
Overview
Kelsey Middleton is an associate attorney in Vicente Sederberg’s Los Angeles office, where she focuses on licensing and regulatory compliance. Kelsey is responsible for assisting a dynamic range of cannabis clients in obtaining state and local cannabis licenses, permits and approvals, and navigating the complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape of the cannabis industry. She routinely helps clients prepare the requisite applications and documentation for state and local licensing and permits, and facilitates communications with cannabis industry regulators to promote efficiency and compliance throughout the licensing process.
Prior to joining VS, Kelsey interned at the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation where she analyzed proposed cannabis legislation and approaches for enhancing the efficacy of cannabis social equity programs.
Kelsey obtained her Juris Doctor from the UCLA School of Law, where she was the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Cannabis Law Association, and External Relations Chair of the Black Law Students Association.
Experience
Leadership & Community Involvement
- Member, Minority Cannabis Business Association
- Member, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, NCIA
Publications
VS Insights
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Author, California Court Rules BCC Exceeded Authority by Allowing Advertising Near Highways," December 2, 2020
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Co-author, "California BCC Amends Regulations Regarding Owner Conviction History," November 24, 2020
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Co-author, "Where Did Cannabis Ballot Measures Win in California on Election Day 2020?" November 18, 2020
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Co-author, "Your Voice Matters: Advocating for Equitable Cannabis Programs and Policies," August 5, 2020
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Co-author, "Coronavirus and Cannabis: California Regulatory Updates," April 29, 2020
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Author, "Coronavirus and Cannabis: Nevada Regulatory Updates," April 29, 2020
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Co-author, "A Closer Look at California COVID-19 Relief Programs," April 22, 2020
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Co-author, "Coronavirus and Cannabis: Illinois Regulatory Updates," March 28, 2020
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Co-author, "Coronavirus and Cannabis: Washington Regulatory Updates," March 27, 2020
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Author, "Coronavirus and Cannabis: Ohio Regulatory Updates," March 26, 2020
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Co-author, "Coronavirus and Cannabis: Michigan Regulatory Updates," March 23, 2020
External Publications
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Co-author, "Committee Blog: Cannabis and Covid-19 – a Legal Perspective," National Cannabis Industry Association, May 21, 2020
In the Media
- National Cannabis Industry Association, "Committee Blog: Cannabis and Covid-19 – a Legal Perspective," May 21, 2020