Jun 6, 2024
Vicente LLP is thrilled to announce that we are the first—and only—law firm to be ranked by Chambers USA in the top tier for both cannabis and psychedelics law, further cementing our position as the unquestioned leader in drug law and policy.
Jan 4, 2024
Vicente LLP attorneys Shawn Hauser, Jerrico Perez, Christian Sederberg, and Brian Vicente were recognized by 5280 magazine in its annual "Denver's Top Lawyers 2024" list of the city's most respected attorneys.
Jun 12, 2023
Vicente LLP is honored to announce that the firm was recognized by Chambers and Partners as a top cannabis law practice in the U.S., and five of the firm's attorneys were individually ranked among the nation's top cannabis lawyers. Vicente has received a Nationwide Band 1 ranking from Chambers in all five years since the Cannabis Law section was added in 2019.
Feb 22, 2023
It's official: Vicente Sederberg LLP is now Vicente LLP. Take a look at our new logo and get to know the firm's largest-ever new partner class!
Jan 6, 2023
Florida state health regulators are looking to issue up to 22 more medical marijuana licenses to operators around the state. Sally Peebles dives into what this means for Medical Marijuana Treatment Center applicants in the Sunshine State.
Jan 5, 2023
Congratulations to VS's cannabis attorneys who landed on 5280 Magazine's Top Lawyers 2023 list!
Dec 23, 2022
Christian Sederberg is leaving his role as partner to focus more of his time on policy and advocacy. He will remain at the firm as special counsel while also continuing his government affairs and policy work with VS Strategies. In light of the transition, VS will shorten its name to Vicente LLP in February.
Nov 8, 2022
We're excited to announce that Vicente Sederberg LLP was ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2023 Edition! VS is ranked nationally for Land Use & Zoning Law and regionally for Corporate Law in Colorado and Land Use & Zoning Law in Massachusetts.
Nov 7, 2022
Amendment 64 made history in 2012. Leaders of Vicente Sederberg and its consulting affiliate, VS Strategies, played key roles in drafting, passing, and implementing the historic ballot initiative.
Nov 4, 2022
Christian Sederberg was recently interviewed by The Green Peak podcast about federal cannabis legalization, the midterm elections and more. Listen now!
Sep 27, 2022
Sally Kent Peebles will be in Jackson, Mississippi on October 7 to speak about cannabis business licensing at the Lucky Leaf Expo!
Aug 19, 2022
VS is pleased to announce that 14 attorneys from national cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS) were recognized this week by Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
Aug 1, 2022
Join VS, Dutchie, Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association (3MA) and Cure8 on August 18 for a cannabis business networking event in Jackson, Mississippi.
Jul 22, 2022
VS founding partner Christian Sederberg was recently interviewed by the Proud to Work in Cannabis podcast to discuss details regarding federal drug policy, as well as his own entrepreneurial background - from Amendment 64 to today.
By Sally Kent Peebles
Jul 20, 2022
The wait may soon be over for those wishing to enter the Florida medical marijuana market with the upcoming general application process opening for medical marijuana treatment centers.
Jul 6, 2022
VS is excited to announce that the prestigious international legal directory Chambers & Partners awarded VS with the 'Cannabis Law Firm of the Year' award once again, extended VS a Band 1 ranking for the fourth straight year, and recognized five VS attorneys as top cannabis lawyers.
Jun 1, 2022
In VS's inaugural Impact Report, we reflect on our work over the past year, celebrate our commitment to community, and look forward to a future of positive, meaningful, and measurable impact.
May 20, 2022
On Friday, June 3 at 10 a.m. ET, Sally will join the panel "Legislative Updates: A Comparison of State Models."
Apr 25, 2022
Shawn Hauser, Kim Napoli, Marc Ross and Christian Sederberg will speak on cannabis policy, ESG, and social equity during the virtual Cannalaw Summit on May 3 & 4, 2022.
Apr 21, 2022
Sen. Schumer and Antonio Valdez of the National Hispanic Cannabis Council co-authored a guest column for Univision about how Latinos can benefit from the cannabis economy.
