We focus our practice on the laws related to the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages and cannabis. We can address your needs in licensing and qualification, business and marketing practices, and represent you before federal and state agencies that regulate alcoholic beverages and cannabis. We also act as special counsel in transactions involving licensees as well as in civil, administrative, and criminal proceedings that may affect license privileges.
 
We are well-versed in the statutes, rules and policies that apply to alcohol and cannabis business operations in the U.S. market. We keep our clients up to date with significant legal developments affecting these regulated industries. We work with industry members and the organizations that represent them to improve state and federal laws.
 
Our firm provides pro bono legal services to many organizations that further industry initiatives including the National Association of Wine Retailers (General Counsel and Board Member), Zinfandel Advocates and Producers, the Coalition for Free Trade (Founding General Counsel), the California Music and Culture Association (Founding General Counsel and Board Member), and the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance, among others. Our firm is also an Associate Member of the Wine Institute, Wine America, Family Winemakers of California, California Cannabis Industry Association, Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association and the Sonoma County Vintners Association, among other trade organizations.
 
Whether you are an experienced or new industry member, we encourage you to engage in comprehensive legal planning before embarking on new alcoholic beverage or cannabis programs or ventures.