Michael Newman Named Head of Holland & Knight's Alcohol Beverage Practice
July 5, 2005
Michael Brill Newman - San Francisco
San Francisco – Holland & Knight LLP announced today that Michael
Newman, a partner in the firm's San Francisco office, has been named team leader
for its national alcohol beverage practice.
"The growth of Holland & Knight's alcohol beverage practice has mirrored the
firm's own national expansion, and our clients will see further benefits from
our enhanced capabilities on both coasts and the Midwest, as well as our
continued presence in Florida," said Rich Gold, Public Policy & Regulation
Practice Group Leader. "Michael has extensive knowledge of the alcohol beverage
industry. His experience in handling regulatory and licensing matters, and
developing relationships with key industry leaders, is a tremendous asset as he
leads this talented team to the next level."
Holland & Knight's Alcohol Beverage Team features a broad range of lawyers
and other professionals focusing on the manufacture, distribution, retail sale
and consumption of licensed beverages. The firm's professionals have experience
representing clients in all segments and at all levels of the American
three-tiered system, as well as international experience with licensed beverage
importers and exporters. Clients include larger national retail chains, resorts
and hotels.
"We have a pool of experienced talent that is proficient in all facets of
alcohol beverage law," Newman said. "With seasoned professionals such as Hal
Flowers in Florida, Robert Highsmith in Atlanta, Rod Woodson in Washington,
D.C., and Andrew Upton in Boston, our team is well positioned to provide
unrivaled service for our clients, regardless of geographic location."
Newman's practice includes counseling alcohol beverage industry clients,
including California and Washington wineries, on national and international
regulatory, contract and licensing matters and distributor relations, and
representing clients on matters before the federal Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade
Bureau, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and State Board
of Equalization, and other state alcoholic beverage agencies.
Newman received his bachelor's degree from Williams College in 1978, and his
J.D. from Fordham University Law School in 1981. He is a member of the Bar
Association of San Francisco, State Bar of California (member, Antitrust and
Trade Regulation Law Committee), New York State Bar Association, District of
Columbia Bar, International Wine Lawyers Association, Wine Institute Public
Policy Committee, and Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys.
Contact: Beth Salvosa, (202) 663-7240