Practice Expertise
Areas of Practice
- Hospitality, Alcohol & Leisure Industry Group
Profile
Jaci P. Flug is a partner in the Hospitality, Alcohol, and Leisure Industry Group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. She is a seasoned legal professional with a remarkable track record of guiding tech startups and corporations through complex legal landscapes. Ms. Flug has previously served as general counsel and senior vice president at Drizly, the nation’s leading and largest e-commerce platform for on-demand alcohol delivery. During this time, Ms. Flug played a pivotal role in the company's journey, from series C fundraising to its $1.1 billion acquisition by an American tech giant – a deal that involved extensive scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission. Beyond this, Ms. Flug has provided important counsel on a wide spectrum of legal matters, ranging from litigation and employment law to contracting, privacy, security, and marketing. Moreover, she is a recognized authority in the beverage alcohol industry, having expertly managed industry and regulatory affairs, fostering crucial relationships with regulators, legislators, industry members, and trade associations. She frequently lectures on the topic of beverage alcohol e-commerce.
Ms. Flug also previously served as general counsel for a tech company with ancillary services to cannabis industries, interacting with regulatory bodies and members of state and local legislatures and advocating for strong social equity programs. As general counsel for the New York State Liquor Authority, she advised the Board on all disciplinary, licensing, and trade practice matters, including the legislation concerning the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of alcohol in the State of New York.
Ms. Flug also previously served as general counsel for a tech company with ancillary services to cannabis industries, interacting with regulatory bodies and members of state and local legislatures and advocating for strong social equity programs. As general counsel for the New York State Liquor Authority, she advised the Board on all disciplinary, licensing, and trade practice matters, including the legislation concerning the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of alcohol in the State of New York.
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Supreme Court of the United States, 2006
Education
- J.D., cum laude, New York Law School, 2001 Special Topics Editor, New York Law School Journal of Human Rights
- Special Topics Editor, New York Law School Journal of Human Rights
- B.A., SUNY Geneseo, American Studies, 1998
Areas of Practice
- Hospitality, Alcohol & Leisure Industry Group
Professional Career
Articles
- Supplier Advertising with Third Parties
- The Difference E-Commerce Makes (Taxes)
- Beyond the Three-Tier System: Unraveling the Complexities of Consumer Data Compliance
- Credit Card Surcharges, Who Wants to Pay Them?
- It’s Three-Tier Compliant! Really?
- Influencers, Alcohol Brands & Deceptive Advertising Regulations
- In an Enforcement Action against Kroger, the Florida DABT Imposes Brick-and-Mortar Standards on E-Commerce Sales
- Massachusetts Levels the Playing Field for Direct Wine Shippers – Some May Need to Change Their Business Model
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