About Susan
Susan has more than two decades of experience as an alcohol beverage regulatory attorney. She assists beer, wine and spirits producers, grocers, specialty retailers, restaurant and hotel chain owners and operators, sports and entertainment facility concessionaires, common carriers, contract food service management companies and other beverage and hospitality industry companies by:
- Providing guidance through complex federal state and local alcohol licensing requirements
- Developing three-tier compliant sales, distribution, and advertising strategies
- Coordinating administrative violation defense
- Advising on regulatory reporting requirements related to changes in corporate ownership and governance
- Evaluating innovative alcohol products and distribution models
- Drafting proposed legislation and rule amendments to accommodate emergent alcohol industry business models
- Collaborating with state and federal alcohol regulators to overcome regulatory challenges for breweries, wineries and distilleries
“I cannot express how much I appreciate your support on this deal and securing the licensing approvals. [Y]our hard work and expertise enabled us to work through all of the issues that arose…. This is a significant milestone for the company, and your work and expertise plays a direct contribution in ensuring that [the company] is set up for success in Washington. I had complete confidence in you throughout the transaction, and you made my job significantly easier. I know firsthand how much work goes into staying on track of all the moving parts, and you guys made it look easy.”
— In-House Counsel, National Brewing Company
“Susan Johnson attracts ample praise for her practice in the alcohol sector, with first-rate expertise in licensing disputes and regulatory matters. Johnson has a strong background in counseling clients on complex transactions and legislative initiatives in relation to alcohol beverage law.”
— Chambers USA – Nationwide Food & Beverages: Alcohol Department
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