GrayRobinson’s National Alcohol Law Team Achieves Highest Chambers USA Guide Ranking for Over a Decade
GrayRobinson is proud to announce its national Alcohol Law Team has once again earned the highest possible ranking—Band 1 for Food & Beverages: Alcohol in USA-Nationwide—by the Chambers USA Guide 2025. This prestigious recognition reaffirms the team's position as the leading legal authority in the food and alcohol beverage space nationwide for over a decade.
Further underscoring the team’s expertise, five attorneys were also individually recognized by the Chambers USA Guide 2025 as notable practitioners in the field, including Richard M. Blau, Elizabeth A. DeConti, Grace H. Yang, Valerie Haber, and Hannah Becker.
According to Chambers and Partners, Band 1-6 rankings are the definitive mark of excellence across the legal industry. Law firms and individual attorneys are ranked in bands from 1 (highest) to 6 (lowest). Being ranked in any band is a significant achievement. Rankings are based on interviews conducted by independent researchers with clients and references over the last 12 months. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.
What They’re Saying About GrayRobinson’s Industry Leadership:
“The GrayRobinson team handles high-quality work in a variety of areas, including regulatory compliance, licensing, distribution and promotion of alcohol. The team is noted for expertise advising clients on M&A, in particular in dealing with multijurisdictional transactions. Its strong bench of experts includes several former federal and state regulators. The team acts for clients at all tiers of the industry, ably handling matters for retailers and wholesale distributors as well as manufacturers and importers.
‘Attorneys at GrayRobinson are true experts in the field. They are a one-stop shop for all jurisdictions, so you don't have to engage counsel in each state, which saves both time and money.’
‘GrayRobinson is always ahead of the news and able to distil the most pertinent information.’
‘We have received top-notch work and communication from all levels of employees at GrayRobinson.’
‘The entire team, from admin staff to attorneys, is highly responsive, capable and pleasant to deal with.’
‘The GrayRobinson team make navigating through complex jurisdictions and intricacies of alcohol law look easy.’”
What They’re Saying About GrayRobinson’s Notable Practitioners:
“Richard Blau has significant experience in the alcoholic beverage sector and is particularly adept at handling regulatory and licensing matters. He is active across a range of sectors including retail and hospitality.
‘Richard Blau has unparalleled expertise, business common sense and well-honed client service skills.’
‘Richard has a powerful command of the industry and where we play in the industry. He is a business partner, not just a legal adviser.’”
“Elizabeth DeConti is routinely called upon to advise clients on complex licensing and regulatory compliance matters. She acts as counsel for several alcoholic beverage companies, restaurants, and retailers.
‘Elizabeth provides excellent guidance.’
‘Elizabeth is beyond amazing. Her knowledge of alcohol and tied house laws is impeccable.’
‘I would not trust any other lawyer to handle our regulatory work.’”
“Grace Yang focuses her practice on marketing and licensing issues, in addition to other regulatory concerns, notably on behalf of major retailers.
‘Grace is extremely knowledgeable and helpful.’”
“Valerie Haber is routinely called upon to counsel clients on complex licensing matters. Her clients include breweries, retailers and distilleries.
‘Valerie Haber is very precise, knows the business well and knows our company and knows what we are looking for in legal advice.’
‘Valerie is knowledgeable, quick, and approaches issues from a commercial angle.’
‘Valerie is an exceptional partner, bringing a wealth of expertise and dedication to the table. She is instrumental to our success.’
‘Valerie is a true professional and a delight to work with.’”
“Hannah Becker is held in high regard by clients for her advice on regulatory matters in relation to new product launches, as well as on distribution issues.
‘Hannah has great listening skills, is responsive, goes over and above and delivers what you need.’
‘Hannah is very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with.’
‘Hannah has a great ability to wade through all the questions and things directed at her to really pinpoint issues and come up with productive solutions.’”
The Chambers USA Guide 2025 is published by Chambers and Partners, an independent research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world’s leading lawyers.
About GrayRobinson
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