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.

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.

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.

Ashley Cowgill is a member of the firm’s Wine, Beer & Spirits Law practice and represents manufacturers, distributors, retailers and third parties operating in the alcohol beverage industry. She devotes a significant portion of her practice to alcohol regulatory counseling, including complex trade practice and tied house analyses, distribution and supply-chain structuring, promotional compliance, and marketing and advertising guidance. Ashley also advises clients on the rapidly evolving landscape surrounding non-alcoholic and crossover beverages, e-commerce promotional models, and emerging technology platforms servicing the alcohol beverage industry.

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

Jake Bleich splits his work between Pillsbury’s Wine, Beer and Spirits Law and Litigation practices.

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

Annie Rothschild advises clients on complex state and local tax matters, with an emphasis on California corporate income tax controversy.

Cormac Ryan focuses his practice on state and local tax matters, including multistate litigation, planning, audit defense and controversy issues.

Kit Ryan guides companies through every stage of their life cycle, from formation and early-stage financing to growth, strategic transactions and public offerings.

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

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

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