As part of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators on June 16th, 2025, Wilson Sonsini partner Michelle Yost Hale will speak on the panel, "Antitrust on Tap: Mergers, Market, Enforcement and the Future of Competition in the Alcohol Industry."
With increased antitrust scrutiny on the beverage alcohol sector, the panel will explore current legal challenges facing the industry. Topics will include recent enforcement actions, competitive concerns surrounding mergers and market behavior, and potential shifts in regulatory priorities under the Trump administration. Panelists will also offer insights into how stakeholders can navigate this evolving legal landscape.
For more information on the conference, please visit the event website.
Hannah Hebertson
hhebertson@wsgr.com
Michelle Hale focuses on complex, government-facing antitrust matters. Michelle regularly represents companies before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice in conduct and merger investigations, including specializing in matters involving investigations into potential Robinson-Patman Act violations. This experience informs her ability to provide effective antitrust counseling on a wide range of business conduct, including joint ventures, collaborations, and pricing and distribution, among others. She also has extensive experience navigating through the complexities of the U.S. HSR and multi-jurisdictional filing processes.