recreational interests include hunting and golfing.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP - Alabama, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP - Mississippi, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP - Tennessee

Carter Oakley is an enthusiastic attorney committed to delivering the highest quality of service to his clients. With a focus on alcoholic beverage law, he assists a variety of businesses in navigating the licensing and regulation process.

Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson - California

Jennifer's practice areas include land use, alcoholic beverage licensing, disciplinary actions, and other administrative matters. Ms. Oden has experience in representing clients before local and state government bodies in hearings and appeals.

Dill Dill Carr Stonbraker & Hutchings, P.C.

Flynn Restaurant Group

LiquorLicense.com

Jeremy Osborn, the Director of Client Relations at LiquorLicense.com, has over 25 years of industry experience in the licensing and compliance industry.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

Amazon

Adams and Reese, LLP

Rob is a leading member of the Adams and Reese Alcohol and Hospitality practice, representing both local and national clients with their licensing and regulatory needs. Working extensively with distilleries, breweries and wineries on licensing matters, Rob helps his hospitality clients navigate through the complex approvals for manufacturing, self-distribution and other compliance issues at all levels. He provides counsel to alcoholic beverage manufacturers and retailers in transactional matters in which licensing issues play a critical role.

Lowe's Pay & Save

Director of Alcohol for Lowe’s Grocery stores. Over 30 years in the Alcohol industry to include the past 15 years with Lowe’s.

Brookshire Grocery Company

Powell Junia PC

Harlan has spent his entire legal career focusing exclusively on beverage alcohol and hospitality issues. Over the past 17 years, he has represented hundreds of liquor licensees and applicants before a variety of state and local liquor control commissions, appellate bodies, and other regulatory agencies. Harlan is the firm's lead attorney with respect to the firm's litigation matters and frequently represents clients in the hospitality industry in franchise litigation, administrative law actions, appellate matters, and other business disputes.

Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A.

My Food and Bev Training

512-769-8622

Greenspoon Marder LLP

Kimberly Rasnake is a Florida Registered Paralegal and Licensing Operations Coordinator with the Hospitality, Alcohol and Leisure Industry Group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. She assists with obtaining alcohol licenses along with municipal licenses and approvals for submissions of licensing and land use.

Avlara

Greenspoon Marder LLP

James E. Rauh is a partner with the Hospitality, Alcohol and Leisure Industry Group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. Mr. Rauh focuses his practice on the laws governing the nightlife, hospitality and alcohol industries. He has accumulated over 10 years of experience in those practice areas, including representing hotels, restaurants and nightclubs at all levels of municipal land use and zoning approvals, along with complete licensing and permitting at the federal, state, and local levels.

Dave & Buster's

Bernstein Redo & Savitsky P.C.

Martha is a co-founder of Bernstein Redo PC with primary concentration in Alcoholic Beverage Control Law in New York City and throughout the State, representing and advising clients on licensing and compliance issues. Martha also handles various licenses issued by the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs and is responsible for the regional and national licensing matters of the firm. Her clients include hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, catering establishments, cruise lines and wholesalers.

BrackinSchwartz & Associates

Jessica Sole has been a TABC licensing professional for over 15 years. First working as a licensing processor at TABC, then as a paralegal with AM Law 200 firms, and most recently as a paralegal at BrackinSchwartz, Jessica has helped clients obtain liquor licenses for a variety of businesses. In addition to liquor licensing, Jessica has vast experience across Texas with lottery, tobacco, health, and food permitting along with many other types of permits. Her professionalism and enthusiasm are just two attributes that make her a vital asset to BrackinSchwartz.

Hinman & Carmichael LLP

Zachary Reeves is an associate representing alcoholic beverage and cannabis industry clients, and their investors and service providers, in all phases of industry regulation. Prior to Hinman & Carmichael, Zachary was an associate at Baker McKenzie LLP, where he worked on global corporate employment matters.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

Matthew Reilly is Sr. Manager – Licensing for BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., which operates 200+ BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse restaurants. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is known for its award-winning signature deep-dish pizza, brewing its own handcrafted beers and its unique Pizookie dessert. The Licensing Team at BJ’s is responsible for the opening of 1 – 10 new restaurants and renewing approximately 2,000 licenses per year. BJ’s has been a pioneer in craft brewing since 1996 and the team handles securing all federal COLAs and state beer brand registrations. Additionally, the team partners with Operations, Marketing, Beverage, Supply Chain, Tax, Human Resources & Finance to provide guidance and oversight regarding regulatory compliance in the various jurisdictions where BJ’s operates. Matthew was a founding member of NALCP and in addition to having served on the Conference Planning & Membership and Mentorship Committees has held the offices of: President Elect (2010), President (2011-2012), Director (2013-2017), and Secretary (2025).

