Jana Weltzin – JDW Counsel

Principal Owner

Jana D. Weltzin is the owner of JDW Counsel – a boutique law firm based in Anchorage, Alaska, that represents over 250 small to mid-size companies in Alaska and Arizona. Jana has been immersed with corporate law, start-ups, money raises, employment law matters, regulation and compliance, and land use permitting since early 2013.

Jana is licensed in Arizona and Alaska and obtained her J.D from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law with a specialization in Federal Indian Law. Jana’s practice focuses on marijuana law and policy, liquor licensing, land use and transactional work.

She is the expert in the Alaska marijuana licensed industry and was the co-chair for the State of Alaska Governor’s Advisory Task Force on marijuana policy. She is also a founding board member of the Alaska Marijuana Industry Association.  Jana was recognized as a 2017 Marijuana Venture Rising Stars of Cannabis, 40 under 40, has contributed to multiple publications.  Jana has been quoted in numerous media outlets, including Rolling Stone Magazine, Leaders in Law, Alaska Public Media, MSN, ABC News, Marijuana Business Daily, and others. Jana continues to expand the firm through strategic alliances and political relationships.

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Address & Contacts

Address

901 Photo Ave. 2nd Floor, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA

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61.194564367595, -149.9006208335

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