Sep 21, 2022
VS partners Sahar Ayinehsazian and Jerrico Perez will be on a LIVE cannabis banking compliance NHCC Legal Committee seminar on September 28!
Sep 21, 2022
Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) in the law firm setting is critical. Register for the Legal ESG Summit to hear VS’s Head of Impact and ESG Marc Ross moderate a panel on “Building a law firm ESG Culture“ on October 4!
Sep 14, 2022
Sahar Ayinehsazian will moderate a panel at the California Cannabis CRE Conference titled “Creating A Cannabis Centered Community” on September 20 in Los Angeles! You won’t want to miss this session.
Sep 13, 2022
Michelle Bodian will be speaking at The Business of Cannabis: CT Cannabis Conference & Expo on a panel "Where Are We Now and What's Next for CT's Emerging Cannabis Industry" on September 14, 2022.
Sep 13, 2022
Join Sally Kent Peebles on September 15 2022 at NAIOP's Quarterly Luncheon where she will be discussing the link between commercial real estate and medical cannabis.
Sep 12, 2022
Brian Vicente discusses the roots of his cannabis career, how his firm grew to be one of the largest in cannabis law and more on a recent podcast titled, "Pot to Popular" hosted by CEO of MATTIO, Rosie Mattio.
Sep 7, 2022
Don’t miss the Emergence Psychedelic Education Festival on October 1, 2022. The event will feature psychedelic practitioners and advocates, including VS’s Barine Majewska.
Aug 29, 2022
VS partners Sally Peebles and Jerrico Perez will participate in an upcoming NHCC legal committee session spotlighting the unique southern cannabis landscape on August 31st.
Aug 25, 2022
Brandon Kurtzman was featured in Budsfeed’s ‘How it Started’ Interview Series to chat about his interest in cannabis law, highlights of his cannabis career and offers advice for those looking to enter the cannabis industry.
Aug 24, 2022
Register for this free Rootwurks webinar to hear from Charles Alovisetti about why raising capital can be so tricky for cannabis businesses.
Aug 24, 2022
Vicente Sederberg LLP will sponsor and speak at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference AND—the firm is nominated for Best Cannabis Law Firm at the Benzinga Cannabis Awards.
Aug 17, 2022
Jennifer Cabrera is scheduled to present on Predatory Practices in the Cannabis Industry in Brooklyn, New York on August 28, 2022 for the Revelry Summit.
Aug 17, 2022
Charles Alovisetti will be attending Empire State of Law: Hosted by LVLUP Legal in NYC for a panel titled, "Legalize It: Cannabis & Regulations" in NYC!
Aug 16, 2022
Vote for the panel "How Cannabis Can Save the U.S. Economy," featuring Shawn Hauser to be included in SXSW 2023!
Aug 15, 2022
Jennifer Cabrera, Casey Leaver, Adam Fine and Steve Pemberton are scheduled to speak at New Jersey NECANN in September!
Aug 15, 2022
Sally Kent Peebles was recently interviewed on First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross, a radio show on WJCT News, for a segment about the 2024 ballot initiative that would legalize marijuana in Florida for recreational use.
Aug 12, 2022
Jennifer Cabrera will discuss Challenges, Choice, and Opportunity in the Metropolitan Cannabis Industry with New York and New Jersey cannabis social equity advocates, black businesses, thought experts, elected officials and concerned citizens on August 16, 2022.
Aug 10, 2022
Josh Kappel will be featured in a legalization and regulation panel at the Psychedelic Law Summit hosted by InsidePractice, "Legalization or Regulation: Pathways to Psychedelic Access"
Aug 10, 2022
Michelle Bodian and Jen Flanagan will be speaking at 2022 New York Cannabis Convention hosted by NECANN
Aug 9, 2022
Vote for the panel "On the Border: Cannabis Legalization in N America," featuring Brian Vicente to be included in SXSW 2023!
