Tagged: Alcoholic Beverage Regulation

Bourbonomics took place on March 26, 2026, in Louisville, KY. Member Stephen Amato spoke, with Members Neal Morris, Anne-Tyler Morgan, Mitchel Denham, Cindy Effinger, Jack Wheat, and Bruce Paul attending.

The James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference took place from March 16-18, 2026, in Lexington, KY.

Louisville Business First featured McBrayer Hospitality Law Practice Chair Stephen Amato and Intellectual Property Practice Chair Mari‑Elise Paul on March 1st. They were interviewed regarding how a proactive legal and intellectual property strategy can support long‑term growth for distilled spirits producers.

McBrayer law supports bars and restaurants, retailers, and producers to keep their Kentucky alcoholic beverage licenses current.

Member Stephen Amato participated in a panel at Louisville Business First's Bourbonomics event, held on March 24 at the Ice House in downtown Louisville. Panelists shared insights into the evolving Kentucky bourbon industry and its future. Mr. Amato provided guidance to new businesses looking to enter the distilling industry, highlighting McBrayer as a top choice for their licensing needs. He shared his perspective on the bourbon industry, drawing from over 30 years of experience as an attorney, and discussed the challenges facing Kentucky's famous export and the industries that depend on it. Sponsors of the event included McBrayer, The Koetter Group, and Heaven Hill Brands.

McBrayer Member Stephen G. Amato was recently quoted in The Bourbon Flight from The Lane Report in an article regarding the impacts of the Kentucky bourbon boom on the legal field. 

McBrayer Member Stephen G. Amato will be presenting to the attendees of the Commercial Law League of American Southern Region Conference on Saturday, March 26, in Louisville, Kentucky. 

McBrayer Member Stephen G. Amato will present at the Third Annual James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference, held at the University of Kentucky. The conference, which brings together members of the alcoholic beverage industry, will be held March 14 to 16, 2022.