9th Annual Cannabis Symposium Out of Stock
Co-sponsored by the Cannabis Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association
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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 Partners!
The State Bar of Arizona
California Lawyers Association
Arizona
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 6.75 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0.75 hour(s) of professional responsibility/ethics.
California
This program has been approved for 6.0 California general MCLE credits. California Lawyers Association is an approved State Bar of California MCLE provider.
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, 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
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $529.00 USD
- Member Price $399.00 USD
- General Credits 8.00
- Ethics Credits 0.00
- EDI Credits 1.00