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WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: CANNABIS LAW BASICS!

Updated: Jul 29, 2018


I’m so excited to share Cannabis Law Basics for Lawyers. This course is designed to introduce attorneys, law students, and curious minds to the fundamentals and opportunities of this emerging industry. Think of it as Cannabis Law 101 that didn’t quite make it into your law school curriculum.


Join for the live webinar on Tuesday, August 7th at 1:00PM MT (3pm ET). For $75, you’ll receive:


Brief history of the legal status of marijuana in the U.S.

It’s a long and tumultuous history, so I’ll be sharing the important highlights from the initial prohibition of marijuana use and sales, and the legal implications for cannabis law.


Snapshot of the current legalization status

While cannabis is still federally outlawed, the changes in legalization vary from state to state. We’ll walk through the differences between medicinal and recreational legalizations, and touch on which states are currently being affected (spoiler: they are all, just in different ways – more on this in the course).


Overview of legal services you can offer 

With the growth in the cannabis industry, more businesses and entrepreneurs are looking for legal counsel in setting up a business that is compliant with state and local regulations and policies. Additionally, the budding cannabis industry effects various aspects of life and law. You do not have to be a business attorney to work with the cannabis industry! Cannabis legalization involves taxes, real estate, family law, criminal defense, estate planning, health law, dispute resolution, bankruptcy, and more. I’ll discuss the different services you can offer, how they benefit your clients, and how they’ll benefit you!


Recommendations on next steps to grow your legal offerings

With this introductory content under your belt, I’ll explain how you can expand your firm or pivot the focus to incorporate cannabis law – just like I did. I’ll share my insights, lessons learned, and recommendations on how to do so successfully.


Answers to all of your burning questions live

During this webinar, I’ll be sharing my experience in a Q&A format. Bring your questions about the cannabis industry, legal challenges, and business opportunities!


This is for you if:

· You’ve watched the cannabis industry grow and want to get in before your competition does

· You’re a law student or graduate interested in embarking on an unique niche 

· You have an established practice, but want to expand your offerings

· You’re looking to grow your client list, and need to tap into a growing market

· You’re interested in pivoting your law firm’s focus, but aren’t sure what’s right for you

· You’re hesitant to add a seemingly complex and controversial industry to your offerings

· You’re a curious mind interested in learning about the fundamentals of cannabis law



 
 
 

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After serving in-house, Brian moved into consulting, where he helped develop one of the nation’s first industry-specific liability insurance policies for a nationwide carrier. He later advised clients on competitive licensing applications and regulatory strategy across multiple jurisdictions, counseling on legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters. Brian joined RZA Legal in 2020, where he represents Colorado businesses and property owners throughout the full lifecycle of their operations and investments. His practice includes real estate acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing, land use and zoning matters, entity structuring and financing, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and state and local government representation. He regularly works with mountain community clients navigating complex local regulations affecting development, use, and operation of real property. Brian also assists municipalities with drafting and revising ordinances governing regulated business activity, balancing operational realities, community priorities, and legal risk. Brian is active in legal scholarship and education. He has published in the University of Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law and the Pepperdine Law Review, written on regulatory reform for the Cannabis Industry Journal, and previously served as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Wyoming. Before practicing in Colorado, Brian worked in New York City in private practice and clerked for a judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade. Brian lives in Grand Lake, Colorado, with his wife and has volunteered as a first responder with Grand County Mountain Rescue and Rocky Mountain National Park Rescue since 2015. Outside of work, he enjoys backcountry skiing, playing old-time rock ’n’ roll, and spending time with family in New Jersey. Brian is licensed to practice law in Colorado, New Jersey, and New York. Optional closing sentence: You don’t have to navigate an evolving regulatory and real estate landscape alone—RZA Legal is prepared to guide you at every stage.

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