Cannabis Law Institutesm 2025:
INCBA Celebrates 10 Years
of Leadership in Cannabis Law
Join us for INCBA's Annual Cannabis Law Institute, the premier conference for cannabis attorneys, as we return to the law school where it all began. This milestone event honors a decade of legal excellence and innovation in cannabis law. Don’t miss this special opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate with industry leaders!"
*12 hrs of CLE | June 12 & 13, 2025 | Denver
*Up to 6 hours in-person + all CLE sessions will be made available to attendees on-demand after the event.
12 CLE sessions will be split between two separate classrooms on Day 2.
CLI 2024 Video Recap
About CLI
The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) is thrilled to announce the Cannabis Law Institute 2025 (CLI 2025), the marquee conference dedicated to advancing legal excellence in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. This dynamic event is widely considered to be the preeminent annual conference for cannabis law practitioners, will take place June 12th & 13th, 2025, at Sturm College of Law University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.CLI 2025 will feature the insights of a diverse array of legal experts, policymakers, and industry pioneers from around the world. As the cannabis landscape continues to transform, this conference will provide attendees with invaluable insights and practical knowledge to navigate the complex legal framework in which the cannabis and hemp industry operates.CLI 2025 will feature two days of programming packed with keynote addresses, panel discussions, and breakout sessions, covering a wide range of critical topics (agenda TBA). Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with esteemed experts and gain profound insights into emerging legal trends, regulatory challenges, business opportunities, and social equity issues. CLI 2025 also offers unparalleled networking opportunities, fostering connections among legal professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry influencers.
Previewing the Conversation:
CLE Sessions to Explore at CLI 2025
A Decade in Bloom: The Evolution of State Cannabis Programs Across the Nation
The Next Decade of Cannabis- Springboarding forward from initial state regulatory systems
Patient-Centered Programs: The Future of Medical Cannabis in the Face of Federal Inaction and Active Adult-Use State Legalization
Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Women Pioneers Shaping the Future of Cannabis
Navigating Free Speech Rights & Restrictions on Cannabis Advertising
From Underground to Mainstream: Navigating Legacy-to-Legal Transitions in Cannabis and Overcoming the Stigma
Then & Now: A Decade of Lessons and Future Directions for In-House Counsel in Cannabis
Cannabis & Code: Charting the AI-Driven Legal Frontier
Hold Fast – The Rule of Law and the Rules of Professional Conduct
Cannabis Risk Management: How to Protect and Defend Clients in the Face of Increasing Product Liability Lawsuits
Cannabis Trademarks: How Companies can Protect their Brands in Evolving Global Markets
Green, Tested, and Protected: Reconciling ADA Rights with Employee Drug Testing in Cannabis Workplace
Hemp’s New Highs: Legal Battles and the Future of Intoxicating Hemp
High Caliber Rights: Cannabis, the Second Amendment, and the Future of Freedom
280E & State Tax Litigation
The Future of Social Equity in the Face of a National DEI Takedown
FDA: 2018 Farm Bill Extended through Q3 2025- More Help or Harm?
Breaking the Bank on Cannabis: Navigating Federal Financial Uncertainty
CLI2025 Committee
Content Chair
Fatima Afia, Associate
Rudick Law Group, PLLC
Content Chair
Kyle Finnegan, Associate
Ice Miller LLP
Content Chair
David Ruskin, Partner
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Conference Chair
Nastasia Mora, Executive Director
INCBA
Technical Chair
Jim Canto, CIO | CTO
INCBA
Content Panel Leads
Zack Kobrin
Partner
Saul Ewing LLP
Mitzi Vaughn
Founder
MV Law PLLC
Jordan Wellington
Managing Partner
Strategies 64, LLC
Jessica C. McElfresh
Founder and Principal
McElfresh Law, Inc.
Jason Horst
Managing Partner
Horst Legal Counsel, PC
Shay Gilmore
Attorney at Law
The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore
Fatima Afia
Associate
Rudick Law Group, PLLC
Victoria Cvitanovic
Of Counsel
Rudick Law Group, PLLC
Alissa Jubelirer
Of Counsel
Benesch
Nick Richards
Tax Partner
Greenspoon Marder LLP
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Location & Hotels
Sturm College of Law University of Denver
Each year, INCBA holds its annual event at a law school around the continental US. We seek locations that can support our growing numbers while providing the intimate setting, and academic influence, that makes our members and attendees strive for legal excellence. We are thrilled to celebrate INCBA's 10th anniversary at Cannabis Law Institute® by returning to the original location.
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2255 E. Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80208
Hotels
Within 3 miles of venue
The week of CLI2025 is a busy week for Denver. We suggest booking hotels at your earliest convenience.
Moxy - Denver Cherry Creek
240 Josephine Street, Denver, Colorado, 80206
Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek
4150 East Mississippi Avenue, Glendale, CO 80246
Courtyard Denver Cherry Creek
1475 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80222
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