Join us in Clearwater, Florida for this can’t miss event as our industry’s premier thought leaders gather to discuss the political, legislative, and legal issues facing America’s family-owned wholesalers.
Who should attend? WSWA wholesaler members, state association leadership, government affairs consultants, and regulatory staff are encouraged to attend.
It’s Back! Begin your WSPC experience with collaborative discussions on key issues facing our industry alongside other state associations and lobbyists. Learn more about successful strategies as well as lessons learned taken across the country you can adopt in your statehouse during next year’s legislative session.
Once you register, you will receive an email to choose the breakout issues you wish to participant.
Tuesday morning is dedicated to taking a deep dive into the policy issue that caught fire this year, with WSWA having tracked over 140 bills in 36 states since January! Bring your questions! We’ll kick off with a hemp 101 tutorial, a level set of current regulatory and legislative landscapes. Then the conversation will move to a discussion reviewing legislative language considerations. Hear directly from the hemp industry with Diana Eberlein Chair, Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives. The session will end with an open forum and time to talk amongst your colleagues.
Speakers:
Jake Hegeman, General Counsel, Senior Vice President of Legal and Regulatory, WSWA
Mary Clarke, Assistant General Counsel, Vice President of Legal and Regulatory, WSWA
Dawson Hobbs, Executive Vice President, Government Affairs, WSWA
Colin Phillips, Manager, State Affairs, WSWA
Audrey Ramsden, Manager, State Affairs, WSWA
Diana Eberlein, Chair, Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives
Join the legal and regulatory team for a review of the latest litigation and regulatory policy issues impacting the industry. Expect a review of notable caselaw developments in the interstate retail shipping, direct-to-consumer, and self-distribution arenas along with the latest on TTB matters and emerging state regulatory issues the team is tracking.
Speakers:
Mary Clarke, Assistant General Counsel, Vice President of Legal and Regulatory, WSWA
Moderator: Jake Hegeman, General Counsel, Senior Vice President of Legal and Regulatory, WSWA
Speaker: Bill Tomaziewski, former General Counsel, Wine.com
This year has seen significant developments in Washington. WSWA’s EVP, Government Affairs Dawson Hobbs will walk attendees through what these changes mean for our industry and how WSWA is working to advance wholesaler interests on Capitol Hill. Learn how WSWA is tackling major issues including anti-alcohol sentiment, comprehensive federal cannabis and hemp regulation, tariffs, the Section 199A Qualified Business Income Tax Deduction, and more.
Speakers:
More information coming soon!