Apr 19, 2022
The feature recounts the closely intertwined origins and growth of Vicente Sederberg and the legal cannabis market in Colorado and beyond.
Apr 15, 2022
Kim Napoli was recognized by her peers during the 2022 NECANN Conference Community Awards
Dec 27, 2021
Watch this session to learn accounting best practices for cannabis businesses and how to prepare for year-end. With a focus on social equity operators, this session will advise on risk and opportunity related to the financial side of cannabis operations, as well as how to navigate the complexities of 280E.
Dec 20, 2021
While at MJBizCon, VS partner Sally Kent Peebles sat down with Haze Radio Network's "The Business of Cannabis." Have a listen!
Nov 4, 2021
We're excited to announce that Vicente Sederberg LLP was ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2022 Edition! VS was named a Tier 2 firm in Colorado for Corporate Law.
Oct 5, 2021
We look forward to seeing our colleagues, clients, and friends at MJBizCon in Las Vegas, October 19-22!
Sep 20, 2021
Kim Napoli was nominated by her peers for two awards at this years' NECANN Conference Community Awards and ultimately voted the Champion of Corporate Responsibility!
Sep 16, 2021
Find Kim Napoli on the Education Village Stage at 3 p.m. Joining Kim are Blake Mensing, Robert Jeffrey, Dick Evans and Jason Ortiz.
Aug 26, 2021
Watch this session for a dive into key elements of the regulations and an engaging discussion with special guests from the NJ CannaBusiness Association, the NJ League of Municipalities, and the US Cannabis Council.
Aug 19, 2021
Vicente Sederberg LLP is pleased to share that five lawyers representing the firm’s Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York offices were recognized by their attorney peers in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022.
Aug 16, 2021
VS Founding Partner Christian Sederberg will join Steven Hawkins and Rezwan Khan for an insightful panel about federal cannabis legalization efforts at Cannabis Conference on August 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.
Jul 12, 2021
VS partner Christian Sederberg and host Jonathan Smalls discuss THC potency caps and cannabis reform in this insightful podcast from Wana.
Jul 6, 2021
Marc Ross spoke with Heather Allman of Cannabis Law Report about what ESG is and why it's important for the cannabis industry.
Jun 23, 2021
VS founding partner Christian Sederberg was recently interviewed by legal columnist Alison Frankel of Reuters about his background in cannabis law and thoughts for the future.
Jun 15, 2021
Watch this recorded session to meet the new VS Impact & ESG team, learn more about this emerging business priority, and how to start planning and measuring your ESG practice – including Corporate Social Responsibility programs, meaningful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts, environmental sustainability, and community and employee engagement.
Jun 8, 2021
The prestigious international legal directory awarded VS with the 2021 'Cannabis Law - Law Firm of the Year' award, once again extended VS a Band 1 ranking, and recognized two more VS attorneys as top cannabis lawyers.
Jun 3, 2021
The Florida Supreme Court recently issued a long-awaited ruling in the case Florida Department of Health v. Florigrown, LLC. VS partner Sally Kent Peebles recently discussed this and more with WJCT Public Media.
May 4, 2021
Colorado Law Executive Education and CU Leeds School of Business are offering an online Cannabis Entrepreneurship Academy on Fridays during June 2021. The academy will tackle many cannabis business issues, including leadership, financing, regulations, markets, and more!
Apr 21, 2021
VS partner Sally Kent Peebles discusses her work in cannabis law and advocacy, including the founding of WISE Florida, on two episodes of the Canna Guys podcast.
Apr 19, 2021
Christian Sederberg and Barine Majewska will speak on cannabis law and psychedelics during the Cannalaw Summit on May 6, 2021.
Apr 19, 2021
VS attorney Sally Kent Peebles will participate in the panel "The Growing Field of Medical Marijuana - Mississippi and Beyond" on May 6, 2021.
Mar 29, 2021
VS partner Sally Kent Peebles was tapped to discuss Florida's medical cannabis law, specifically about medical marijuana use and employment.
