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Registration Form REGISTER TODAY The Center for Policy Presents for the the Fourth Annual Center for Alcohol Policy’s Fourth Annual Alcohol Symposium!

Three Ways To Register: 1. Register online: www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org Alcohol Law 2. Mail completed registration form with payment to: Center for Alcohol Policy 1101 King Street, Suite 600-A Symposium Alexandria, VA 22314 3. Fax to: 703-739-0851 Attn: Legal Symposium Exploring Issues Surrounding NAME Alcohol Law, Regulation and PREFERRED NAME (FOR BADGE) Litigation TITLE

COMPANY September 11-13, 2011

ADDRESS The Hyatt Regency Chicago Chicago, CITY STATE ZIP CLE Credits Pending

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REGISTRATION FEES Before After August 19, 2011 August 19, 2011 ❑ Full Registrants $599 $699 Featuring: ❑ Government Officials $199 $299 The Honorable Rob McKenna, Washington Attorney General and ❑ Full-time Judges $199 $299 President, National Association of Attorneys General ❑ 501c(3) Organizations $199 $299 Edward Dawson, Former Law Clerk to Justice Anthony Kennedy, Partner, PAYMENT METHOD Yetter Coleman LLP 1. Make check payable to: Center for Alcohol Policy Stephen Diamond, Professor of Alcoholic Beverage Law, University of Miami 2. Credit Card ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard Tom Fisher, Solicitor General of Indiana ACCOUNT NO. EXP. DATE Patrick Lynch, Former Attorney General of , Patrick Lynch NAME ON CREDIT CARD Group

CARDHOLDER ADDRESS for the Fourth Annual Jerry Oliver, Former Chief of Police (, Richmond and Pasadena) and State Alcohol Regulator

SIGNATURE Steven Schmidt, Sr. Vice President of Public Policy/Communications, National Alcohol Beverage Control Association 1101 King Street, Suite 600-A 1101 King Street, 22314 Alexandria, VA www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org

