| Date |
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 |
| MCLE Registration |
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
| Program |
9:00 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. |
| MCLE |
3 Hours |
The BASF Cannabis Conference provides attorneys an opportunity to enhance their practical skills in the rapidly-evolving cannabis space; offers attorneys the chance to learn about the cannabis industry and movement; and provides attorneys the chance to build connections and a strong bar for San Francisco.
During this half-day event:
- Attendees will strengthen their skills to practice, and their knowledge of, cannabis law.
- Leading attorneys, regulators, and operators will give valuable insight about the current state of legal cannabis in California.
- BASF members can learn about San Francisco’s Cannabis Equity Program from the office administering it.
Opening Remarks
Shay Aaron Gilmore, The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore
BASF Cannabis Law Section Chair
Session I - San Francisco Cannabis Equity Program
SFOOC Director Marisa Rodriguez will headline an extended interview of her office on San Francisco’s Cannabis Equity Program.
Moderator
Nicole Howell, Clark Howell LLP
Speakers
Marisa Rodriguez, San Francisco Office of Cannabis
Eugene Hillsman, San Francisco Office of Cannabis
Jeremy Schwartz, San Francisco Office of Cannabis
Nikesh Patel, San Francisco Office of Cannabis
Session II - All of the “Hot Topics” in Cannabis
From a cross-section of the industry, panelists will tackle the cannabis law issues of the day, from COVID-19 to recent state legalizations.
Moderator
Jeff Hamilton, Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Speakers
Harry Berezin, Bloom Farms
Maximillian Mikalonis, K Street Consulting
Lara DeCaro, Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP
Session III - California Cannabis Enforcement
This panel will look at recent developments with enforcement actions against operators in California and will address regulator perspective.
Moderator
Shay Aaron Gilmore, The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore
Speakers
Lindsay Herrick, California Department of Food & Agriculture
Nicole Elliott, Senior Advisor on Cannabis to Governor Newsom
Closing Remarks
BASF Cannabis Law Section Executive Committee Members
Supporting Sponsor:
Sacramento County Bar Association
For sponsorship opportunities, e-mail events@sfbar.org.
For a printable flyer, click here.
Registrants' access to this program will be available here on the day of the event.
Event Code: G202401
Cost
| $35 |
BASF Cannabis Section Members |
| $50 |
BASF Members |
| $75 |
Non Members |
Note
To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103
Special Requests
People with disabilities should contact BASF regarding reasonable accommodations at events@sfbar.org.