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Vicente LLP Earns Top National Recognition for Cannabis and Psychedelics Law in Chambers USA 2025 Guide

Jun 5, 2025

Vicente LLP is proud to once again earn Band 1 Nationwide rankings for both Cannabis Law and Psychedelics Law in the Chambers USA 2025 Guide—reaffirming our position as the leading firm in these emerging sectors. Since the introduction of Cannabis Law in 2019 and Psychedelics Law in 2024, we’ve consistently led the field with a proven track record, bold policy leadership, and a steadfast commitment to our clients.

Brian Vicente Named to ColoradoBiz Spring 2025 Business Law Power List

Apr 16, 2025

Brian Vicente, founding partner of Vicente LLP and a pioneer in cannabis policy reform, has been honored by ColoradoBiz as a top business law leader in their Spring 2025 Power List. Congrats, Brian!

Meet Vicente LLP at the 50th Annual Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference

Apr 7, 2025

Vicente LLP will be exhibiting at the 50th Annual FBA Indian Law Conference on April 28 and 29 in Albuquerque, NM. We are pleased to be joining legal professionals and leaders of Tribal Nations to discuss the advancement of Tribal Law and cannabis policy. Visit our exhibitor table to view our “Tribal Cannabis and Hemp Market Map,” created in collaboration with the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association.

Vicente LLP Team Members Are Headed to NoCo Hemp Expo 2025 in Estes Park

Mar 24, 2025

Vicente founding partner Joshua Kappel is slated to speak during NoCo Hemp Expo 2025 in a panel about the current landscape for psilocybin therapy. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with multiple members of our team in Estes Park during the event. If you’ll be attending, be sure to reach out—we’d love to connect!

[Webinar] Cannabis & Psychedelics On the 2024 Ballot

Oct 24, 2024

Campaign leaders and experts at Vicente LLP and Marijuana Policy Project discuss the details of various cannabis reform initiatives on the 2024 election ballot and potential opportunities in Florida, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, and South Dakota's cannabis markets during this webinar. Plus, panelists provide an update on psychedelic reform in Massachusetts.

Vicente LLP Cannabis Attorneys Are Headed to the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago

Sep 9, 2024

Join Vicente LLP at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago on October 8 and 9! Partners Charles Alovisetti and Sahar Ayinehsazian will discuss cannabis financing and how rescheduling cannabis affects the credit risk profile of cannabis companies during panels on October 8. Plus, partners Travis Copenhaver and Jeremy Shaw will also be in attendance. Contact us to schedule a meeting during the conference!

Vicente LLP Attorneys Recognized as Leaders in Cannabis Law and Corporate Law by Best Lawyers® 2025

Aug 15, 2024

Vicente LLP is pleased to announce that 15 of its attorneys were once again recognized in the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers® awards. Eight attorneys earned spots on The Best Lawyers in America® list, while seven were included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Ohio Cannabis Market Discussion Features Vicente LLP Attorneys Brian Vicente and Travis Copenhaver

Jun 25, 2024

Ohio is gearing up to launch adult-use cannabis sales! Join Vicente LLP founding partner Brian Vicente and partner Travis Copenhaver during a July 24 Rootwurks webinar, where they will discuss the regulations for cannabis businesses, what consumers can expect, and the potential economic impact. Register to learn more!

Vicente LLP Leads the Rankings in Cannabis and Psychedelics Law in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

Jun 6, 2024

Vicente LLP is thrilled to announce that we are the first—and only—law firm to be ranked by Chambers USA in the top tier for both cannabis and psychedelics law, further cementing our position as the unquestioned leader in drug law and policy.

Brian Vicente to Keynote Southwest Cannabis Convention

May 13, 2024

Vicente LLP founding partner Brian Vicente will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Southwest Cannabis Convention in Las Cruces, NM. Register now!

Vicente LLP Founding Partner Brian Vicente Will Discuss His Cannabis Law Achievements During Grinnell College Alumni Award Recipient Panel

May 8, 2024

Vicente LLP founding partner Brian Vicente will participate in the Class of 1999 Alumni Award Recipients Panel during the 2024 Grinnell College Reunion Weekend on May 31. The panel discussion will focus on Brian’s extensive work in cannabis law since his graduation from Grinnell.

