Dimitrios G. Christopoulos to Examine Advocacy and Defense in the Legislative Forum on Behalf of ABDI

Dimitrios G. Christopoulos will join Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois Vice President Christopher Coleman to share key insights on the role of government and stakeholders, lobbying regulations and the impact of financial contributions on policymaking in the ABDI Future Leaders session “Advocacy and Defense in the Legislative Forum.”

The two will discuss critical elements of government affairs, including the varied experiences of professionals in the field, the role of lobbyists, the influence of PACs size and corporate and individual contributions, as well as the legislative process. They will also cover stakeholders in Illinois’ alcohol distribution landscape and explore the idea of reputation as currency.

This presentation is for ABDI members only and will be on Wednesday, April 16 at 8 am CT. Members will receive a link to the presentation with materials directly from ABDI by the end of the day on Monday, April 14.

Christopoulos Dickens attorneys prepare a monthly presentation on trending industry topics on behalf of ABDI. Our next presentation will occur on Wednesday, May 21, at 8:00 am CT.

Dimitri has extensive experience representing suppliers, importers, distributors and retailers before federal, state and local regulatory commissions. Clients seek his unique and intricate understanding of all aspects of the beverage alcohol and hospitality industry in Chicago, throughout Illinois and nationwide. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has taught other attorneys on industry issues for continuing legal education.

Christopher Coleman serves as Vice President of the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI), where he leads the association’s lobbying and policy efforts, working with industry partners and legislators to promote and implement alcohol policy that is supportive and consistent with the three-tier regulatory system. His background includes more than a decade in state government, including serving as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Illinois Senate President.

ABDI is the unified voice of beer distributors in Illinois, dedicated to advocating for the interests of beer wholesalers and their employees. Committed to upholding the integrity of the three-tier system, ABDI promotes responsible beer sales and consumption throughout the state. Learn more about ABDI here.