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!"

Agenda-at-a-Glance

*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.

INCBA - CANNRA Joint Mixer marketing graphic

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

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP logo
Horst Legal Counsel, PC logo
McElfresh Law, Inc. logo
The Cannabist Company logo
The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore logo
JDW Counsel logo
NOOA Avocats logo
Ad Astra Law Group, LLP logo
Marino PR logo
Saul Ewing logo

Silver Sponsors

Alger Resolutions logo
CannXperts logo
Threadeo.com logo
NFP - an AON Company logo

Bronze Sponsors

Ice Miller LLP logo
Akerman logo
First Citizens Bank logo

CLI2025 Committee

& Speakers

Content Panel Leads

Session Speakers

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

Moxy - Denver Cherry Creek

240 Josephine Street, Denver, Colorado, 80206

Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek

Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek

4150 East Mississippi Avenue, Glendale, CO 80246

Omni Chicago Hotel

Courtyard Denver Cherry Creek

1475 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80222

CLI2025 Retail Price: $1,299

Discounts and Membership Bundle Instructions Below

MEMBER STANDARD: $899

It pays to be a member! (Join Here)

  1. Login to Your INCBA Member Account

  2. Click Button Below

  3. Pay CLI2025 Member Price

MEMBERSHIP BUNDLE: $1,199

🎯 First year of membership included.

  1. Click Button Below then click "Join and Purchase"

  2. Select Annual Attorney Membership (reg. $420)

  3. Use Discount Code CLI25-300 at checkout

NON-MEMBER STANDARD: $1,099

Non-Member and/or Non-Attorney.

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  2. Pay Same Price as Non-Member Early Bird

  3. Wish you were a member. 😉

How *Discount Code CLI25-300 is applied:

Annual Attorney Membership $420 $300 + Current CLI2025 Member "STANDARD" Price $899 = Bundled Price $1,199

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*Discount code is only valid towards our Annual Attorney Membership.
Membership renews annually at regular price.

Contact Sales

INCBA/CANNRA | Joint Mixer

Wednesday, June 11th (Night before CLI)
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Hotel
5:30pm-7pm

Who Can Attend

All attendees of CLI2025 will be registered at no additional charge.CANNRA Attendees are Free.Others may register for $100.

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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