Jul 29, 2022
Sahar Ayinehsazian will be speaking at the 2022 PBC Conference on September 8, 2022 to discuss financial investing in the cannabis business space
Jul 29, 2022
Brian Vicente will join the State Bar of New Mexico's 2022 Annual Meeting on August 11, 2022 to present in a Cannabis Law Institute breakout session.
Jul 28, 2022
VS partner Shawn Hauser is slated to participate in a hemp- and cannabis-focused session at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA Agriculture Industry Conference.
Jul 28, 2022
VS partner Adam Fine is slated to participate in two sessions in the upcoming AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference on August 8, 2022.
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.
Jun 29, 2022
VS partner Shawn Hauser visited the Palace of Westminster in London on June 29th to speak with members of Parliament about the economic benefits and lessons learned from cannabis legalization in Colorado and other states.
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.
Jun 23, 2022
Is cannabis immune to inflation? On 9NEWS, Andrew Livingston breaks down why the price of marijuana is declining in Colorado, though inflation is increasing the price of everything else.
May 23, 2022
International Cannabis Bar Association's annual conference will feature VS attorneys Shawn Hauser and Shane Pennington in sessions focused on emerging cannabinoids and the CLI's first-ever moot court (Sisley v. DEA), respectively.
May 23, 2022
Brian Vicente and Genevieve Meehan will join cannabis branding and compliance panels on Thursday, June 9.
May 20, 2022
On Friday, June 3 at 10 a.m. ET, Sally will join the panel "Legislative Updates: A Comparison of State Models."
May 11, 2022
VS counsel Michelle Bodian will take the stage on May 22, 2022 during the Xpocanna Connecticut Cannabis Expo at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville to discuss cannabusiness licensing in the Nutmeg State.
May 6, 2022
VS attorneys Michelle Bodian and Jennifer Cabrera will participate in an NHCC roundtable focused on New York's cannabis industry on May 12.
May 6, 2022
VS attorneys Michelle Bodian and Jennifer Cabrera will participate in an NHCC roundtable focused on New York's cannabis industry on May 12.
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 11, 2022
VS counsel Jennifer Cabrera will join the New Jersey State Bar Association for the 2022 NJICLE Real Estate Conference on April 13, 2022 in New Brunswick. She will present on the session "Cannabis and Real Estate" with attorney Jack Fersko.
Apr 8, 2022
Don't miss the panel next week at the Cannabis Packaging Conference (CannPack) in Anaheim, California.
Mar 4, 2022
We look forward to seeing our colleagues, clients, and friends in person this month at the New England Cannabis Convention (NECANN)! Michelle Bodian, Jeremy Shaw, and David Ullian are slated to present in hemp and cannabis sessions.
Mar 4, 2022
VS counsel Shane Pennington is joining Dr. Sue Sisley and attorney Matt Zorn on Tuesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. CT for the SXSW session "Sue 'n the DEA: Breaking the 50-year NIDA Monopoly."
Feb 28, 2022
Brian Vicente educates Wana's 'Enhance Your Life' podcast listeners on the basics of cannabis law.
Jan 11, 2022
Watch this session for a look back at 2021 tri-state cannabis developments and a look forward to expectations for 2022.
Dec 10, 2021
VS Founding Partner Brian Vicente joined TrueGreen's stellar panel at MJBizCon 2021 to discuss the cannabis industry's past and present, and how compliance, technology, and data insights are the future of a successful industry.
Dec 4, 2021
VS attorney Sahar Ayinehsazian is slated to speak at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention on December 10, 2021.
Nov 19, 2021
VS attorneys Charlie Alovisetti, Sahar Ayinehsazian, and Marc Ross are slated to present at the event in San Francisco, December 16-17, 2021. Be our guest! Use discount code SBrody100 for a complimentary pass to the forum and expo.
Nov 3, 2021
VS partner Adam Fine is slated to participate in two sessions in the upcoming AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference on November 9, 2021.
