WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Prominent business and real estate law firm Newmeyer Dillion is pleased to announce that Michael Krueger, counsel in the Walnut Creek office, has been named to The Recorder’s 2019 California Trailblazers list. This inaugural award, developed by the business arm of The Recorder, recognizes legal professionals in California who have moved the needle on the practice, policy and technological advancement of their practice.

Michael was recognized for his work advising clients in the food and restaurant industry. A full-service business lawyer, Michael guides food businesses in every aspect of their business – from finance (including opportunity zone investments), to real estate, to labor and employment, to intellectual property. He helps clients stay competitive and identify new opportunities for growth by embracing the middleman economy through advances in food industry technology.

“It is a true honor to be named among the top innovators and thought leaders in the California legal industry,” said Michael. “As a former business owner and general counsel, I have learned firsthand how to use creative strategies to fuel attractive business opportunities. This experience has guided my approach to serving clients in the fast-changing food industry, and I am proud to be part of a firm that has granted me flexibility in my practice to pursue new paths and innovative ideas to better support my clients.”

The Recorder’s full list of 2019 California Trailblazers was distributed in a special supplement on June 24, and subscribers can view the full list of profiles here.