Tagged: Stephen G. Amato

McBrayer PLLC notches another year of exceptional client service with 50 attorneys honored in the 2027 editions of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

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.

We are proud to share that a record number of McBrayer attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list. This year, forty of our lawyers were named, a testament to our firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence.

McBrayer PLLC proudly celebrates another year of growth and achievement, with a record-breaking 54 attorneys honored in the 2026 editions of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

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.