Questions? Call 703-519-3090 or e-mail Register TODAY Law Alcohol Symposium [email protected]. Educational Sessions Schedule Keynote Remarks st 21 Amendment and Supreme Court Roundup The Honorable Rob McKenna, Washington Attorney General Sunday, September 11 1:00 – 5:15 p.m. This panel will address recent alcohol-related litigation around the country as well and President, National Association of Attorneys General Educational Sessions IV – VII as highlight important U.S. Supreme Court decisions that could impact states. 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. The role of the attorney general in upholding a state’s alcohol Registration 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Developments in Franchise Law continues to be a key focus of alcohol policy debates. Attorney Reception This panel will address recent actions related to the relationships between General McKenna will reflect on issues including the role state 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. alcohol suppliers and alcohol distributors, and it will highlight potential future attorneys general play in policy debates about alcohol; a state’s role under the 21st Welcome Reception Tuesday, September 13 activities in this important area of alcohol codes. Amendment; society’s interest in fighting the abuse of alcohol, underage drinking Monday, September 12 7:30 a.m. – Noon and crime; and protecting small businesses and consumers. Age Verification and Alcohol Registration 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The U.S. Supreme Court, several circuit courts and many state legislatures Registration have addressed issues related to age verification. This panel will explore several 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Presenters: Continental Breakfast cases in this field and offer the perspectives of state alcohol regulators and a 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Fred Biesecker, Partner, Ice Miller LLP (Indianapolis, IN) state solicitor general. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Edward Dawson, Partner, Yetter Coleman LLP (Austin, TX) Educational Sessions VIII – X Controversial Alcoholic Drinks: Past, Present and Future 8:30 a.m. – Noon Recent news headlines have brought renewed attention to some controversial Brannon Denning, Professor, Samford University Cumberland School of Law (Birmingham, AL) Educational Sessions I - III Afternoon alcoholic products. The debate over which alcoholic products should or should Departures not be sold – from grain alcohol to large containers to high alcohol products – is Stephen Diamond, Professor of Alcoholic Beverage Law, University of Miami (Coral Noon – 1:00 p.m. generating discussion about industry responsibility and the role of state and Gables, FL) Lunch federal regulations. Tom Fisher, Solicitor General of Indiana (Indianapolis, IN) Bruce Livingston, Executive Director, Marin Institute (San Rafael, CA) Law Enforcement’s Role in Alcohol Policy About the Hyatt Regency Chicago National surveys indicate that public safety is one of the most important Patrick Lynch, Former Attorney General of Rhode Island, Patrick Lynch Group issues influencing alcohol policy decisions and enforcement. In both control (Providence, RI) Experience the heartbeat of Illinois at the Hyatt and licensing states, however, new pressures are challenging current alcohol John Maisch, General Counsel, Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Regency Chicago, ideally situated along the regulation and taxing regulatory resources. This panel will explore the radically Commission (Oklahoma City, OK) Magnificent Mile — one of the greatest avenues in changing demands of alcohol regulation and alcohol law enforcement. Craig Miller, Special Investigator, Arizona Department of Licenses and Control the world. Immerse yourself in this Windy City hotel (Phoenix, AZ) situated among irresistible cuisine, Avenue Privatization of State-Run Alcohol Systems Francis Monahan, Director, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control shopping, the famous Grant and Millennium Parks, Recent efforts to remove state governments from existing sale and distribution (Richmond, VA) world class museums and more! functions have generated attention in both the media and at the ballot box. Many of these state systems fuel significant revenue streams in addition to Jason Morris, Founding Partner, Withey Morris, PLC (Phoenix, AZ) Hotel Reservations regulating the industry. This session will explore the privatization debate from Jerry Oliver, Former Chief of Police (Detroit, Richmond and Pasadena) and State All hotel reservations should be made directly Alcohol Regulator (Phoenix, AZ) various perspectives, including public health, state regulators and industry. through: Brian Paul, Partner, Ice Miller LLP (Indianapolis, IN) 324 Liquor & Midcal: What Do They Really Mean? Hyatt Regency Chicago State alcohol laws tend to attract Supreme Court antitrust jurisprudence; the Robert Pezzolesi, President and Founder, Center for Alcohol Policy 151 East Wacker Dr. Solutions (Syracuse, NY) specific details of these cases, however, often are very unique. The federal Chicago, IL 60601 government both notes the importance of alcohol pricing restrictions for public Paul Pisano, Sr. Vice President and General Counsel, National Wholesalers Phone: 312-565-1234 health considerations while also discouraging pricing restrictions because of Association (Alexandria, VA) Web: www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com antitrust factors. This session will examine two cases from 25 years ago and David Raber, Partner, Lumpe and Raber (Columbus, OH) The Hyatt Regency Chicago is the official hotel for this symposium. When their relevance today. Steven Schmidt, Sr. Vice President of Public Policy/Communications, National Alcohol making reservations, be sure to identify yourself as a participant of the Beverage Control Association (Alexandria, VA) Hot Topics in Litigation and Regulation Center for Alcohol Policy Alcohol Law Symposium to secure the special This panel will explore a wide variety of issues and challenges facing state Stephanie Stumbo, Malt Beverage Administrator, Department of Alcoholic negotiated rate of $229 per night plus for single/double occupancy. Beverage Control (Frankfort, KY) alcohol regulators and attorneys, from budget pressures to understanding Government employees receive a special per diem rate of $173 plus taxes which proposed laws would be subject to legal challenge. Hear from experts in Dr. Don Ziegler, Director, Prevention and Healthy Lifestyles, American Medical per night. The last day to make hotel reservations and receive the the field as they discuss issues their states have been facing in 2011. Association (Chicago, IL) discounted room rate is Friday, August 19, 2011. The Center for Additional speakers and program details will be posted to www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org. Alcohol Policy’s guest room block can sell out prior to August 19. Don’t Diverse Stakeholders Confronting Alcohol Policy delay. Once the block is sold, rooms and rates cannot be guaranteed. Often alcohol policy debates involve similar organizations airing their Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit perspectives. This session will highlight additional stakeholders in alcohol Cancellation and Refund Policies policy debates, why they are interested in this subject and what they see as The Center for Alcohol Policy is seeking appropriate CLE accreditation for the 2011 challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Alcohol Law Symposium. A list of states offering accreditation will be posted to Full refunds will be given (less a $50 administrative fee) only if notice of The Timeless Importance of Toward Liquor Control www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org. In 2010, every attendee was able to secure CLE cancellation is provided by Tuesday, September 6, 2011. credits, and nearly 40 states approved CLE accreditation. In 1933, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. commissioned Raymond B. Fosdick and Albert Requests for refunds must be in writing and mailed to: L. Scott to study alcohol regulation and prepare America for the return of legal alcohol and its regulation following the passage of the 21st Amendment which About the Center Center for Alcohol Policy ended . This panel will discuss how Toward Liquor Control provided 1101 King Street, Suite 600-A guidance to policymakers as they set up regulatory systems for alcohol and the The Center for Alcohol Policy is a 501c(3) organization that educates policymakers, Alexandria, VA 22314 extent to which that framework still exists today. regulators and the public about alcohol, its uniqueness and its regulation. To learn more, visit www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org No refunds will be made after Wednesday, September 7, 2011.