As seen on King Wine Law Society –
SPEAKER: CANDACE MOON “THE CRAFT BEER ATTORNEY”
WINE LAW WEEK 2015 | October 19, 2015 | Davis, CA
For the first event of Wine Law Week 2015, KHWLS hosted Candace Moon, attorney and founder of The Craft Beer Attorney, for a lunchtime talk on the craft brewing of beer. Ms. Moon gave a presentation on her personal history in the craft brewing industry and particular legal challenges for craft breweries in California compared to elsewhere.
Originally inspired to by her observed need for craft beer attorneys while working as a bartender in law school, Ms. Moon opened her own practice in 2008 in southern California and considers over 150 California craft breweries as clients, about a quarter of all California craft breweries.
Her practice deals with legal issues relating to business formation, contract review, trademark protection, employment law, and various licensing. Specifically, she assists in land use, employment, and production contracts review as well as trademark protections of new craft brewing flavors. Outside of craft brewing, she increasingly works with craft distilleries that are an up and coming industry in California.
Though she told members and guests that she is a lifelong fan of stouts, she currently considers sours her favorite style.
KHWLS Co-Presidents Albert Vontz IV and Olivia Filbrandt with Candace Moon, “The Craft Beer Attorney.”