Oct 22, 2021
VS Founding Partner Brian Vicente will join Leonika Charging of tribal law firm Big Fire Law & Policy Group for the panel "Reisman Firm Spotlight: Advocating for Policy Change and Social Impact" at the Clio Cloud Conference on Friday, October 29.
Oct 20, 2021
VS attorneys Michelle and Brandon are slated to join the panel "Opportunities at the Intersection of Hemp and Marijuana" on Friday, November 5 at CWCB Expo in New York City.
Oct 14, 2021
VS counsel and head of impact & ESG, Marc Ross, is slated to speak at the Legal ESG Summit on Tuesday, October 26 at 2:45 p.m. CT.
Oct 5, 2021
We look forward to seeing our colleagues, clients, and friends at MJBizCon in Las Vegas, October 19-22!
Sep 22, 2021
Barine Majewska presented an entheogen-focused CLE, The Red Flags and Grey Areas in Psychedelic Practice, which illuminates the top 10 issues that attorneys should consider when counseling clients in the psychedelic space.
Sep 8, 2021
This CLE featuring Sahar Ayinehsazian reviews the different types of internal documents needed for a business entity in the cannabis industry and key considerations for drafting.
Sep 2, 2021
Don't miss these ESG, hemp, and compliance-focused panels with the Vicente Sederberg team at NECANN Boston cannabis conference on September 10-11, 2021.
Aug 20, 2021
VS attorney Michelle Bodian discusses the hemp industry's environmental challenges and opportunities in this on-demand CLE from the INCBA
Aug 18, 2021
VS counsel Shane Pennington discusses the current state of federal cannabis regulation, how it came about, and what lessons we've learned so far in this on-demand CLE.
Aug 18, 2021
VS director of economics and research, Andrew Livingston, joined The Green Rush Live to discuss the Federal CAO Act and more.
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.
Aug 11, 2021
With a new Administration and Congress, changes in personnel at FDA, and new safety data being published, is 2021 the year when CBD will come out from under the FDA shadows to be legally marketed in all 50 states?
Aug 6, 2021
VS partner Jeffrey Welsh recently sat down with Corvain Cooper, chief brand ambassador of social impact cannabis brand 40 Tons, at the Highly Capitalized Studios in Los Angeles.
Aug 5, 2021
VS counsel Jennifer Cabrera provided an update on the cannabis industry in New Jersey at the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants Conference.
Aug 2, 2021
VS partner Shawn Hauser will discuss hemp and cannabinoids during a SupplySide Network 365 Education Series workshop with Natural Products Insider on August 19, 2021.
Aug 2, 2021
VS partner Jeffrey Welsh recently sat down with host Sara Payan for a conversation about cannabis policy across the U.S., the intersection of entertainment and cannabis, and his music.
Jul 28, 2021
VS entheogens and emerging therapies attorney Barine Majewska, alongside other leaders in the psychedelic and drug policy space will explore political and policy avenues for ending the war on drugs in this upcoming forum.
Jul 28, 2021
This CLE, featuring Shane Pennington, provides an overview of the appellate process.
Jul 27, 2021
VS partner Jeffrey Welsh sat down with Loriel and Anthony Alegrete of social impact cannabis brand 40 Tons at the Highly Capitalized Studios in Los Angeles.
Jul 26, 2021
VS Strategies partner Jordan Wellington discussed Colorado's cannabis hospitality laws and opportunities in New Mexico on the Deadhead Cannabis Show.
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 2, 2021
VS partner Charles Alovisetti discussed cannabis policy and his book, The Cannabis Business, in this episode of In the Weeds with Jimmy Young podcast.
Jul 1, 2021
VS partner Jeffrey Welsh sat down with Salvador Santana from VAYA Flor at the Highly Capitalized Studios in Los Angeles to discuss Santana's music, passion for cannabis and his journey to founding VAYA Flor.
