About HospitalityLawyer.com

Connecting Hotels & Restaurants with Lawyers That Just Get It. HospitalityLawyer.com® is the hub for hospitality law—where hotel and restaurant owners, operators, corporate counsel, and industry professionals find the legal resources, education, and expertise they need to navigate this complex sector. We also serve attorneys building practices in one of the industry's most dynamic fields.

For Hospitality Owners, Operators & Corporate Counsel

Whether you're an owner, operator, or in-house counsel at a hospitality group, you face complex legal challenges: development deals, real estate transactions, franchise agreements, labor and employment issues, licensing, regulatory compliance, risk management, contract negotiations. You need legal expertise grounded in how this industry actually works. We connect you with a network of hospitality law specialists, plus resources and community designed specifically for hospitality businesses.

For Risk, Compliance, Finance & Operations Professionals

Managing hospitality operations means staying ahead of regulatory changes, risk exposure, compliance requirements, and operational challenges. Our resources, education, and community help you navigate these complexities with confidence.

For Hospitality Lawyers

Whether you're established or building your practice, we help you grow. Join our community to access referrals, build authority, earn credentials, and network with peers who get the hospitality space.

What We Provide:

Industry-recognized credential that sets you apart.

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Our annual event brings together attorneys, owners, operators, and industry professionals. Latest cases, trends, compliance challenges, and unmatched networking.

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50-state compliance library, templates, checklists, case law, academic journals, and ongoing education.

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Connect with attorneys, owners, operators, and industry professionals building careers and businesses in hospitality.

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The Team Behind HospitalityLawyer.com

Stephen Barth

Founder | sbarth@hospitalitylawyer.com

Marilyn Faz

Event Coordinator & Marketing Manager

marilyn@hospitalitylawyer.com

Huyen Pham

Sales & Marketing Manager

hayley@hospitalitylawyer.com

Reagan Welch

Assistant Director of Research & Social Media

reagan@hospitalitylawyer.com