Susan Johnson
Alcohol Industry Regulatory Attorney at Foster Garvey PC
- Role
- Principal at Foster Garvey PC
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Susan Johnson
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 DepartmentMore 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 requirementsDeveloping three-tier compliant sales, distribution, and advertising strategiesCoordinating administrative violation defenseAdvising on regulatory reporting requirements related to changes in corporate ownership and governanceEvaluating innovative alcohol products and distribution modelsDrafting proposed legislation and rule amendments to accommodate emergent alcohol industry business modelsCollaborating 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 Specialties: Legal issues facing the food, beverage and hospitality industries.
Experience
Principal
Feb 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Education
University of Oregon
J.D.
Evergreen State College
B.A.
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