Mar 29, 2021
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring local, state, and federal responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how they may impact cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers.
Mar 25, 2021
WISE Florida, a statewide education and advocacy initiative aimed at building support for legalizing and regulating cannabis for adult use, was launched on March 25, 2021.
Mar 17, 2021
As the number of medical marijuana patients in Florida continues to grow, some Florida state lawmakers are exploring a possible cap on the level of THC in medical marijuana products. VS partner Sally Kent Peebles recently discussed this with WJCT Public Media.
Feb 10, 2021
VS partner Sally Kent Peebles will discuss adult-use cannabis legalization in Florida with a Florida State Senator and State Representative.
Jan 5, 2021
Shawn Hauser, Jessica Scardina, Christian Sederberg, and Brian Vicente were included in the magazine's list of the 487 best lawyers in the Denver area.
Dec 29, 2020
The article, titled "Nation's Top Cannabis Lawyer to Head Industry's Leading Trade Group," discusses Christian's path to cannabis law and delves into the Cannabis Trade Federation's main priorities.
Dec 22, 2020
VS is honored to receive the Black Cannabis Equity Initiative’s Beacon of Light Award for "leading the way” on social equity issues in Colorado’s cannabis industry.
By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 22, 2020
Ten events from the past decade that established Colorado as a global leader on marijuana and hemp policy.
By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 1, 2020
For our 10th anniversary, we take a look back at VS's history of leadership in cannabis law, the marijuana and hemp industries, and drug policy reform.
Oct 12, 2020
VS partner Sally Kent Peebles was elected co-chair of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee.
Sep 21, 2020
Four years after Florida voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana, edibles have been approved. VS Jacksonville attorney Sally Kent Peebles weighed in on this and other Florida cannabis issues with WJCT Public Media.
Sep 17, 2020
Blizzy Magazine, a new publication targeting the African American cannabis consumer, recently recognized VS attorneys Christian Sederberg and Jordan Wellington in the magazine’s inaugural list of “Top Social Equity Cannabis Power Players.”
Aug 20, 2020
Vicente Sederberg LLP is pleased to share that five lawyers representing the firm’s Boston and Colorado offices were recognized by their attorney peers in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021.
By Sally Kent Peebles, Caitlin Wightman
Apr 30, 2020
The hemp industry has arrived in Florida! After much anticipation, Florida farmers and hemp enthusiasts will finally be able to grow hemp right here in the Sunshine State.
Apr 23, 2020
The prestigious international legal directory once again gave VS a Nationwide Band 1 ranking, and this time around it also individually ranked three of the firm's partners.
Apr 17, 2020
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on hemp businesses, service providers, and consumers.
By Sally Kent Peebles
Apr 1, 2020
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers in Florida.
Mar 16, 2020
VS is open for business and communicating with regulators to help answer your questions.
Mar 4, 2020
Colorado Law Executive Education and CU Leeds School of Business are offering a free webinar on April 21 and a "Cannabis Entrepreneurship Short Course" on June 15, 2020.
Mar 2, 2020
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services are informing stakeholders on the intricacies of Florida hemp labeling requirements via webinars.
Nov 20, 2019
VS attorney Sally Kent Peebles was voted Chair of the Legislative & Legal subcommittee within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee.
Aug 16, 2019
Tweets, calls and emails flooded the WLRN Florida Public Radio studio when VS Jacksonville attorney and Florida Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee member Sally Kent Peebles discussed cannabis and Florida politics on "The Florida Roundup."
Jul 18, 2019
VS attorney Sally Kent Peebles will participate in a cannabis industry retail real estate panel discussion at an ICSC event on July 25, 2019.
By Sally Kent Peebles, Partner
Jul 17, 2019
Florida First District Court of Appeal issued an important opinion on the Dept of Health vs Florigrown lawsuit, which opens the door to the possibility of the Florida market opening up to more cannabis businesses, with lower barriers to entry.