Cannabis Law Institutesm 2025:
INCBA Celebrates 10 Years
of Leadership in Cannabis Law
*13 hrs of CLE | June 12 & 13, 2025 | Denver
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!"
CLE session recordings are available on-demand in the INCBArchives.
Non-CLE recordings are available on INCBA's YouTube Channel.
*Up to 7 hours in-person + all CLE sessions will be made available to attendees on-demand after the event.
13 CLE sessions will be presented. 1 on Day 1 and the remainder split between two separate classrooms on Day 2. There will be 1 session available for specialty Ethics credit.
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 Cannabis Industry Litigation
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
Gold Sponsors
& Speakers

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

Lara DeCaro
Principal
Bond Legal & Dispute Resolutions PC

Ms. Christine A Baily, JD
Owner/Managing Member
C Baily Law LLC

Peter Homberg
Partner
gunnercooke GmbH

Jason Moscovici
Founder | President
Provisions Legal Services Inc.

Joanne Caceres
Partner
Dentons

Ms. Mia L. Garcia, Esq.
Of Counsel
Frantz Ward LLP

Ati P. Khatri
Counsel
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Pamela Nicole Epstein
Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer
Terpene Belt, Inc.

Mary Shapiro, JD, MBA
Of Counsel
Crown, LLP

Shabnam Malek
Partner
Brand & Branch LLP

Adria Berry
Executive Director
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority

Nicole Elliott
Director
California Department of
Cannabis Control

Michael Miles
Deputy Director
Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board

Riana Durrett
Director
UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute

Lovie Rodgers, PharmD, MPH
Founder
Crescent City Therapeutics

Jason Adelstone
Attorney
Harris Sliwoski LLP

Cat Packer
Director of Drug Markets
& Legal Regulation
Drug Policy Alliance

Savannah Hoover, Esq., MBA
CEO | Founder
Seekees Consulting, LLC

Jordan Tishler, MD
President
Association of Cannabinoid Specialists

Dina Rollman
Co-Founder
KND Group

Omar Figueroa
Founder | Attorney
The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa, Inc.

Josefine Nowitz
SVP of Growth Marketing
Champ Digital

Ari Bargil
Senior Attorney
Institute for Justice

AnnaRae Grabstein
Founder | CEO
Wolf Meyer

Ean Seeb
Governor's Special Advisor
on Cannabis and Natural Medicine
State of Colorado

Sabrina Noah
Principal
NRM Consulting

Joseph A. Bondy
Founder | Principal
The Law Offices of Joseph A. Bondy

Bryna Dahlin
Chair, Cannabis Industry Group
Benesch

Steve Rolles
Senior Policy Analyst
Transform Drug Policy Foundation

Jason Ortiz
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Last Prisoner Project

Chang Yi
CEO & Chief Legal Officer
Smoakland New York

Laura Schniedwind
Director and Lead Counsel, Product
PAX

Gabe Parton Lee
General Counsel
Wyld

Erin Alexander
Director of Legal & Compliance
Cloud 9 Cannabis
and Lucky Lincoln Gaming

Shannon Hartwell, JD
General Counsel
Grön Holdings, Inc.

Tauhid Chappell
Executive Director of NJ Dept. Of State's
Cannabis Training Academy
New Jersey Business Action Center

Arthur Rothrock, Esq.
Cofounder & CEO
Legion LegalTech, Corp.

Aniket Sawant, PhD
CEO
Threadeo Inc.

Jessica F. Gonzalez, Esq.
Cannabis & Trademark Attorney
Rudick Law Group, PLLC

Jeremy Siegel
General Counsel
Final Bell Holdings, Inc.

Joslin E. Monahan
Member Attorney
Miller Johnson

Michael F. Hennessey
Senior Vice President
NFP, an Aon company

Eric P. Berlin
Partner
Dentons

Laurie Parfitt
CEO | Principal
LKP Impact Consulting, LLC

Timothy L. Alger
Owner
Alger Resolutions

Mark J. Neuberger
Of Counsel
Foley & Lardner LLP

Steven Avalos
VP and Associate General Counsel
Labor and Employment
Verano Holdings Corp.

Natacha Andrews
Executive Director
National Association
of Black Cannabis Lawyers

Alexander Pe
Associate General Counsel
Terrabis

Jessica Velazquez, CPA, CFE
Principal, Cannabis Practice Leader
BeachFleischman PLLC

Tyler Klimas
Principal | Founder
Leaf Street Strategies, LLC

Jennifer Benda
Partner
Holland & Hart LLP

Nathan Mattison
Assistant Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
Cannabis and Natural Medicine
Colorado Attorney General's Office

Marc Hauser
Chief of Staff
Jardín Premium Cannabis Dispensary

Mr. Ohad Kiperstok
Partner
Angel, Kiperstok y Asociados

Allison Robinette
Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs
Colorado Marijuana
& Natural Medicine Divisions
Colorado Department of Revenue

Calvin Shannon
Principal
BGM Group, LLC

Judge Mary A. Celeste (Ret.)
Director
National Interdisciplinary
Cannabis Symposium

Courtney Moran
Founding Principal, Attorney
& Counselor at Law
EARTH Law LLC

Garrett Graff
Partner
Partner Gould & Ratner LLP

Norman Birenbaum
Founding President
Cannabis Regulators Association

Steph Sherer
Founder and President
Americans for Safe Access

David Culver
Senior Vice President of Public Affairs
US Cannabis Roundtable

David Vaillencourt
Chief Executive Officer
The GMP Collective

Richard Y. Cheng, Esq., CHC
Managing Member
Ritter Spencer Cheng PLLC

Dean Richardson
Partner
Gould & Ratner LLP

Rachael Ardanuy
Cannabis Business Attorney
RZA Legal

Amber M. Naiman, Esq., LL.M
Senior Attorney
Clark Hill PLC

Kristina Dahmann
Partner
Ice Miller LLP
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.

Get Directions
Sturm College of Law, 2255 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210
a.k.a.; Ricketson Law Building
Parking
CLI2025 attendees may use Lot-L on June 12th, but NOT on June 13th. View PDF File from VenueOn June 13, please use the following lots:
Lot E: 40 available spaces
Lot D: 20 available spaces
Lot P: Over 100 available spaces
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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CLI 2025 Course Materials
INSTRUCTIONS
A link to course materials can be found on the page for each each session in the CLI2025 Program
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