Our Team

Bill grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and is a third-generation Floridian. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida. Throughout his legal career, he has limited his practice to representing employers in labor and...

Creative, communicative lawyer helping alcohol beverage brands launch, grow, and thrive. Known for meticulously crafted agreements and a spirited grasp of disruptive technologies. Hannah Becker has a true passion for the legal and operational...

Richard presides over GrayRobinson’s regulated products practice and oversees the firm’s legal guidance, compliance, and support services for the alcohol beverage, cannabis, food, and tobacco products industries. Richard and his colleagues focus on...

Chris earned his certification as a Designated Professional Lobbyist from the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists and is an attorney admitted to practice in all Florida state courts. He has substantial experience handling government...

Attorney with a proven record of successfully guiding clients in the alcohol beverage space through all phases of development and licensing. Valerie Haber is well-positioned to help businesses that intersect with alcohol, having worked with clients...

Biff serves as chair of the board of GrayRobinson. He is a securities lawyer with experience in representing public and private companies as they address their capital needs. Biff has acted as general counsel to New York Stock Exchange companies,...

Mike's practice is focused on the legal aspects of corporate and business transactions. He brings to these matters a background in federal income tax consulting and financial accounting. Mike is a certified public accountant and worked as a tax...

Informed and insightful former state agency executive and director of Florida’s alcohol and tobacco regulatory program. Reputable experience managing regulatory policy development and enforcement in multiple industries. Thomas Philpot provides...

Angela Rotella, FRP is a Licensing Specialist/Paralegal in the Alcohol Beverage and Food Law Department and is based in the Tampa office. Angela assists food and beverage producers, manufacturers, importers, processors, distributors and retailers in...

Robert began his career as a legislative aide to the Florida House of Representatives for a district representing much of Orlando and Orange County. This "inside" experience in the halls of our state Capitol gives him a deep understanding of and a...

Offering tailored strategies for compliance, licensing, and large-scale transactions. Unique blend of in-house counsel and private practice experience providing effective solutions in highly regulated markets. Lauren Voke is an associate in the...

Licensing and compliance lawyer representing alcohol beverage, food, and hospitality clients across Florida and nationwide. Known for multistate licensure and transaction work. Grace Yang collaborates with alcohol beverage and food vendors in the...