Chris Albrecht has extensive experience addressing the complexities of California alcohol beverage laws and regulations. He is not an attorney.

Jacob Appelsmith helps clients navigate California’s complex regulatory schemes regarding alcoholic beverages, cannabis, gaming, and state government processes.

Kathleen Barnes is a consultant in Pillsbury’s Litigation practice, focusing on wine, beer & spirits law matters.

Carrie Bonnington, leader of Pillsbury’s Wine, Beer & Spirits Law practice and co-leader of the Restaurant, Food & Beverage Industry Team, is recognized in Chambers USA for her mastery of alcohol beverage laws and regulations.

Joseph Chan focuses his practice on all aspects of state and local tax matters.

Ashley Cowgill is a member of the firm’s Wine, Beer & Spirits Law practice and represents manufacturers, distributors, retailers and third parties within the alcohol beverage industry. 

Joseph Cruz is a consultant with Pillsbury’s Restaurant, Food & Beverage practice and is located in the Los Angeles office. He is not an attorney.

Nolan Kessler advises clients on all aspects of state and local tax matters.

Derek Mayor focuses his practice on general complex commercial litigation, corporate investigations, white collar defense, employment disputes and licensed beverage law and regulation.

Robert Merten III works out of the Sacramento office as a Counsel for the firm’s State and Local Tax (SALT) Team.

Jeffrey Phang is based in the Sacramento office, with a focus on state and local tax controversy.

Carley Roberts, leader of Pillsbury’s State and Local Tax practice, advises Fortune 100 and industry-leading companies on all aspects of state and local tax matters. Her clients comprise a variety of industries, including energy, technology, telecommunications, media, retail and manufacturing.

Kaylee is a member of Pillsbury's Wine, Beer and Spirits Law and Litigation practices. She focuses part of her practice on addressing alcohol regulatory questions, including trade practice and tied house issues and promotional matters.