Renee Metz is Assistant General Counsel. She is a native Michigander but has resided in the Raleigh area of North Carolina for more than 30 years. She graduated from Graceland College (now University) in Iowa and from NC Central University School of Law. Renee spent nine years practicing mostly criminal and juvenile law before joining the North Carolina ABC Commission in 2003. She has had several titles within the Commission, the most recent as Assistant General Counsel. Renee has made numerous presentations regarding ABC-related topics to law enforcement agencies, industry associations, community organizations, and the NC General Assembly.