Founding Partner
Josh specializes in risk assessment for multinational corporations and financial transactions in the highly regulated cannabis industry. He is a founding board member of the National Cannabis Bar Association and the Council for Responsible Cannabis Regulation, and he has been named one of "Denver's Top Lawyers" by 5280 magazine in each of the past four years.
Partner
Sally manages VS's Jacksonville office, where she focuses her practice on corporate law, commercial real estate, and regulatory matters. She has successfully handled numerous cannabis business license acquisitions in Florida, Colorado, and Oregon. In 2018, Folio Weekly magazine included her in its list of "Best Marijuana Lawyers" in Jacksonville.
Associate Attorney
David is an associate attorney in VS's Los Angeles office and a member of the firm's Hemp and Cannabinoids Practice Group. His practice also includes corporate work, dispute resolution, and California licensing. Previously, David was an associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, where he focused on complex commercial litigation.
Colorado Licensing Supervisor
As a former licensing supervisor for the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses, Jenny's expertise and knowledge of local and state licensing procedures make her uniquely qualified to assist with new licensing applications, renewals, ownership changes, corporate structure changes, and other marijuana-related licensing needs.
Counsel
Prior to joining VS, Phil served as Chief Operating Officer of a Massachusetts medical marijuana dispensary, gaining invaluable insight into the industry and related legal issues. He has practiced commercial law in Boston for over 25 years, with a focus on business bankruptcy, reorganizations, and personal insolvency matters.
Associate Attorney
As a co-lead of the VS Banking and Financial Services Department, Sahar focuses on cannabis banking, corporate transactions, and regulation. She is a member of the National Cannabis Industry Association Banking Access Committee.
Associate Attorney
Corey specializes in regulatory compliance for hemp and marijuana businesses. Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, investor or operator, Corey Cox is, in a sense, the translator who helps you understand the cannabis industry’s legal restraints, risks, and opportunities, so that you can realize your business plans in a dynamic regulatory environment.