Vicente LLP Partner Jerrico Perez Selected for 2024 Super Lawyers Colorado Rising Stars

Mar 13, 2024

We are thrilled to share that Vicente LLP partner Jerrico Perez Bennett was selected to the 2024 Rising Stars listing by Super Lawyers for her exceptional work in administrative law in Colorado. Super Lawyers, a branch of Thomas Reuters, is a prestigious rating service that acknowledges outstanding lawyers across over 70 practice areas who have achieved high peer recognition and professional success. 

[Webinar] The Power of ESOPs: Broad-based Efficiency and Growth Strategies for the Cannabis Industry

Feb 1, 2024

Watch this recorded webinar with Vicente partner Jeremy Shaw, Morrison Cohen partner Tali Newman, and VP of CSG Partners Andrew Nikolai. Panelists will provide an in-depth overview of ESOPs in the cannabis industry, the unique federal tax-exempt status of ESOPs, and why certain cannabis businesses are ideal candidates for ESOP restructuring. Register now!

Vicente LLP Included in Law360’s 2023 Cannabis Practice Groups of the Year

Jan 30, 2024

We are proud to announce that Vicente LLP has been recognized as a top performer in the industry, landing on Law360’s prestigious Cannabis Practice Groups of the Year list for 2023!

Vicente LLP Attorneys Recognized in 5280 Magazine’s 2024 List as Top Marijuana Lawyers

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.

Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List Includes Five Vicente LLP Attorneys in 2023

Nov 21, 2023

Congratulations to the Vicente LLP attorneys who were recognized as top lawyers by Boston Magazine in their 2023 list. Our attorneys were selected for their exceptional work in Corporate Law and Land Use.

Adam Fine Ranked in Massachusetts Super Lawyers’ 2023 List for Cannabis Law and Business Law

Nov 9, 2023

For the second year in a row, Vicente LLP partner Adam Fine has been recognized by Super Lawyers for his exceptional practice in Massachusetts.

Vicente LLP Ranked in 2024 Best Law Firms List for Corporate Law, Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning Law, and Government Relations Practice

Nov 3, 2023

We're excited to announce that Vicente LLP was ranked in Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms® 2024 Edition—both nationally and regionally across multiple practice areas!

Vicente LLP Partner Jennifer Cabrera Selected to 2023 Super Lawyers New York List

Oct 20, 2023

Vicente LLP partner Jennifer Cabrera was recognized by Super Lawyers for her exceptional legal work in New York! Congratulations Jennifer!

Vicente LLP Takes Home Top Law Firm Award at 2023 PBC Conference

Oct 6, 2023

Vicente LLP won the Top Law Firm Award at the 2023 PBC Conference Awards on September 21, 2023. Vicente partner Sahar Ayinehsazian spoke at the conference and accepted the award on behalf of the firm.

Best Lawyers® Recognizes 18 Attorneys From Vicente LLP for Work in Cannabis Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, and Additional Practice Areas

Aug 17, 2023

Eighteen Vicente LLP attorneys were recognized in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The firm is proud to have several attorneys selected for inclusion in the prestigious lists for multiple years in a row, as well as a growing number of new additions to the lists each year.

Minnesota Cannabis Attorney Jason Tarasek Selected to 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers List

Aug 1, 2023

Vicente attorney Jason Tarasek was recently selected to the 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list for his work in cannabis law. Congratulations, Jason!

Vicente LLP Receives Top Ranking in Cannabis Law from Chambers and Partners for the Fifth Year in a Row

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.

New Partner Spotlight: Jeremy Shaw

May 10, 2023

Vicente LLP shines the spotlight on newly elevated partner Jeremy Shaw

Becca Rutenberg Receives Legal Award at Green Market Report’s 2023 Women’s Leadership Awards

Mar 24, 2023

Congratulations to Becca Rutenberg for being a legal award winner at Green Market Report’s 2023 Women’s Summit!

Forming Psychedelic Companies: 10 Lessons from the Cannabis Industry

By Charles Alovisetti
Mar 22, 2023

A new industry is emerging in the United States, and entrepreneurs in the psychedelics space must make critical decisions at the onset of new ventures regarding how to set up and structure their new businesses. Luckily, we have access to another industry with a complex legal framework and a patchwork of different state laws: cannabis. And after forming hundreds of cannabis companies with clients over the past decade, Vicente LLP has lessons to be shared.

Vicente Sederberg Attorneys Recognized As Top Marijuana Lawyers in 5280 Magazine’s 2023 List

Jan 5, 2023

Congratulations to VS's cannabis attorneys who landed on 5280 Magazine's Top Lawyers 2023 list!

