Andrew DeWeese is a high stakes business trial lawyer, based in Portland, Oregon, and practicing throughout Oregon, frequently in Jackson and Josephine Counties. DeWeese has litigated hundreds of matters over the course of his distinguished career, with special emphasis on shareholder and partnership disputes and other complex commercial litigation. He…
View morePamela Bubb is a partner and head of the Corporate and Commercial Department of Webber Newdigate Attorneys in Lesotho. Pamela focuses on commercial law and has a keen interest in cannabis matters. She and her team are involved in providing a broad range of commercial services including due diligence investigations,…
View moreCourtney 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…
View moreForbes Magazine dubbed Chelsie Spencer the “rare friendly face in the midst of a cutthroat CBD hurricane, the person you want on speed dial when things turn sour” for her work in the cannabidiol (CBD) industry. As head of the cannabis practice at Ritter Spencer PLLC, Chelsie represents clients in…
View moreMeghana 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…
View moreBenjamin 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…
View moreLisa Pittman focuses on litigation, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters. Throughout Ms. Pittman’s 25-year career, she has litigated and tried disputes relating to labor & employment, breach of contract, commercial banking, fraud, fiduciary duty, construction defect and injury, deceptive trade practices, premises liability, professional liability, and products liability. She also…
View moreNeil 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…
View moreJonathan 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,…
View moreJoão Gama is a founding partner of Gama Glória, a law firm based in Lisbon, and a senior advisor of the Albright Stonebridge Group, in Washington DC. João advises global companies, governments, patients and NGOs on the regulation, use, production and trade of controlled substances in medical, religious, spiritual or…
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