CLG Expands with Of Counsel

Christopoulos Law Group is pleased to welcome to the firm, Matthew D. Botting. His addition further expands our ability to provide strategic insight to the beverage alcohol and hospitality law industry.

Matthew brings more than 30 years of California state government legal experience, including 17 years as General Counsel for the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). He advises beverage alcohol industry importers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers on compliance and regulatory matters. During his tenure at ABC, he handled key precedential decisions, legislation, appeals and regulatory matters. He also has private practice and government experience, including serving as Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, and is a frequent speaker on alcohol law and compliance.

We look forward to Matthew’s continued integration into our team and the valuable contribution he will bring to our firm and the community!

Christopoulos Law Group is the premier, Chicago-based law firm representing clients nationwide in all tiers and facets of the Beverage Alcohol and Hospitality Industry. Combined, our seasoned professionals bring over five decades of years of experience to clients and provide substantial legal services to the industry, including related litigation, the acquisition and sale of brands, distributorships and retail establishments, the negotiation of distribution and other related agreements, federal, state and local license applications and federal and state trade practice advice.