Christopher Thiemann Joins Pillsbury in Regulatory Expertise Boost
Advisor - People | Jun 04, 2025 | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Christopher Thiemann, a former manager of the distilled spirits program at the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), has joined Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Washington, DC. With expertise in federal alcohol regulations and deep industry connections, Thiemann aims to enhance the Wine, Beer & Spirits Law practice. Before joining Pillsbury, Thiemann contributed to modernizing regulations related to the labeling and advertising of alcoholic beverages at TTB. Pillsbury is recognized by Chambers USA for its leadership in representing alcohol beverage clients and offers comprehensive services in regulatory compliance, litigation, and transactional matters.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Alcoholic Beverages Industry
Geography
- United States – The article discusses Pillsbury's Wine, Beer & Spirits Law practice located in the United States and the regulatory expertise provided pertains to U.S. federal alcohol regulations.
Industry
- Legal Services – The article focuses on the hiring of a legal expert to Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, which is a law firm.
- Alcoholic Beverages Industry – Pillsbury advises companies in the wine, beer, and spirits sectors, and the new hire, Christopher Thiemann, has expertise in federal alcohol regulations.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Thiemann | New Hire | People | Former Distilled Spirits Program Manager at the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. |
| Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP | Employer | Company | A law firm with a preeminent Wine, Beer & Spirits Law practice recognized by Chambers USA as an industry leader. |
| Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) | Former Employer | Government | The federal agency where Christopher Thiemann managed the distilled spirits regulatory program. |
| Carrie Bonnington | Practice Leader | People | Leader of the Wine, Beer & Spirits Law practice at Pillsbury. |