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Matt is the Chief Legal Officer at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant. He began his legal career at Kirkland & Ellis as a transactional lawyer. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is built upon the passionate belief that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections. Cooper’s Hawk has created a modern, casual dining experience with warm hospitality in an inviting upscale setting. Our team travels the globe looking for the very best grapes and when they are particularly impressed – whether it be in Chile, France, California or Washington – they work with the wine grower to begin crafting our wine. We currently have 65 locations in 12 states.

Red Lobster

Circle K Stores, Inc.

SSP America, Inc.

License Coordinator at SSP America, Inc. Lives and works remote in New Jersey.

Root Consulting, Inc.

Mary Kay's practice is devoted to liquor law and government affairs. She served as New Mexico's state liquor director for 5 years. She represents multi-state operators, hospitality industry members, and individuals when they acquire or sell liquor licenses. Her lobbying clients have included trade associations and private corporations.

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Dave & Busters, Inc.

Associate General Counsel

GrayRobinson, P.A.

Senior Regulated Products Licensing Paralegal with GrayRobinson, P.A.

Sodexo Operations, LLC

Strike Kerr & Johns

Copliancy

An avid long distance runner with a dedication to ensuring compliance in all organizations. A professional with 15+ years in the license and compliance space and plays a key role in the day to day operations of Copliancy.

Dividend Restaurant Group

Licensing Manager, Dividend Restaurant Group encompassing; Sullivan's Steakhouse & Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood

Shenker Russo & Clark LLP

Theresa Russo is the CEO & Co-Managing Partner of Shenker Russo & Clark, an Alcohol Beverage Licensing and Government Affairs Law Firm. Theresa leads the Alcohol Beverage Licensing and Hospitality Law Practice, helping a wide range of hospitality clients. Over the course of her career, she has provided these legal services to restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, cruise lines, liquor stores, wholesalers and other businesses on a broad array of alcohol law issues. Theresa has helped businesses navigate the often-complex liquor licensing process, providing her clients with peace of mind and significant savings in time and money. Theresa also works in tandem with the Firm’s Government Affairs practice helping clients obtain exemptions to the State’s Tied House and 200-foot rule laws.

Remington Lodging & Hospitality, LLC

Saltzman Mugan Dushoff

Matt Saltzman is the Managing Shareholder at Saltzman Mugan Dushoff, PLLC, a law firm in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has managed and developed the firm's liquor law practice into Nevada's largest liquor law practice group.

Sard & Leff, LLC

Michael Sard is a founding member of Sard & Leff. His practice focuses on regulatory compliance issues for the hospitality and beverage alcohol industries. Mike represents alcohol industry members on all tiers including restaurateurs, hoteliers, grocers, drug stores, convenience stores, stadiums, bars, nightclubs, live entertainment venues, suppliers, importers, brokers, wholesalers, real estate developers, bankruptcy trustees property managers, trade organizations, other law firms, and government officials. Sard & Leff has been a member of NALCP since 2008 and is a Founding Member of AAIAC.

Saltzman Mugan Dushoff

Ryan Saxe is a shareholder at the Las Vegas Law Firm of Saltzman Mugan Dushoff. He practices primarily in corporate and liquor law matters.

Bowles Rice, LLP

Kin concentrates his practice in the areas of gaming and hospitality, tax, commercial and government relations. Kin was recognized by his colleagues in West Virginia in 2016 and 2012 as Best Lawyers' Lawyer of the Year for Controversy and Litigation and Tax. Kin also is recognized as a leader in matters before the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration and West Virginia Lottery Commission.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

I began my licensing career with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in 2015, where I managed alcohol licensing for the state until 2022. That year, I transitioned to Darden, where I currently serve as a paralegal specializing in liquor licensing for new restaurant openings and ongoing liquor compliance. My background also includes roles in accounting for an alcohol distributor, showroom design, as well as positions at Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando.

