We understand the regulatory and policy challenges and opportunities in the food business, from farm to table. Our expertise extends from food and milk producers to processors, distributors, hospitality providers, and restaurants.
Industries Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Meet Our Agriculture, Food & Beverage Team
Rob Marchant
President and Partner
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Andrew Hitt
Partner
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Denise Bode
Partner
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Tami Buckner
Partner
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Karen Timberlake
Partner
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Jeff Thormodsgaard
Partner
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Sarah Helton
Partner
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Tom Schreibel
Chief Resources Officer and Partner
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Mickey Foti
Principal
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Evan Zeppos
Principal and Senior Affairs Advisor
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Chip Englander
Senior Advisor
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Tyler Foti
Senior Associate
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Alex Nichols
Senior Associate
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Patrick Firth
Associate
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John Zordani
Associate
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Harrison Collins
Legislative Assistant
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AG, FOOD & BEV ARTICLES
A Look at Illinois’ New Laws
July 1 not only marks the beginning of the new fiscal year, it is also the effective date for a number of new Illinois...
Illinois Gaming Expansion
After several years of discussion of gaming expansion in Illinois – especially for casino expansion – the Illinois General Assembly and Governor Pritzker have...
Michael Best Strategies Hosts D.C. Open House
On Wednesday, May 1st, Michael Best & Friedrich and Michael Best Strategies hosted an open house in their new Washington, D.C. office. Held on...
FEATURED INFOGRAPHIC
Wet and Seasonable: Early Forecasts for Wisconsin Farmers
The National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) are predicting a wetter than normal 2018 growing season in Wisconsin, accompanied by seasonable temperatures.
For the April to June planting period, NCEP predicts average temperatures and wetter conditions. Here’s the long-range map showing predicted rainfall in the...
