Roger Clayton

Partner

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Phone


415-229-7887

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When compliance gets complex, Roger cuts through the noise with clarity and strategy. As a trusted advisor to alcohol suppliers and retailers nationwide, he helps clients stay ahead of regulations and avoid costly missteps.

Roger advises clients on everything from trade practice compliance and tied-house laws to marketing promotions, events, third-party delivery, and ecommerce. He also handles interstate direct shipping, drafts and negotiates distribution agreements, and manages state and federal licensing. When corporate changes are on the horizon, Roger conducts regulatory due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and restructures. He also represents clients in ABC investigations, administrative actions, and license protest proceedings.

Clients turn to Roger for his sharp insight, practical mindset, and ability to make complex rules feel manageable. Whether he’s guiding a new client through a compliant launch or helping a brand expand across multiple states, Roger brings consistency, focus, and deep regulatory knowledge to the table.

He’s also a frequent speaker on emerging compliance topics, including digital marketing, alcohol delivery, and third-party partnerships.

Outside the office, Roger enjoys backpacking, playing golf, and relaxing with his wife and their dog.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

  • Associate, Clyde & Co US LLP 
  • Associate, Higgs, Fletcher & Mack LLP 
  • J.D., California Western School of Law, 2014
  • B.A., University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2011

RECOGNITIONS

  • Northern California Super Lawyers® “Rising Star” – 2019 to 2025
  • U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Full Tuition Scholarship Recipient

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • “Social Media & Online Advertising” – NCSLA Annual Conference
  • Legal Professionals Panel – 20th Annual Sovos ShipCompliant Wine Summit
  • “Beyond the Bouncer: Modern Tools for Preventing Underage Sales” – NCSLA Central West Conference

Roger delivers practical guidance in moments when clarity matters most.

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