Avalara

Melissa has nearly 20 years experience in the licensing and property tax compliance industry, coming from CSC and PowerPlan. She is a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation and on the committee for the CMD Ad Valorem Tax Conference. She has consulting and managed service experience in license applications and renewals, as well as project management experience in licensing workflow process and automation engagements. She holds a PMP certification and a Masters in Organizational Leadership. She also has 2 teenagers who love travel and adventure as much as she does. She currently resides in San Diego, CA.

Alvarez & Marsal

The License Advisory Services (LAS) practice at Alvarez & Marsal can help companies navigate the complex and nuanced nature of business and operational licenses at any point in the business lifecycle. Whether license compliance requirements stem from expansion, M&A, restructuring or other operational/transactional events, LAS offers effective and transformative licensing solutions throughout the U.S. using leading technology-driven process to handle all types of licenses at scale. Ms. Scheele is a Managing Director and National Practice Leader of A&M’s License Advisory Services. She manages license transitions, entity registration/deregistration and license compliance across a wide range of industries. With over 25 years of experience in Big Four public accounting, Ms. Scheele supports client licensing needs during M&A transactions, bankruptcies and internal restructurings. With a Green Belt in Six Sigma, she manages large volumes of license changes over short timeframes.

Ortale Kelley Law Firm

Vicki has 18+ years experience as an Alcohol Licensing Paralegal in beer and liquor licensing. She assists the firm’s clients with numerous applications and inspections with state and local agencies for beer, business and liquor licensing matters for restaurants/bar, hotels, distilleries, event venues, and retail package liquor stores throughout the south. She also assists with the firm’s marketing department for new licensing clients and with the firm’s bi-monthly licensing e-blast. When not running around to timely get licenses for clients, she can be found running marathons around the U.S. & world.

Amy Harrison Consulting

Having started my career in the Texas Legislature, I specialize in bringing southern hospitality, and an acquired understanding of local government and alcohol policy to my clients and their business.

Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, LLP

Leanne's practice includes all areas of alcoholic beverage licensing. In addition to providing application preparation, renewal preparation and representation at local hearings, her practice includes advising clients on corporate structuring.

Flynn Restaurant Group

Lewkowitz Law Office, PLC

Amy (and Celia) make licensing magic every day! They work closely with clients to ensure timely and proper completion of state and local jurisdiction requirements, process license renewals, report licensee and premises updates, assist with use permits - and anything else we ask! They are known by clients and licensing staff for their attention to detail, organizational skills, and persistence. With over 30 years of combined licensing experience at our firm, Amy and Celia are a dream team. Our best work days are when they bring their kids to the office!

Rutledge Ecenia, P.A.

Maggie M. Schultz is a shareholder at Rutledge Ecenia, PA., where she focuses her practice on administrative law with a strong emphasis on regulated industries including specifically the hospitality and alcoholic beverage industry. Maggie represents clients in all tiers of Florida's alcoholic beverage industry and advises clients on a wide array of both state and federal regulatory issues.

BrackinSchwartz & Associates

Marcus focuses his practice on the Texas food and beverage industry before Texas locales, the TABC, and the TTB. His clients include hotels/resorts, entertainment establishments, airport lounges, grocery stores, college campuses, stadiums, restaurants and bars, alcohol delivery companies, convenience stores, and various other general retail entities as well as distributors, wholesalers, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. He is well versed in compliance, enforcement, zoning, and licensing matters that affect alcohol sales in TX.

Ken Allen & Associates, LLC

Amanda has extensive experience with administrative and regulatory law, dealing largely with alcohol licensing and violations. She is an associate with Ken Allen who has over 30 years of statewide alcohol licensing experience. Ken Allen & Associates is the only firm in the state dedicated exclusively to alcohol licensing. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Amanda attended the University of Florida (B.S. 2002) and Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (J.D. 2005).

Saltzman Mugan Dushoff, PLLC

Dianne Sheridan has been working for over 20 years to help the Firm's clients obtain liquor licenses, and works with the Firm's attorneys to manage officer, ownership and key employee changes in all Nevada licensing jurisdictions.

