Meet Josh Aubuchon

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Overview

Mr. Aubuchon represents clients before the Florida legislative and executive branches on a variety of matters, including alcoholic beverages, property and automobile insurance, tort reform and healthcare. He has a solid understanding of how to effectively advocate on behalf of clients in both these branches of state government. In addition, Mr. Aubuchon assists clients in the areas of federal and state alcohol beverage licensing, and administrative and regulatory issues. He currently serves as the general counsel and lobbyist to the Florida Brewers Guild.

Credentials

EDUCATION

  • Florida State University College of Law, J.D., Certificate in International Law
  • University of Florida, M.A., Political Communication
  • University of Florida, B.A., History; Minor, Asian Studies

BAR ADMISSIONS/LICENSES

  • Florida

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Brewers Association, Government Affairs Committee
  • The Florida Bar, Governmental and Public Policy Advocacy Committee
  • Capital Area Gator Club, Executive Board Member
  • Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend, Board Member
  • Phi Kappa Tau, Beta Iota Chapter, Board of Governors
  • O’Connell Society

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2016, 2018, 2019
  • Class 1 of Thunderdome Tallahassee, Legal Aid Foundation of the Tallahassee Bar Association
  • Florida Legal Elite “Up & Comer,” Florida Trend magazine, 2013
  • Leadership Tallahassee, Class XXX
  • Florida Blue Key Leadership Honorary, President, 2004
  • University of Florida Hall of Fame

Multimedia

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Walmart to Offer an Alcohol Delivery Service in Florida

Newsradio 970 WFLA’s AM Tampa Bay

In an interview with AM Tampa Bay, Senior Counsel Joshua Aubuchon discussed Walmart offering an alcohol delivery service in Florida. They look at issues like using proper identification to avoid serving minors, liability, limits per customer and abiding by blue laws.

Publications

How The Beer Industry Can Brew Better Franchise Laws

Unknown to most outside the beer industry, so-called “franchise laws” refer to the statutory restrictions that govern the relationships between brewers and distributors (wholesalers) which limit or severely restrict the ability of a brewer to change their distributor. While I offer the caveat that many brewers work well with their partners in distribution, the many brewers also deal with the futility of effecting changes to their distribution agreements due to the hurdles in place through state franchise laws.

 Guild-Affiliated PACs

The New Brewer

The Pros to Forming a Political Action Committee

Public Policy attorney Josh Aubuchon analyzes the benefits for small businesses when forming a political action committee and explains why these businesses should consult with an experienced election law attorney when doing so.

Speaking Engagements

The Florida Chamber Insurance Summit

MODERATOR, GENETIC TESTS CAN LEAD TO BETTER PRICING AND MORE CHOICE / NOVEMBER 4-5, 2019

Florida Brewers Guild Annual Conference 2018

DISCUSSION WITH DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATORS; ASK ME ANYTHING WITH FBG GENERAL COUNSEL, JOSH AUBUCHON; FIRESIDE CHAT ON DISTRIBUTOR ISSUES / AUGUST 6-8, 2018

Guild Seminar – State Lobbying 101

CRAFT BREWERS CONFERENCE & BREWEXPO AMERICA / APRIL 30-MAY 3, 2018

The Florida Chamber Insurance Summit

NOVEMBER 2-3, 2017

Florida Legislative Summary & Legislative Strategy

BREWERS ASSOCIATION’S NATIONAL GUILDS GATHERING / JUNE 2, 2017

“The Gun Slingers” – Why Tallahassee Matters

THE FLORIDA BAR’S YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION 2016 GOVERNMENT SYMPOSIUM / MAY 25, 2016

Simulated Committee Meeting

PRACTICING BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE / DECEMBER 11, 2015

The Florida Chamber Insurance Summit

OCTOBER 26-28, 2015

The Eighth Annual Florida Chamber Insurance Summit

JANUARY 26-28, 2015

Simulated Floor Session

PRACTICING BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE / JANUARY 31, 2014

The Seventh Annual Florida Chamber Insurance Summit

MODERATOR, STOLI: STILL BEST LEFT TO VODKA / JANUARY 15-17, 2014

Beer Industry of Florida Business Session

GUEST SPEAKER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FLORIDA BREWERS GUILD / NOVEMBER 7, 2013

The Emerging Craft Beer Industry in Florida

BEER INDUSTRY OF FLORIDA’S 66TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE / NOVEMBER 2012