9:45 AM –

10:00 AM

US CENTRAL TIME

Chairpersons Welcome Remarks

CHAIRPERSON

Katy Young

Managing Partner

Ad Astra Law Group

President

International National Cannabis Bar Association

12:25 PM –

1:55 PM

US CENTRAL TIME

The Next Generation of Cannabis Tax Issues:

Lessons from the Front Lines

This panel will discuss the evolving landscape of 280E and other hot tax topics impacting cannabis companies today.

SPEAKERS

Rachel Gillette 

Partner

Holland & Hart

William Colgin

Partner

Holland & Hart

Jennifer Benda

Partner

Holland & Hart LLP

Marc A. Claybon

Principal, Tax

Crowe LLP

2:10 PM –

3:00 PM

US CENTRAL TIME

From Antitrust to the Metaverse:

Emerging Areas in Cannabis Law

As quickly as the cannabis industry matures, so do the laws and regulations governing and supporting it. This session will look at emerging areas in cannabis law, from the first cannabis antitrust case to trademark law in the Metaverse to the protection of cannabis genetics. 

SPEAKERS

Jason Horst

Managing Partner

Horst Legal Counsel

Belle Borovik

Head of IP

Chia Network

Trademark & Copyright Attorney, Horst Legal Counsel

Jeffrey Hamilton

Partner

Farella Braun + Martel

4:40 PM –

5:30 PM

US CENTRAL TIME

Cannabis and the Workplace:

Considerations for Today’s Employers

While states continue to come online and social acceptance of cannabis grows, this doesn’t necessarily translate to the workplace, and this poses a unique set of challenges for employers. Led by Jonathon Robbins this session will examine HR and Employment law from the perspectives of the client and the advisor. 

SPEAKERS

Jonathan Robbins

Chair, Cannabis Practice

Akerman

Debra Leder

Partner

Akerman

Zachary Kobrin

Partner

Akerman

10:00 AM –

10:50 AM 

US CENTRAL TIME

The Future of Cannabis Law:

A roundtable discussion on what is next for legalization, the cannabis industry, and the legal profession

This opening discussion asks what is next for current and future legalization efforts, the renewed push on Capitol Hill, emerging international and interstate market opportunities, and the continued environmental, social, and governance obligations as the legal cannabis ecosystem continues to evolve at a rapid pace. 

MODERATOR

Nicole Howell

Partner

Clark Howell

PANEL

Sarah Dalton

Senior Director

Ernst & Young

David Culver

Vice President of Global Government Relations

Canopy Growth Corporation

Tom Firestone

Partner

Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

Christian Sederberg

Founding Partner

Vicente Sederberg

5:30 PM –

6:30 PM 

US Central Time

Cannalaw Summit Virtual Networking Session

11:20 AM –

12:10 PM 

US CENTRAL TIME

Interstate Commerce:

The Present Landscape and the Complex Road Ahead 

• How could lifting the ban on interstate commerce impact the market, supply chain concerns, and current regulatory schemes?
• What are the pros and cons of allowing cannabis to enter the interstate market?
• Will the Dormant Commerce Clause come into play?
• How will interstate cannabis commerce be regulated?

MODERATOR

Whitney Hodges

Partner

Sheppard Mullin

PANEL

Aaron Pelley

Managing Partner

Cultiva Law

Michael Sampson

Partner

Leech Tishman

Barry Hartman

Partner

K&L Gates

3:20 PM –

4:10 PM

US CENTRAL

PARTNER SESSION

International Cannabis Bar Association

The Business of Cannabis Law

Any lawyer that has started their own firm will tell you - they didn't train you for this in Law School. Whether you are a sole practitioner, an equity partner at a growing firm, or manage a national set of offices that span multiple jurisdictions, combining excellent client service and top tier legal advice with a functional and sustainable business structure takes a combination of skills that a JD, more often that not, overlooks. 

From unique cannabis ethics questions, to client development, to accounting, taking payments, and avoiding money laundering pitfalls, practice in the cannabis industry is just a bit of a different flavor than opening a traditional law firm. Come explore the ins and outs of launching a practice, expanding beyond your own jurisdictional borders, and avoiding the most common ethics and business pitfalls that will kneecap your firm's potential. 