Post Polak, P.A.

Doug Sherman is the head of the alcoholic beverage practice team. He provides counsel with respect to the rules and laws governing the distribution, sale and service of alcoholic beverages and the purchase, sale and transfer of liquor licenses.

Whole Foods Market

Cat is a Senior Licensing Administrator working with the Operational License Maintenance Team.

Dave & Buster's, Inc.

Sodexo Live!, a Sodexo Company

Clark Smith Legal PC

Clark Smith is the founder of Clark Smith Legal, an Austin-based law and policy practice focused on licensing and regulatory compliance, business structuring, and government affairs. He served as General Counsel of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission from 2017 to 2022 and brings that experience to bear in drafting legislation and administrative rules, as well as representing clients before state agencies. He advises clients at all stages of growth, including startup formation, financing, and strategic regulatory planning. He routinely presents at alcohol industry conferences and is a double graduate of the University of Texas.

Dave & Busters, Inc.

Sr. Corporate Governance Associate, Legal Department, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. I have been part of the licensing world since 2006, when I joined the Legal team at Dave & Buster's. My role has evolved into handing corporate filings for the Company.

Phillips Murrah PC

Ellen assists local and national businesses in all areas of the retail, restaurant, and hospitality industry to obtain Oklahoma food/alcoholic beverage licenses as well as any related formation, leasing, zoning, compliance or enforcement issues.

Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson

Bloomin' Brands, Inc.

Dill Dill Carr Stonbraker & Hutchings P.C.

Adam concentrates his practice primarily in federal and state alcohol beverage licensing, hospitality law, real estate and related commercial matters. He represents all three tiers of the alcohol industry throughout the State of Colorado in securing and protecting their liquor licenses, navigating regulatory and land use issues, in the negotiation and drafting of commercial and real estate transactions, and in the purchase and sale of their businesses.

Starns Kenny & Easterling, LLC

Jessica Starns served as Executive Counsel for the Louisiana Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control from 2009 to 2016. She launched her private sector law practice in 2016. Jessica is also a registered Louisiana lobbyist. www.SKELAWLA.com

Powell Junia

With over 10 years of professional experience, Sarah thrives in fast-paced environments and is adept at managing multiple priorities while maintaining keen attention to detail. Known for her strong organizational skills and consistent follow through, Sarah is passionate about fostering positive relationships and delivering efficient results. Sarah assists our firm’s clients with federal, state, and local compliance matters, ensuring they adhere to industry standards and regulations throughout the licensing process. Sarah is committed to continuous learning and development, and her professional dedication and her proactive mindset makes her a valuable asset to our firm. Sarah earned a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University – Frederik Meijer Honors College.

YORK HOWELL, Attorneys at Law

Erin Stone specializes in navigating Utah's unique liquor licensing landscape. With well established relationships with the DABS and municipalities, she can help clients with all licensing needs. Erin practices corporate law including corporate structuring and mergers and acquisitions.

Sage Hospitality Group, LLC

RaceTrac, Inc.

Ardis Law

In addition to his role as CEO, Kerry L. Stumpe is the firm's National Director of Licensing and Permits; and he is a founding member of the firm’s Restaurant, Food and Beverage, and Licensing Department. For the past 25 years, Mr. Stumpe has worked with public and private hospitality and alcohol retail clients to expedite their alcohol, business, health and fire permits. He started his career in 1990 as an architect, where he developed an expertise in the licensing and permitting process. After 10 years in architecture, Mr. Stumpe began working in the legal profession and expanded his practice to include alcohol licensing. Throughout his career as a Licensing and Permitting Consultant, he has developed a wealth of contacts in numerous jurisdictions, which brings an added value to our clients.

Greenspoon Marder LLP

Michael Tarkoff is a complex alcohol Regulatory Consultant, assisting primarily with administrative litigation and compliance matters. He also has extensive experience with trade practice compliance surveys and related due diligence regulatory analysis and communications with various state agencies. Mr. Tarkoff draws on his varied background and experience having served as a Florida Parole and Probation Supervisor and an instructor at trial advocacy workshops.

SSP America, Inc.

Associate General Counsel, Brands & Technology at SSP America. Lives and works in New Orleans, LA.

