Join Women of the Vine & Spirits and special guest, Corporate Member WSWA for the live webinar:
The U.S. Beverage Alcohol Regulatory System: An Introduction to the Role of States in Regulating Alcohol
July 10th, 2018
1:00 p.m. PST / 4:00 p.m. EST
Hosted by: Jake Hegeman, Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, WSWA
Interested in How the U.S. Beverage Alcohol Marketplace is Regulated? Join Women of the Vine & Spirits and the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America for a live webinar on the basics of how beverage alcohol, both foreign and domestic, is regulated at the state levels. This 30 minute webinar will touch on key concepts including label approvals, licensing, distribution, and trade practice and is intended to provide an overview of how industry members operate within the 50 states and Washington D.C.
Prior to rejoining Stateside Associates, Jake served as National State Liaison at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). As a liaison, Jake worked alongside agency leadership and state agriculture officials to improve regulatory processes and enhance communication and coordination across a range of animal and plant health issues.
Jake previously worked at Stateside Associates from 2004-2008 as Senior Regulatory Counsel where he managed the Regulatory Services Division and managed numerous research and compliance projects in the energy, environment and retail arenas.
Originally from upstate New York, Jake earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and his Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School, both with honors. Jake is a member of the New York State Bar and resides in Alexandria, Virginia.
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) is the national trade association representing the wholesale tier of the wine and spirits industry. It is dedicated to advancing the interests and independence of wholesale distributors and brokers of wine and spirits.
Founded in 1943, WSWA has nearly 400 member companies in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and its members distribute more than 80 percent of all wines and spirits sold at wholesale in the United States.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., WSWA provides its members with representation before Congress, executive agencies, regulatory bodies, courts, and other alcohol beverage industry organizations. In addition, WSWA offers a wide range of services in the areas of public affairs, education and social responsibility, as well as valuable cost-saving programs.