MODERATOR

Chris Davis

Executive Director

International Cannabis Bar Association

PANEL

Amy McDougal

President and Founder

CLEAResources

Meital Manzuri

Managing Partner

Manzuri Law

Jonathan Robbins

Chair, Cannabis Practice

Akerman

9:45 AM –

10:00 AM

US CENTRAL TIME

Chairpersons Welcome Remarks

CHAIRPERSON

Shawn Hauser

Partner

Vicente Sederberg

12:40 PM –

1:30 PM

US CENTRAL TIME

The Evolution of Cannabis Product Liability

This panel will discuss consumer protection in the burgeoning cannabis industry. As the cannabis industry matures, litigation risks will only increase. Specifically, this panel will cover general trends specific to cannabis product liability risks, specific categories of allegations, actions taken by federal agencies, product liability litigation, and issues related to Prop 65 enforcement actions. 

SPEAKERS

Ian Stewart

Partner

Wilson Elser

Andrew Kline

Senior Counsel

Perkins Coie

Jasmine Wetherell

Counsel

Perkins Coie

2:00 PM –

2:50 PM

US CENTRAL TIME

2018 - 2023:

A retrospective look at what’s next for Hemp

• What is happening around the 2018 Farm Bill?
• How will the 2023 bill differ?
• The significant challenges ahead for hemp advisors

SPEAKER

Courtney Moran

Founding Principal

EARTH Law

4:40PM –

5:30 PM

US Central Time

Social Equity in Cannabis Law

This session will examine the need for true social equity within the cannabis industry, the changes that must occur to achieve this, the roles legal advisors must play in addressing equity issues, and how you must communicate your intent, actions, and successes.   

MODERATOR

Ariel Clark

Partner

Clark Howell

PANEL

Kim Napoli

Counsel / Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Vicente Sederberg

Shaleen Title

Co-Founder

Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition

Everett Hamilton Jr

CEO

Octane Public Relations

Amber Littlejohn

Executive Director

MCBA

10:00 AM –

10:50 AM 

US CENTRAL TIME

ESG x Cannabis:

The Opportunities and the Obligations 

Environment, Social & Governance (“ESG”) has been a developing area of law over the past several years. The strategic engagement of internal and external stakeholders and the measurement and reporting of ESG metrics has become a business imperative and regulatory requirement for the operation of cannabis businesses. In this discussion, we will hear from experts from within and outside of the cannabis industry on these growing trends, how companies have successfully captured and reported ESG metrics, and gain guidance on getting started. 

MODERATOR

Marc Ross

Head of Impact & ESG

Vicente Sederberg

PANEL

Isaac Cheng

Director, Compliance, US and Incubator Markets

Canopy Growth Corporation

Khadijah Tribble

Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility

Curaleaf

11:20 AM –

12:10 PM 

US CENTRAL TIME

PARTNER SESSION

Clark Hill

The International Cannabis Market Part 1:

Europe 

European countries have all recently shifted their stances towards cannabis and are becoming friendlier to the idea of medical and recreational applications of the plant. From France ruling that certain CBD products are legal to Malta outright legalizing cannabis last year, it appears that widespread cannabis legal reform is inevitable in Europe.

Join global cannabis industry expert and renowned attorney Bob Hoban as he explores the current legal status of cannabis across Europe with attorneys Kai-Friedrich Niermann, Miroslava Brůhová, and Jonathan Deverill. Together, they will discuss cannabis’ inevitable impact in Europe and how European countries will fit into the global cannabis industry

MODERATOR

Robert Hoban

Member

Clark Hill

PANEL

Kai-Friedrich Niermann 

Lawyer

KFN+

Jonathan Deverill

Partner

DAC Beachcroft

Miroslava Brůhová

Junior Associate

ARROWS ETL Global

3:20 PM –

4:10 PM

US CENTRAL TIME

Is the Grass Greener?

Weighing the Risks and Rewards of Celebrity Branding in the Cannabis Industry

Do you have Endorsement Envy? Celebrity endorsements are a popular marketing tool for brands seeking to gain wide attention from targeted consumers in a relatively short period of time. Within federally regulated industries, these endorsement deals are relatively straight forward. In the sometimes “cowboy-like” world of cannabis, however, potential pitfalls abound.

From navigating the ever-changing legal landscape of trademark and copyright enforcement to the possible risks of associating your cannabis brand with an already iconic image, our panel of experienced attorneys and operators will discuss the challenges and pay-offs of cross-branding “Maryjane and Megastars.”

SPEAKERS

Priya Sopori

Partner

Greenberg Glusker

Alexa Steinberg

Counsel

Greenberg Glusker

5:30 PM –

6:30 PM 

US Central Time

Cannalaw Summit Virtual Networking Session

9:45 AM –

10:00 AM

US CENTRAL TIME

Chairpersons Welcome Remarks

CHAIRPERSON

Lisa Pittman

Partner

Pittman Legal

12:40PM –

1:30 PM

US CENTRAL TIME

PARTNER SESSION

Clark Hill

The International Cannabis Market Part 2:

The Americas

The Americas region has long led the global charge in modern cannabis reform. From the United States having thriving medical marijuana markets in the 90s to Uruguay and Canada being the first countries to outright legalize cannabis, North and South American countries have been and will continue to be, pioneers in the global cannabis space.

