In 1987, after ten successful years as Chief Counsel to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, Irene F. Bahr established the Bahr Law Firm, which in 2019 became the Bahr Anderson Law Group, LLC. Our firm is one of the few firms in Illinois that concentrates its practice in advising and defending members of the Beverage Alcohol Industry, from the smallest mom and pop business, to large national and international companies who wish to sell, manufacture, or distribute alcohol anywhere throughout the State of Illinois.
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Administrative law Attorney | Mar 03
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Irene has been respected for decades as the go to lawyer in the state of Illinois on liquor licensing issues. She is a past president of the Illinois State Bar Association. She is the best in her field."
Unknown Attorney | May 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Irene is recognized nationally as an expert in liquor law. She represents many large corporate and national brands. Irene is a true professional in very sense of the word. She advocates hard for clients and is respected by her colleagues for her legal knowledge, expertise, and litigation experience. She has served as the Illinois State Bar Association President and is an outstanding leader."