Prior to joining Ardis, Mitch served as Director of Compliance at New Realm Brewing Co. and Associate at Taylor English Duma LLP and TFH Legal. These experiences have given Mitch a comprehensive understanding of the compliance hurdles and occasional pitfalls that face hospitality businesses.

While in law school, was a member of Moot Court, as a coach and competitor, and the Student Trial Lawyers Association Mock Trial team, serving one year as Vice President. Before graduating, Mitch was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, a national honor society for law students in trial advocacy. Mr. Funk joined TFH legal as an associate attorney following graduation from law school.

Before his legal career, Mitch spent two years working as a band director in rural Alabama for low-income middle and high schools. His students’ desire to learn and become proficient at their instruments ultimately led him to law school.

Mitch lives in Atlanta, GA with his family. When not working on the legal side of beverage-alcohol, he likes to visit craft manufacturers to learn the art of spirits, beer, and wine or the city’s great restaurants for a delicious meal.