Emily Harris Gant

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Cannabis Law: Western United States

USA - Nationwide

6 Years Ranked

Band 3

Food & Beverages: Alcohol

USA - Nationwide

2 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Emily Harris Gant

USA

Practice Areas

Commercial & IP Transactions

Business & Corporate Finance

Beauty & Wellness

Cannabis

Consumer Brands

Food & Beverage

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

IP & Technology

Litigation

Luxury Law

Career

Emily is a principal in the Hospitality, Travel & Tourism practice, where she works as an alcoholic beverage attorney.

Emily chairs the firm's Commercial, IP & Transactions practice. She counsels wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, hotels and other retailers on liquor licensing, trade practice compliance, distribution issues, contracts, dispute resolution and other liquor-related matters.

She is also the Chair of the Cannabis practice, where she advises licensed producers, processors and retailers, along with those hoping to join the industry. Like alcohol, cannabis is a highly regulated industry. Emily helps clients structure their business entities, contracts and strategic partnerships to ensure compliance with Washington’s complex regulatory scheme.

An Oregon native, Emily graduated with honors in History from Whitman College. She then taught second grade in the Mississippi Delta with the Teach for America program.

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Washington, 2004

Oregon, 2014

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Cannabis Law: Western United States - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Emily Harris Gant of Foster Garvey utilizes her knowledge of the cannabis regulatory landscape to advise both emerging and established businesses in the sector.

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Food & Beverages: Alcohol - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Emily Gant is sought after by various clients for her expertise in the wine sector and the retail space. She is well-versed in regulatory matters, M&A issues and licensing among numerous other areas. She is a capable representative for large companies as well as smaller family businesses.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Emily is my go-to attorney for cannabis-related items.

Cannabis Law: Western United States respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Emily has a deep client base across the industry because she is a business as well as a legal counselor, with an understanding of commercial matters as well as legal risks.