A key part of running a successful business is staying informed about legislative and regulatory developments. In this seminar, Brewers Association (BA) General Counsel, Marc Sorini, and Senior Director of Federal Affairs, Katie Marisic, provide a legal and legislative update.

Learn about the issues relevant to small and independent craft brewers and get a broad overview about what the future could hold for your business. Topics touch on important national as well as state-specific developments, including legislation, regulations, and court decisions.

Related Resources

• Government Affairs Updates: Stay up-to-date with all BA government affairs-related activities.
• Legal Insights: Learn about opportunities and movements relevant to the beverage alcohol industry from the craft brewing industry’s top legal counsel, Marc Sorini.
• Connect with Elected Officials: This legislative resource lets you see the state and federal legislation the BA is monitoring, what issues we support and oppose, and how you can take action.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain insights on regulatory and legal issues being worked on by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and more
• Hear how the upcoming federal election could impact legislative issues small and independent breweries care about
• Learn about state legislation and trends affecting brewery sales and distribution

About the Speakers

Katie Marisic, Senior Director of Federal Affairs

Brewers Association

Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C., she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. She played an integral role in the passage of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act and ensured that breweries were included in pandemic legislation like the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. When given the option she chooses a Pale Ale nine times out of ten.

Marc Sorini, General Counsel

Brewers Association

Marc Sorini, General Counsel for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center. When he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.