Boston Magazine's 2022 'Top Lawyers' List Includes Eight Vicente Sederberg Attorneys

Nov 23, 2022

We're proud to announce that eight VS attorneys were included in Boston Magazine's 2022 'Top Lawyers' list! Congratulations to Brandon Kurtzman, Phil Silverman, Charles Alovisetti, David Ullian, Adam Fine, Jeremy Shaw, Meg Nash, and Michelle Bodian!

[Webinar] California Cannabis Regulatory Update

Nov 9, 2022

Watch this recorded session to learn about California's latest cannabis rule changes and how to comply.

Vicente Sederberg LLP Ranked in 2023 U.S. News & World Report 'Best Law Firms' for Corporate Law, Land Use & Zoning Law

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.

VS Counsel James Nechleba Selected for 2023 Colorado Super Lawyers’s Rising Stars List in Cannabis Law

Oct 17, 2022

Congratulations James Nechleba! We are extremely proud of your accomplishment!

Vicente Sederberg LLP Founding Partner Brian Vicente Named 2022 Cannabis MVP of the Year by Law360

Sep 22, 2022

Congratulations, Brian Vicente: Recognized as a Law360 2022 Cannabis MVP of the year!

Becca Rutenberg Recognized in Boston Business Journal's '40 Under 40' List

Aug 26, 2022

We're thrilled to announce that VS Vice President of Northeast Markets + Business Intelligence, Becca Rutenberg, earned a spot on the Boston Business Journal’s 2022 “40 under 40” list!

Best Lawyers® Recognizes 14 Attorneys From Vicente Sederberg LLP for Work in Cannabis Law, Corporate Law, and Additional Practice Areas

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.

Cassia Furman Speaks on Meadow Cannabis M&A Summit Panel 'Creating Deal Terms, Contracts, Equity & Licenses'

Jun 24, 2022

Cassia Furman was joined by others for a Cannabis M&A Summit panel titled, "Creating Deal Terms, Contracts, Equity & Licenses," on June 22, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Vicente Sederberg Releases 2021 Impact Report, Celebrates Commitment to Community

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.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Partners with NHCC to Highlight Cannabis Industry Opportunities for Latinos

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.

Brian Vicente Included in High Times List of Top 100 Most Influential Figures in Cannabis

Apr 15, 2022

Back from a COVID-19 hiatus, High Times announced its annual list of the 100 most influential figures in the cannabis space - including VS founding partner Brian Vicente.

Kim Napoli Recognized as 'Champion in Diversity & Inclusion' at 2022 New England Cannabis Community Awards

Apr 15, 2022

Kim Napoli was recognized by her peers during the 2022 NECANN Conference Community Awards

Vicente Sederberg LLP Shortlisted Once Again for Chambers USA ‘Cannabis Law – Law Firm of the Year’ Award

Apr 15, 2022

We are honored to announce that the firm is shortlisted for the second year in a row in the “Cannabis Law – Law Firm of the Year” award category by Chambers and Partners USA.

Shawn Hauser Recognized in Denver Business Journal's 26th Annual '40 Under 40' List

Mar 7, 2022

We're thrilled to announce that VS partner Shawn Hauser earned a spot on the Denver Business Journal’s 26th annual “40 under 40” list!

[Webinar] Cannabis Accounting 101: Intro to Accounting for Social Equity Operators

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.

Vicente Sederberg LLP Ranked in 2022 U.S. News & World Report "Best Law Firms" for Corporate Law

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.

Kim Napoli Recognized as 'Champion of Corporate Responsibility' at 2021 NECANN Cannabis Community Awards

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!

Kim Napoli Slated to Speak on Cannabis Activism Panel at MassCann Boston Freedom Rally

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.

[Webinar] Diving into New Jersey's Cannabis Regulations

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.

Marc Ross Talks ESG on Cannabis Law Report's Karma Koala Podcast

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.

[Webinar] Impact and ESG in the Cannabis Industry

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.

VS Kicks Off Spring 2021 With 12 Attorney and Staff Promotions

Apr 2, 2021

VS is proud to announce that 12 members of the Vicente Sederberg LLP team have been promoted to elevated roles within the firm! Notably, 11 of the 12 promoted are women.

Vicente Sederberg LLP Shortlisted for Chambers USA ‘Cannabis Law – Law Firm of the Year’ Award

Mar 12, 2021

We are honored to announce that Vicente Sederberg LLP has been shortlisted in the first-ever “Cannabis Law – Law Firm of the Year” award category by Chambers and Partners USA.

Vicente Sederberg Attorneys Named Top Marijuana Lawyers by 5280 Magazine

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.

Christian Sederberg and Jordan Wellington Recognized as 'Top Social Equity Cannabis Power Players' by Blizzy Magazine

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.”

Vicente Sederberg LLP Recognized as a Top Cannabis Law Firm by Green Market Report

Apr 1, 2020

Vicente Sederberg LLP was listed in Green Market Report's 2020 "Top 11 Cannabis Law Firms."