[Webinar] Cannabis Rescheduling: Implications and Next Steps

May 3, 2024

Watch this special briefing featuring Vicente LLP leaders who have been deeply immersed in the federal scheduling issue, along with Mitzi Keating, a CPA and partner at Citrin Cooperman.

Vicente LLP Joins Industry Leaders at National Cannabis Industry Association’s Colorado Stakeholder Summit

Mar 15, 2024

The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is hosting a Stakeholder Summit in Colorado on April 4, and Vicente LLP is a Silver Sponsor. The event brings together key figures in the cannabis industry, including policymakers and regulators, to discuss and drive positive change within the cannabis industry. Vicente LLP will have a strong presence at the summit, with several members of our team attending, including the firm’s founding partner, Brian Vicente. Register now!

Vicente LLP Attorneys Recognized in 5280 Magazine’s 2024 List as Top Marijuana Lawyers

Jan 4, 2024

Vicente LLP attorneys Shawn Hauser, Jerrico Perez, Christian Sederberg, and Brian Vicente were recognized by 5280 magazine in its annual "Denver's Top Lawyers 2024" list of the city's most respected attorneys.

[Webinar] Special Briefing on Cannabis Federal Scheduling Reform

Oct 4, 2023

Watch this special briefing where Vicente LLP leaders share insights on the impacts of the HHS recommendation to reschedule cannabis and outline the road ahead.

[Vicente LLP Event] Maryland Cannabis Business Licensing Workshop & Networking Event

Sep 22, 2023

Vicente LLP is hosting a can’t-miss event for those interested in entering the Maryland adult-use cannabis market! Please join us in Baltimore on October 16 for an evening of education and networking with industry leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs.

Vicente LLP Receives Top Ranking in Cannabis Law from Chambers and Partners for the Fifth Year in a Row

Jun 12, 2023

Vicente LLP is honored to announce that the firm was recognized by Chambers and Partners as a top cannabis law practice in the U.S., and five of the firm's attorneys were individually ranked among the nation's top cannabis lawyers. Vicente has received a Nationwide Band 1 ranking from Chambers in all five years since the Cannabis Law section was added in 2019.

Cannabis Business in Minnesota: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to the New Industry

May 31, 2023

Join us in Minneapolis on June 14 for a can’t-miss cannabis legal and business seminar!

Vicente LLP Partners Slated to Speak at 2023 NORML Cannabis Law and Business Seminar

Apr 10, 2023

Attend the NORML Denver Legal Seminar from June 7-9 to hear Vicente partners Charles Alovisetti, Sahar Ayinehsazian, Shawn Hauser, and Brian Vicente discuss the latest cannabis industry legal and business insights.

Jen Flanagan and Brian Vicente Discuss the Future of the Cannabis Industry on Cannabis Business Minds Podcast

Apr 6, 2023

Brian Vicente shares cannabis industry insights on The Cannabis Minds Show’s podcast series co-hosted by Vicente LLP’s Jen Flanagan.

Brian Vicente Joins Marijuana Policy Project’s Board of Directors

Mar 1, 2023

Congratulations, Brian Vicente: MPP’s Newest Board Member.

Vicente Sederberg Attorneys Recognized As Top Marijuana Lawyers in 5280 Magazine’s 2023 List

Jan 5, 2023

Congratulations to VS's cannabis attorneys who landed on 5280 Magazine's Top Lawyers 2023 list!

Brian Vicente Joining Rootwurks Webinar to Recap 2022 Cannabis Developments and Give Predictions for 2023

Dec 27, 2022

Ten years after Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational cannabis, where do things stand? Find out on January 31, 2023.

[Webinar] New Cannabis Opportunities in the Upper Midwest: Post Election

Dec 8, 2022

Watch this session on-demand for a discussion on the cannabis landscape and emerging opportunities in Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Vicente Sederberg LLP Ranked in 2023 U.S. News & World Report 'Best Law Firms' for Corporate Law, Land Use & Zoning Law

Nov 8, 2022

We're excited to announce that Vicente Sederberg LLP was ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers®  "Best Law Firms" 2023 Edition! VS is ranked nationally for Land Use & Zoning Law and regionally for Corporate Law in Colorado and Land Use & Zoning Law in Massachusetts.