Jul 1, 2021
The CLE, titled "Financing Cannabis-Related Real Estate: Structuring Options, Enforcement Issues, Regulatory Hurdles" will analyze legal and practical issues borrowers and lenders need to consider when documenting and funding a loan transaction secured by cannabis-related real estate.
Jun 4, 2021
NJCI Live: Focus on Municipalities, held on June 8-19, 2021, will dive into municipal issues for cannabis in New Jersey, including zoning, buildings, licensing, and jobs.
Jun 4, 2021
VS counsel Heather Kumer will participate in the panel "What the Zone? Cannabis in NJ and the Transition to Adult Use" with New Jersey cannabis leaders on June 10, 2021.
Jun 3, 2021
VS's director of regulatory policy will present the keynote at the June 16, 2021 Worcester Business of Cannabis Forum.
Jun 1, 2021
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly will host a webinar on June 17 featuring members of Vicente Sederberg's Massachusetts team.
May 27, 2021
VS counsel Shane Pennington joined attorney Marc Hauser to discuss the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding Delta-8 in this recent podcast.
May 26, 2021
VS counsel Shane Pennington joined Rod Kight and Hemp Industries Association to discuss the lawsuit against DEA, challenging the DEA's interim final rule.
May 7, 2021
Shawn will discuss the path forward for hemp-derived CBD at the Council for Responsible Nutrition's June 8-10 event.
May 5, 2021
Watch as we explore the stark differences and key similarities between east coast and west coast cannabis licensing.
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 26, 2021
VS's director of regulatory compliance discusses Massachusetts cannabis business compliance on a recent episode of Pro Cannabis Media's Green Rush Live talk show.
Apr 23, 2021
Shawn Hauser and Jerrico Perez are slated to moderate two can't-miss discussions with Beto O'Rourke and Joe Jaworski on April 27 and 28 during Willie Nelson's first annual Luck Summit.
Apr 22, 2021
Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston discuss federal cannabis policy reform and the SAFE Banking Act with Congressman Earl Blumenauer.
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.
Apr 7, 2021
Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston discuss legal marijuana finance, equity, and investment with VS's Corporate Department Chair, Charles Alovisetti.
Mar 22, 2021
VS counsel Jennifer Cabrera will participate in a panel on April 8, 2021.
Mar 19, 2021
VS partner Brian Vicente discusses cannabis policy reform and state and federal legalization in this episode of In the Weeds with Jimmy Young podcast.
Mar 16, 2021
VS Strategies partner Mason Tvert was recently interviewed by host Jay Shifman on the Choose Your Struggle podcast.
Mar 15, 2021
VS attorney Elliot Choi will join Rick Kaplan of NYREJ on April 8 for a discussion on cannabis industry real estate investments in New York City.
Mar 11, 2021
Jennifer Cabrera will join leaders from Armanino LLP, Mammoth Distribution, and Reed Smith LLP for a cannabis interstate trade trends and insights fireside chat on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 12 p.m. PT.
Mar 5, 2021
NJCI Live will offer a deep dive into the current landscape of cannabis in New Jersey and best business practices in all areas of the industry.
Mar 1, 2021
On March 6, 2021, Andrew Livingston will participate in the virtual event "Economics of a Regulated Cannabis Market," presented by the nonprofit cannabis advocacy organization Foundation for an Informed Texas.
Feb 26, 2021
VS's director of economics and research featured on Episode 346 - Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!
Feb 12, 2021
VS's director of economics and research featured on Episode 344 - As Goes the Senate
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 22, 2021
An overview of the timelines and opportunities for economic empowerment and small businesses in New Jersey and New York.
Jan 22, 2021
VS counsel Elliot Choi will moderate a panel with two of Governor Cuomo's top officials working on cannabis policy issues.
Sep 3, 2020
Sahar will present "Curbing Cannabis Cash" at DRI's Cannabis Law Virtual Seminar on September 17, 2020.
