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Provided by Susan Johnson
Susan Johnson has more than two decades 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.
- Former Director, Washington Wine Industry Foundation
- National Association of Licensing and Compliance Professionals
- Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys & Consultants
- National Conference of State Liquor Administrators
- National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association
- Brewers Assoc1ation
- Washington State Bar Association
Provided by Chambers
Susan Johnson is widely recognized for successfully advising clients from the manufacturing, retail and hospitality sectors on complex regulatory and licensing issues.
Provided by Chambers
"Susan is extremely consistent, organized and hard-working."
"Susan is extremely consistent, organized and hard-working."
