GrayRobinson Welcomes Mary Clarke to Regulated Products Section

Clarke to advise clients on federal and state regulatory, legislative, and compliance matters affecting the alcohol beverage industry, emerging products, and other highly regulated markets.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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GrayRobinson, a multidimensional legal and consulting firm, has announced that Mary Clarke has joined the firm's Regulated Products Section as a senior associate. Based in the Washington, D.C. office, Clarke will advise clients on federal and state regulatory, legislative, and compliance matters affecting the alcohol beverage industry, emerging products, and other highly regulated markets.

Why it matters

The addition of Mary Clarke to GrayRobinson's Regulated Products Section, which includes the firm's nationally ranked Alcohol Law Team, Food Law Team, and Cannabis Law Team, strengthens the firm's ability to provide comprehensive legal and regulatory guidance to clients navigating the complex and evolving landscape of highly regulated industries.

The details

In her new role, Clarke will advise clients on trade practice compliance for alcohol beverage and hemp-derived products, e-commerce considerations, and other issues at the intersection of regulation and business operations. She will also engage with federal and state agencies, including the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

  • Mary Clarke joined GrayRobinson's Regulated Products Section in February 2026.

The players

Mary Clarke

A senior associate who has joined GrayRobinson's Regulated Products Section to advise clients on federal and state regulatory, legislative, and compliance matters affecting the alcohol beverage industry, emerging products, and other highly regulated markets.

Elizabeth DeConti

A GrayRobinson shareholder and the chair of the firm's Regulated Products Section.

GrayRobinson

A multidimensional legal and consulting firm with nearly 300 professionals that partners with successful businesses and enterprising individuals to close pivotal deals, resolve disputes, anticipate industry shifts, and harness forward momentum.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to welcome Mary to our Regulated Products Section. Her in-house, private-sector, and legislative experience gives her a broad perspective that will help clients navigate regulatory risk, complex compliance frameworks, and evolving policy priorities. Mary's business-focused approach and understanding of how regulatory, legislative, and trade practice matters converge will be a valuable resource for clients in alcohol, emerging products such as hemp, and other highly regulated markets.”

— Elizabeth DeConti, GrayRobinson Shareholder and Regulated Products Section Chair (BusinessWire)

“Joining GrayRobinson's Regulated Products Section in Washington, D.C., is an exciting step in my career. The team's approach mirrors my own philosophy of delivering exceptional client service, and I am eager to collaborate with such a talented group to help clients navigate the complex regulatory and compliance landscape.”

— Mary Clarke (BusinessWire)

The takeaway

The addition of Mary Clarke to GrayRobinson's Regulated Products Section strengthens the firm's ability to provide comprehensive legal and regulatory guidance to clients navigating the complex and evolving landscape of highly regulated industries, such as the alcohol beverage, emerging products, and other sectors.