Alterra Mountain Company

Corporate Counsel at Alterra Mountain Company, advising our family of unique mountain resorts on all aspects of alcohol beverage licensing, compliance, marketing, and trade practices. Former Senior Counsel at Live Nation Entertainment/House of Blues, and former Vice President of Legal Affairs at Mimi's Cafe Restaurants.

Greenspoon Marder LLP

Louis J. Terminello is Chair of the Hospitality, Alcohol and Leisure Industry Group and member of the Firm Management Committee at Greenspoon Marder LLP. He concentrates his practice on administrative law and providing legal services to all tiers of the alcohol beverage industry, including retailers, suppliers and wholesalers. He handles a wide array of transactional, civil, criminal, and administrative matters for hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and package stores.

Lidl US, LLC

Balch & Bingham LLP

7-Eleven, Inc.

Liquor License Sales PA-NJ, LLC - New Jersey; Liquor License Sales PA-NJ, LLC - Pennsylvania

I have been with Liquor License Sales PA NJ since 2016. Ever learning, ever growing! Fortunate to have a great mentor & boss, great folks to work with as well as the opportunity to be part of this organization!

Round One Entertainment, Inc

Round One Entertainment, Inc

Fintech

As the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Fintech, Wendy maintains relationships with regulators across the country, tracks legislation and regulatory changes, and serves as an on-demand resource for regulatory information and resources.

CSC License Pro

Arianne is strong supporter of NALCP's growth over the past 15 years and has been awarded NALCP's "Most Valuable Associate Member". As the Product Director for License Pro and LicenseHQ, she helps license and compliance professionals create more control and efficiencies around their compliance processes, delivering industry leading technology and tools.

Phillips Murrah PC

American Multi-Cinema, Inc.

With over 25 years in the movie theatre industry with AMC, Celina has worked in Operations Excellence, Staff Operations, and now manages the Licensing team. The team obtains and maintains alcohol and operational licenses for all domestic AMC movie theatres.

Liquor License Sales PA-NJ, LLC - New Jersey, Liquor License Sales PA-NJ, LLC - Pennsylvania

I have been with the company since day 1. My area of expertise within the company is after the sale, to keep everything moving towards a closing I work closely with buyers and sellers to keep them infomed as to the progress of the sale. I also work closely with Richs on a daily basis.

Earl Enterprises

We Are Earl Enterprises. Earl Enterprises builds on its past successes in defining ambitious goals for the future. Earl Enterprises bring together the power of people, services and creative genius to build innovative sustainable companies that guests can enjoy today and in the future through our diversified brand portfolio. Earl Enterprises is growing as a leader in the field of entertainment, leisure, tourism, hotel, and restaurant consultant services.

Upton, Connell & Devlin, LLP

If you have enjoyed an adult beverage in Massachusetts, chances are you have been to an establishment where we have worked on their liquor licensing issues. From Internationally-known hotels to "celebrity chef" restaurants, to casual family dining.

Javs Fingerprints

JAVS Fingerprints is a nationwide provider of fingerprinting and compliance-driven archiving services, supporting licensing and regulatory requirements across a broad range of industries. Our core focus is on helping organizations meet state-mandated fingerprinting standards through a network of trained professionals and a secure, CJIS-conscious fingerprint archiving platform. The company was launched by the same leadership team behind one of the most widely used fingerprinting service networks in the country, now operating independently with a renewed focus on responsiveness, compliance, and long-term record management. JAVS is uniquely positioned to support NALCP members by offering scalable solutions for recurring fingerprinting requirements, compliance record retention, and multi-jurisdictional coordination. Our goal is to make fingerprint-based compliance simple, secure, and seamless for licensing professionals and the organizations they support.

Copliancy

Kean Miller

Molly Vigour focuses her practice on business and transactional matters. She has experience in labor and employment, entity formation, business licensing, commercial and restaurant leases, vendor contracts, lease extensions and disputes, purchase agreements, title curative work, landlord and tenant issues, and special event permitting. Molly brings a unique perspective to our clients based on her nearly 20 years serving as an in-house counsel.

Jeffcott Law LLC

Flynn Restaurant Group

Norris is the Sr Director of Licensing for Flynn Restaurant Group with 20+ years of experience with national licensing and regulatory compliance in the Gaming, Financial Services, Club Leisure and Hospitality industries. High level of technical and working knowledge of best practices and industry standards regarding operational and liquor licensure laws, policies and procedures on Federal, State and local levels.

