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ST. PAUL—This November the International Law Section of the American Bar Association will hold its first conference on the global legal aspects of one of the hottest emerging industries—cannabis.
The Global Business of Cannabis conference is the first of its kind and will feature some of the world’s leading experts speaking on prominent issues in international cannabis law.
Business attorney Susan Burns of Minnesota chairs the conference November 10-12, 2021 in Denver, Colo.
“Attorneys serving clients from any section of the cannabis industry—or planning to do so–need to be sure they have the most current legal information in this dynamic market,” said Susan Burns. “The cannabis industry affects U.S. and international business sectors ranging from agriculture to finance. Conference attendees will learn more about the global landscape for cannabis-related businesses.”
“The U.S. market for cannabis is growing exponentially,” said Nancy Kaymar Stafford,
Chair of the ABA’s International Law Section. “We’re pleased to have the opportunity to inform ABA members regarding trends surrounding the legal market for cannabis.”
Business Wire projects this industry will reach USD 90.4 billion by 2026. Developments such as the emergence of cannabis legalization in the Asia-Pacific region will fuel this growth. In the U.S. 5.4 million Americans, or 2.4% of adults, will be registered patients in medical cannabis states by 2025 New Frontier Data projects.
The three-day conference will welcome notable speakers including Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Nancy Whiteman, CEO of Wana Brands, and U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter (Colorado).
Panel topics and speakers:
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021
6:00-7:00 PM
Welcome Reception, The ART Hotel Denver
Keynote Speaker: Gov. Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021
Lunch Keynote Speaker: Nancy Whiteman, CEO, Wana Brands, Denver, CO
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion—and Cannabis: Efforts to Shape the Cannabis Industry Worldwide.
- Cannabis Trade in the Americas: Preparing Your Clients for the Future
- Emerging Issues in Cannabis Sector Mergers and Acquisitions
- Enforcing the New Cannabis Legal Framework: Federal & State Prosecution of Illicit Market Cannabis Operations
6:30-8:30 PM Evening Reception, Colorado Bar Association
Evening Keynote Speaker: Maggie Wilson, CMO, Fruit Slabs, Long Beach, CA
Friday, Nov. 12, 2021
- Legal Ethics in International Cannabis.
- The Environmental Impact of Cannabis Cultivation: Does Legalization Make a Difference?
- Lunch Keynote Speaker: Rep. Ed Perlmutter, United States Representative, Washington, D.C.
- Cannabis Trademarks: Global IP Portfolios and Global Trade.
- Cannabis & Alcohol, Hospitality & Tourism, Public Safety -v- Arbitrary Regulations: It’s a Whole New World.
6:30-8:30 PM Evening Reception, The ART Hotel Denver
Susan Burns of S Burns Legal PLLC is a business lawyer who works with businesses based in the United States and Mexico-based businesses that are establishing a presence in the U.S. Her clients include companies in healthcare, technology, chemical and microbiology testing, cannabis investing, and sustainable food production. She also has been named one of the Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers in the United States.
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