Omar Figueroa has more than twenty-six years of experience practicing cannabis law in California and is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa, Inc. His law firm is focused on the cannabis industry and provides counsel to hemp and marijuana companies. Omar also handles complex…
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I value open communication and strive to provide my clients with a comprehensive understanding of the law, taking into account their individual risk tolerance. While the cannabis industry often presents challenges, I am dedicated to delivering difficult news when necessary and identifying opportunities that might otherwise be overlooked. I always…
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Meghana is a dynamic, creative and solution-focused lawyer with over 15 years of experience managing all aspects of domestic and international litigation and investigations. Clients appreciate her attention to detail, ability to meaningfully synthesize information, and case management skills, particularly with respect to managing cases across jurisdictions and globally. Meghana…
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Courtney Barnes is a Partner at Feldman Legal Advisors PLLC where she specializes in advising clients on regulatory compliance, risk management, contract creation, nonprofit formation, and strategic operational matters relating to provision of services and the production and distribution of stringently regulated products in emerging industries. Her legal expertise includes…
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Neil M. Willner is Co-chair of the Cannabis Group. He focuses his practice on the cannabis industry and provides counsel to hemp and marijuana companies across all parts of the supply chain on regulatory and compliance issues. Neil also handles regulatory compliance, investigatory due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation…
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Benjamin M. Rattner leads the cannabis practice at his law firm, Cermele & Wood LLP. He represents pre-operational and operational clients throughout the cannabis and hemp industries, along with numerous ancillary businesses. Ben routinely negotiates leases and land deals, drafts licensing and purchase agreements, and drafts the documentation necessary to…
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Scot Crow (Member, Columbus) is General Corporate, M&A, and Private Equity Practice Group Chair and a Board Member at Dickinson-Wright PLLC. Scot is also the Co-Founder of the Cannabis Practice, which launched over 10 years ago and includes more than 50 attorneys providing advice to clients in the cannabis sector….
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Jonathan S. Berck is a principal attorney at Offit Kurman, where he leads the firm’s Cannabis Law Practice Group. Jon provides strategic legal counsel to businesses in the cannabis industry, guiding them through complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. He advises cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers,…
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Sean J. McGowan represents emerging growth, middle market and public companies and investment firms in their corporate, securities, financing, borrowing, merger & acquisition and other legal matters. Mr. McGowan is: President of the Columbian Lawyers’ Association of Suffolk County. Secretary of the Confederation of Columbian Lawyers of New York State….
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Benjamin P. Sheppard is an associate with the Allentown office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., where he represents both growers and retailers in the cannabis industry, as well as employers navigating the complexities of cannabis law. Mr. Sheppard's deep understanding of the intricate balance between state-specific and federal regulations helps with represent…
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