Michael Sard

Owner, Sard & Leff, LLC

Michael Sard is a founding member and partner at Sard & Leff, LLC, a law firm specializing in alcoholic beverages regulation and public policy.1 2 He is licensed to practice law in Georgia and Florida.2 Sard has extensive experience in alcohol licensing, liquor licensing, hospitality law, government relations, and related areas.1

Career

Founded Sard & Leff, LLC in October 20061
Previously worked as an attorney at Fine and Block from 1992 to 20061
Headed the beverage alcohol section at Fine and Block before starting his own firm2

Education

B.A. in Political Science from Emory University (1982-1986)1 2
J.D. from University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law (1986-1989)1 2

Professional Memberships

Founding Member of The Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys and Consultants (AAIAC)2
Sustaining Member of National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Attorneys (NAABLA)2
Associate Member of National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA)2

Awards and Recognition

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating2
Excellence in Education Award, Georgia Association of Business Tax Officials, 20082

Sard has been involved in various government task forces and boards, including the City of Atlanta Alcohol Technical Advisory Group and the Buckhead Green Space Action Plan Steering Committee.2