Sep 3, 2020
Jennifer will present "Litigation is Coming! What Cannabis Businesses Need to Know Now" at NECANN Online on September 26, 2020.
Sep 3, 2020
Andrea will present "What Attorneys Should Know About the Legal Status of Hemp and CBD Products in California and Beyond" on September 15, 2020.
Aug 31, 2020
VS founding partner Brian Vicente will discuss litigation and regulation in the cannabis industry as part of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Denver Annual Meeting.
Aug 21, 2020
VS attorney Jennifer Cabrera will discuss how legalization will affect NJ municipalities in this event from NJ Cannabis Insider.
Jun 18, 2020
Don't miss Shawn's workshop focusing on managing legal risks for hemp-CBD in supplements on June 25.
Jun 18, 2020
VS's Director of Economics & Research will present a featured session at the HID Conference and MJBizConNEXT Direct on June 30, 2020.
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.
Feb 13, 2020
Don't miss the sessions featuring Brian Vicente, Charles Alovisetti, Ilya Ross, Jennifer Cabrera, Casey Leaver and Meg Nash. Also, be sure to meet up with VS during the event and at our pre-conference networking party!
Jan 3, 2020
Andrew Livingston, Valerio Romano and Dan Smith will participate in the Business of Cannabis Forum on January 15, 2020.
Nov 27, 2019
The year's largest cannabis conference is coming soon. Don't miss presentations by Adam Fine, Sally Kent Peebles and Sahar Ayinehsazian, and be sure to meet up with VS during the event and at the after-parties!
Nov 4, 2019
VS Counsel Jennifer Cabrera will lead a New Jersey cannabis workshop at Union County College on November 7, 2019.
Oct 29, 2019
Watch Vicente Sederberg LLP attorney Sahar Ayinehsazian and HUB International Insurance Services in this on-demand webinar about investments in the cannabis industry.
Oct 9, 2019
The American Immigration Lawyers Association Colorado conference is presented in conjunction with the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and features expert advocates and academics from across the county providing advice on federal court litigation, immigration and marijuana, labor, family, and advocacy in the modern world.
Sep 20, 2019
The event at New York Law School will feature many of the nation’s leading academics, politicians, and attorneys, including seven attorneys from VS.
Sep 10, 2019
VS attorney Jennifer Cabrera will present at the first annual New Jersey Cannabis Convention.
Sep 10, 2019
Adam Fine, Elliot Choi and Ilya Ross are set to speak at Cannabis Conference Boston, a full-day conference focused on best practices in the cannabis space, presented by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
Aug 28, 2019
Attorney Courtney Barnes will speak at the annual Texas Marijuana Policy Conference on August 30, 2019 in Austin, Texas.
Aug 20, 2019
VS Attorney Ben Leonard will moderate the event "The Future of Cannabis" event on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Industry RiNo Station in Denver.
Aug 15, 2019
VS Counsel Jennifer Cabrera will lead a workshop at Union County College where attendees will learn how cannabis works, how patients can acquire it in New Jersey, and the benefits, side effects and risks associated with medical marijuana use.
Aug 8, 2019
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) will hold their first Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress on August 15-16, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Several members of the Vicente Sederberg hemp team will be in attendance!
Jul 18, 2019
If you're going to NCIA Cannabis Business Summit & Expo 2019 in San Jose, be sure to check in with VS staff in attendance!
Jul 16, 2019
Jordan will speak on a cannabis compliance and legislative panel at the Denver Business Journal's event on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.
Jul 16, 2019
Join us on July 18th in Boston, Massachusetts for the State of Innovation Meetup: The Future of Cannabis.
Jun 20, 2019
Jennifer Cabrera will lead a cannabis workshop at Union County College in Cranford, NJ on June 27, 2019.
Jun 19, 2019
Vicente Sederberg Attorneys Valerio Romano and Michelle Bodian will speak on cannabis and hemp at NECANN Springfield Cannabis Conference June 22-23, 2019.