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Alvarez & Marsal

Ms. Wee is a Senior Director with over 18 years of public accounting experience. She has managed the license compliance function for large, global companies, including license transition support and recurring renewals. Ms. Wee conducts business license research for clients to determine filing obligations due to M&A, restructuring, bankruptcy or other regulatory requirements.

Ready Training, Inc

Hyatt

Solution-oriented Regulatory Compliance Paralegal with over 18 years experience managing licensing projects, specializing in the hotel, alcoholic beverage and hospitality industries. Support licensing and permitting for hotels and provide operations-related legal support for hotel transitions and vendor contract review. Work directly with Business and Hotel teams, as well as outside counsel, and work cross-functionally with Corporate Data, Finance, and Operations teams. Work with Environmental Compliance Group to maintain hotel environmental data tracking system.

My Food and Bev Training

Adams and Reese LLP

Brydon, Swearengen & England

Senior Licensing & Compliance Paralegal at Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. Over 25 years of experience in representing corporate clients in the hospitality and beverage industry in preparing and processing various state agency liquor and business applications as well as annual renewals of city, county and state licenses. Extensive years of developing relationships with government authorities at the City, County and State levels and firm lead in alcohol compliance matters. Proud 20 year Associate Member of the NALCP and NCSLA Member.

Gerald Franklin Agency, Inc.

Gerald Franklin Agency, Inc.

Richard Wills is the Chief Executive Officer of GFA (Gerald Franklin Agency Inc.) a Texas premier liquor licensing service. GFA has been providing the liquor industry with quality licensing service since 1944. GFA has a A+ rating with the BBB. Dick has retired from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission as a Regional Supervisor of Licensing and Compliance. Prior to his TABC service Dick was a co-owner of a very successful multi store retail operation where he worked for 22 years. GFA has done the licensing for a 260 store convenience store chain purchase and had all their alcohol, tobacco, lottery and sales tax permits issued on schedule and within budget. GFA has done hundreds of restaurants, hotels, private clubs, breweries, wineries and brewpubs throughout Texas and in multiple States.

Maynard Nexsen - North Carolina, Maynard Nexsen - South Carolina

Ashley has worked as a licensing paralegal at Maynard Nexsen for 15 years. She has been a North Carolina certified paralegal with the NC State Bar for 20 years and working as a paralegal for 27 years. East Carolina University - 1995

Snooze an A.M. Eatery

GrayRobinson, P.A.

Grace is a member of GrayRobinson's Nationwide Alcohol Industry Team, one of the largest and highest-ranked alcohol practices in the U.S., per Chambers,focusing on the manufacture, distribution, retail sale and consumption of licensed beverages. Grace and the Team represent clients in all segments and at all levels of the U.S. three-tiered system. Emphasizing quality, consistency and accountability, the Team assists retail-tier clients with liquor licensing, regulatory compliance for Mergers & Acquisitions, trade practice guidance, advertising/promotions, litigation, and government relations.

CSC License Pro

LicenseHQ account manager, based in St Paul, MN 14 years experience with corporate business licenses, property tax, sales tax and unclaimed property

Yohey Law PLLC

Alissa Yohey is the founder and managing partner of Yohey Law PLLC. On behalf of her clients, including restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, cruise lines, airlines, liquor stores, wholesalers, manufacturers and other businesses, Alissa assists clients in efficiently navigating the complex state and federal alcohol beverage laws and licensing processes. Her experience in this area encompasses a broad array of issues, including, but not limited to, new retail and wholesale liquor licenses, renewals, corporate changes, approvals for establishment alterations, 500-foot hearings, community board meetings, permits for offsite special events, warehouse permits, declaratory rulings, disciplinary matters, brand label approval, post-licensing regulatory compliance, alcohol beverage marketing promotions, state and federal label and packaging compliance, and distribution issues.

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP

Derek’s practice is focused on real estate and land use development, and helping businesses navigate complex contracts and transactions. His related experience includes leasing, franchising, mergers and acquisitions, financing, and liquor licensing. Outside of work Derek enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and live music.