Experience

Alcohol Beverage Licensing and Regulatory Work

• Coordinated the process for obtaining spirits sales privileges at over 60 locations on behalf of a national grocery store chain.
• Served as local licensing and regulatory counsel in Washington and Oregon for a national e-commerce retailer of alcohol, food, and other consumer goods.
• Represented a global coffee retailer in obtaining liquor licenses nationwide.
• Counseled a multinational retailer on consumer marketing programs related to alcohol.
• Represented an international hotel operator in seeking state liquor licenses in multiple states.
• Advocated on behalf of an age restricted living community before the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board in connection with seeking a liquor license for a multi-use area.
• Regularly performed 50-state survey research to determine the permissibility of alcohol advertising promotions, production and distribution of private label alcohol, and the direct shipment of wine on behalf of retail and non-retail liquor licensed companies.
• Assisted a global e-commerce retailer in obtaining a liquor license for its mobile application-based grocery delivery service and its brick and mortar cashless and checkout-free shopping experience.
• Represented a convenience store management company in obtaining state liquor, lottery, tobacco, and over-the-counter medicine sales licenses at multiple stores in multiple states.
• Handled multiple producer licensing and regulatory compliance matters for a large brewing company and its subsidiaries.

Food Regulatory Work

• Represented a big-box retailer in product labeling and advertising matters — including labeling claims related to nutrition, safety, country of origin, and environment — to ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration, Customs and Border Patrol, and Federal Trade Commission regulations.
• Renegotiated vendor contracts on behalf of a national cheese and dairy product processing company.
• Counseled food processors, farms, alcohol manufacturers, warehouses, and other businesses on the legal requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Assisted food processors in managing recalls and market withdrawals, responding to regulatory agency warning letters or enforcement action, addressing consumer complaints, or threats of litigation.

Honors & Activities

• Associate Member, National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals
• Member, Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys & Consultants
• Associate Member, National Conference of State Liquor Administrators
• Associate Member, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association
• Allied Member, Washington State Hospitality Association
• Secretary, Green Plate Special, April 2015–April 2019
• Business Development Chair, Washington Women Lawyers, King County Chapter, January 2015–January 2016
• Member, Operations and Technical Affairs Committee, Northwest Food Processors Association, 2012–present

Insights & Presentations

• Presenter, “From Mash to Market: A Primer on the Law of Spirits,” Young Lawyers Division Meeting, King County Bar Association, Seattle, WA, April 24, 2019
• Presenter, “A Primer on the Food Safety Modernization Act for Wineries,” Business of Wine Seminar, Portland, OR, June 6, 2018
• Presenter, “FDA’s Final Rules Regarding Nutrition Labeling and Serving Sizes,” Operations and Technical Affairs Committee Meeting, Northwest Food Processors Association, Portland, OR, September 20, 2016
• Presenter, “Trademark Basics: Protecting Your Brand,” Be the Entrepreneur, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, June 15, 2016
• Presenter, “U.S. Consumer Protection Law: Focus on Food Labeling Litigation,” 2015 Global Legal Forum, Korea Legislation Research Institute, Seoul, South Korea, November 13, 2015
• Presenter, “Overcoming the Wage Gap: Panel Discussion,” Diversity Week, Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, WA, February 25, 2015
• Presenter, “Beef vs. Beer: Breweries & the Food Safety Modernization Act,” Young Lawyers Division Fall Conference, American Bar Association, Portland, OR, October 10, 2014

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