Jennifer R. Niesen Honored Among Law Bulletin Media’s 2026 40 Under Forty

“It’s an honor to be included on this list,” Jennifer said. “I’m grateful to our clients, who bring us their hardest questions and trust us to work through them. There’s nothing better than watching a business we helped license open its doors.”

She also counsels clients on hemp beverages, where the regulatory landscape is still evolving. This year she was invited, for the second time, to speak at a national legal conference in Washington, D.C., on where hemp beverage regulation is headed in Illinois and nationally.

Jennifer is equally committed to advancing other women in hospitality and alcohol law. She led a “Women in Alcohol” continuing legal education panel for the Chicago Bar Association, presents regularly for the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation and remains a driving force in connecting women leaders throughout the industry.

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 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.

Law Bulletin Media’s 40 Under Forty list recognizes 40 Illinois attorneys under the age of 40 for their character, legal skills, accomplishments and commitment to the community. Honorees are selected from nominations submitted by the legal community statewide and are featured in a special publication produced by Chicago Lawyer and the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. To learn more about Law Bulletin Media, visit their website here.