Join global cannabis industry expert and renowned attorney Bob Hoban as he explores the current status of cannabis in the Americas with attorneys Mariana Larrea, Luis Armendariz, and Robert Laurie. Together, they will discuss impending reform in multiple countries and how the Americas fit into the emerging global industry

MODERATOR

Robert Hoban

Member

Clark Hill

PANEL

Mariana Larrea

Associate

Santamarina y Steta, S. C. 

Luis Armendariz

Partner

CAAM Legal

Robert Laurie

Founder

Ad Lucem Law Corporation

2:00 PM –

2:50 PM

US CENTRAL TIME

PARTNER SESSION Psychedelic Bar Association

Psychedelics:

Building a Holistic Entheogen Practice – The Right Way

It is undeniable that the psychedelics movement is here. Legalization efforts are increasing, and firms are realigning practice resources in response. However, for those looking to be in the business of psychedelics, it will take more than simply avoiding lessons learned from cannabis to serve this market ethically and holistically.

In partnership with the Psychedelic Bar Association, this panel discussion will provide an overview of the current landscape while addressing the challenges around social equity, corporate governance, funding, financing, and intellectual property that the profession must face as it shapes the future of the legal psychedelic ecosystem.

MODERATOR

Lisa Pittman

Partner

Pittman Legal

PANEL

Ariel Clark

Partner

Clark Howell 

Roman Haferd

Restorative Justice Coordinator

Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia

Adriana Kertzer

Founding Partner

Plant Medicine Law Group

4:40 PM –

5:30 PM

US Central Time

Interactive Roundtable Q&A

Join members of our speaking faculty for an unscripted Q&A session looking at what is next for the Cannabis, Hemp, and Psychedelic industries and the legal professionals that support them.

MODERATOR

Jason Horst

Managing Partner

Horst Legal Counsel

10:00 AM –

10:50 AM 

US CENTRAL TIME

The Challenges of Today's Cannabis GC

Whether it is a licensing application or a multimillion-dollar acquisition, today’s Cannabis GCs face a plethora of challenges. With perspectives from a house of brands, a multi-state operator, a leader in cannabis edibles, and a regional craft cannabis curator this session will look at cannabis law from the client side.

MODERATOR

Eduardo Provencio 

Senior Vice President, Legal & Business Development

BellRock Brands

PANEL

Alex Lamphier

Senior Corporate Counsel

Columbia Care

Gabe Parton Lee

General Counsel

Wyld

Ilya Ross

Vice President - Corporate Development and Legal 

Trade Roots

5:30 PM –

6:30 PM 

US Central Time

Cannalaw Summit Virtual Networking Session

11:20 AM –

12:10 PM 

US CENTRAL TIME

PARTNER SESSION

Fyllo

Regulatory Outlook:

What’s next for emerging east coast cannabis markets?

With a predicted market size of over $11 billion by 2025, the east coast is continuing to come online. This session will discuss the role the east coast will play in the broader cannabis markets, what those advising in east coast markets can learn and apply from the west coast, and what continued legalization efforts look like.

SPEAKERS

Nicole Cosby

Chief Compliance Officer

Fyllo

Erica D. Woods

Director, Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs

Dutchie 

Kevin Conroy

Partner

Foley Hoag

Stanley S. Jutkowitz

Senior Counsel

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

3:20 PM –

4:10 PM

US CENTRAL

Wine, Weed, and Terroir:

The future of Cannabis Appellation Programs, and what they mean for the cannabis industry

Join moderator Luke Zimmerman and panelists Rebecca Stamey White, Lauren Mendelsohn, and Shabnam Malek as they discuss and compare American Viticultural Areas (AVA) for wine with the California Cannabis Appellation Program (CAP), highlight how the CAP program might impact cultivation areas in California, and lastly, they will illuminate the complex issues surrounding intellectual property rights as they apply to cannabis appellations.

MODERATOR

Luke Zimmerman

President

The Law Office of Luke S Zimmerman APC

PANEL

Rebecca Stamey White

Partner

Hinman & Carmichael

Lauren Mendelsohn

Senior Associate Attorney

Law Offices of Omar Figueroa

Shabnam Malek

Partner

Brand and Branch