9th Annual Cannabis Symposium - In-Person
The 9th Annual Cannabis Symposium will deliver unrivaled learning and networking opportunities – as well as a coveted EDI credit. Immerse yourself in insights on the economic outlook for cannabis businesses in 2025, stay at the forefront of the latest developments in the Natural Medicine Health Act, and discover key areas in the industry capturing the attention of state and federal regulators. We hope to see you there!
CBA-CLE will email webinar access information 24-48 hours before the program.
Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
CBA-CLE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request an accommodation please contact [email protected] at least 14 business days in advance.
The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
Thank you to our Legal Education Partner!
The State Bar of Arizona
8:30 – 9:00 am
Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 9:05 am
Welcome Remarks
Extended by Andrew Britt, Esq., Britt Law LLC and Susie McNulty, Esq., CBA-CLE
9:05 – 9:55 am
State Updates from the Marijuana Enforcement Division & Natural Medicine Division
Presented by Dominique Mendiola, Esq., Sr. Director, and Allison Robinette, Esq., Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Marijuana Enforcement Division, Colorado Department of Revenue
9:55 – 10:25 am
Economics of the Industry
Presented by Travis Haley, Manager of Investments & Transactions, Marijuana Enforcement Division, Colorado Department of Revenue
10:25 – 10:35 am
Morning Break
10:35 – 11:25 am
Regulatory Chaos and the Rise of Intoxicating and Designer Cannabinoids
Presented by The Hon. Mary Celeste (Ret.), Garrett Graff, Esq., Gould & Ratner LLP, John Harloe, J.D., Ph.D., Village Farms, and Eduardo Provencio, Esq., Aditua Consulting
11:25 – 11:35 am
Collect Boxed Lunches (included in tuition)
11:35 am – 12:05 pm
Fireside Chat with Colorado Governor Polis' Deputy Counsel and Special Advisor on Cannabis and Natural Medicine
Featuring Colleen Morey, Esq., Deputy Counsel to Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and Ean Seeb, Special Advisor on Cannabis and Natural Medicine to Colorado Governor Jared Polis
Moderated by Rachael Ardanuy, Esq., RZA Legal
12:05 - 12:07 pm
Social Equity Pro Bono Program Remarks
Presented by Katrina Silbaq, CBA Access to Justice Program Coordinator
12:07 - 12:15 pm
Stretch Break
12:15 – 1:05 pm
Natural Medicine Health Act Update
Presented by Lizzie Fanckboner, Esq., Zuber Lawler LLP, and Sean McAllister, Esq., McAllister Law Office, PC
1:05 – 1:55 pm
Tax Challenges for Cannabis Businesses
Presented by Jennifer Benda, Esq., Holland & Hart LLP and Marc Claybon, JD, LLM, Crowe LLP
1:55 – 2:10 pm
Afternoon Break
2:10 – 3:00 pm
Local Licensing & Social Equity
Presented by Molly Duplechian, Erica N. Rogers, Esq., and Abbey Soissan, Dept. of Excise and Licenses for the City and County of Denver
Submitted for 1.0 EDI Credit
3:00 – 3:50 pm
Cannabis Alternative Dispute Resolution Panel
Panelists:
The Hon. Ross Buchanan (Ret.), JAG, Inc.
The Hon. Robert McGahey (Ret.), JAMS
Moderated by Lauren Maytin, Esq., Edson & Maytin, LLC
3:50 – 4:25 pm
Legislative Update – Rescheduling vs. Descheduling
Presented by James (Jim) Thorburn, Esq., Thorburn Law Group, LLC
4:25 – 4:30 pm
Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Extended by Andrew Britt, Esq., Britt Law LLC and Susie McNulty, Esq., CBA-CLE
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Networking Reception
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $529.00 |
| CBA Member | $399.00 |
| State Bar of Arizona Member | $399.00 |
| CBA Cannabis Law Section Member | $319.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $199.50 |
| Paralegal/Support Staff | $199.50 |
| Active Military | $199.50 |
| Public Service/Government | $199.50 |
| LLP (Licensed Legal Paraprofessional) | $199.50 |
| Non-Legal Cannabis Industry Professional (No CLE Credit) | $99.00 |
| Yes! I want to take a Pro Bono Case in the coming year | $99.00 |
| Yes! I want to take a Pro Bono Case in the coming year | $99.00 |
| CLE ELITE Pass Holder | $20.00 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 8.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits: 1.00
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