Celebrating 10 Years of Cannabis Legalization in Colorado

Nov 7, 2022

Amendment 64 made history in 2012. Leaders of Vicente Sederberg and its consulting affiliate, VS Strategies, played key roles in drafting, passing, and implementing the historic ballot initiative.

Legends in Cannabis Policy Reform Vicente Sederberg Join Headset’s High Rise Podcast

Nov 4, 2022

Brian Vicente and Mason Tvert speak on their journey and history related to cannabis legalization on the High-Rise podcast. Listen now!

Vicente Sederberg LLP Founding Partner Brian Vicente Named 2022 Cannabis MVP of the Year by Law360

Sep 22, 2022

Congratulations, Brian Vicente: Recognized as a Law360 2022 Cannabis MVP of the year!

Brian Vicente Offers Insights to Nov. Ballot Initiatives, Adult-Use Stores in New York and more on the "Pot to Popular" podcast

Sep 12, 2022

Brian Vicente discusses the roots of his cannabis career, how his firm grew to be one of the largest in cannabis law and more on a recent podcast titled, "Pot to Popular" hosted by CEO of MATTIO, Rosie Mattio.

Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider Podcast's new episode 'Funding the Future of Cannabis' Features Cannabis Law Firm Founding Partner Brian Vicente

Sep 12, 2022

Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider Podcast featured Brian Vicente as a special guest to discuss the early stages as a young cannabis attorney, the future for cannabis investors, and more.

Best Lawyers® Recognizes 14 Attorneys From Vicente Sederberg LLP for Work in Cannabis Law, Corporate Law, and Additional Practice Areas

Aug 19, 2022

VS is pleased to announce that 14 attorneys from national cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS) were recognized this week by Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.

Help us make the SXSW stage! Vote for our "On the Border: Cannabis Legalization in N America" panel

Aug 9, 2022

Vote for the panel "On the Border: Cannabis Legalization in N America," featuring Brian Vicente to be included in SXSW 2023!

Brian Vicente Slated to Present Cannabis Law Session at State Bar of New Mexico's Annual Meeting

Jul 29, 2022

Brian Vicente will join the State Bar of New Mexico's 2022 Annual Meeting on August 11, 2022 to present in a Cannabis Law Institute breakout session.

Vicente Sederberg Receives Top Ranking from Chambers and Partners for Fourth Straight Year

Jul 6, 2022

VS is excited to announce that the prestigious international legal directory Chambers & Partners awarded VS with the 'Cannabis Law Firm of the Year' award once again, extended VS a Band 1 ranking for the fourth straight year, and recognized five VS attorneys as top cannabis lawyers.

National Hispanic Cannabis Council Launching Tri-State Chapter at July 14 Event in NYC

Jun 13, 2022

NHCC will host an event to launch its Tri-State chapter at Mi Casa Creative on July 14, 2022 in NYC. RSVP here!

Cannabis Marketing Summit Will Feature Brian Vicente and Genevieve Meehan

May 23, 2022

Brian Vicente and Genevieve Meehan will join cannabis branding and compliance panels on Thursday, June 9.

Rootwurks Partners with Vicente Sederberg to Launch Cannabis Compliance and E-Learning Platform

May 17, 2022

Launched May 16, 2022, Rootwurks is an e-learning, training, and compliance management platform solution for the cannabis industry.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Partners with NHCC to Highlight Cannabis Industry Opportunities for Latinos

Apr 21, 2022

Sen. Schumer and Antonio Valdez of the National Hispanic Cannabis Council co-authored a guest column for Univision about how Latinos can benefit from the cannabis economy.

Vicente Sederberg Featured in Denver Business Journal Cover Story

Apr 19, 2022

The feature recounts the closely intertwined origins and growth of Vicente Sederberg and the legal cannabis market in Colorado and beyond.

Brian Vicente Included in High Times List of Top 100 Most Influential Figures in Cannabis

Apr 15, 2022

Back from a COVID-19 hiatus, High Times announced its annual list of the 100 most influential figures in the cannabis space - including VS founding partner Brian Vicente.

Brian Vicente Joins Wana's 'Enhance Your Life' Podcast to Discuss Everything Cannabis Law

Feb 28, 2022

Brian Vicente educates Wana's 'Enhance Your Life' podcast listeners on the basics of cannabis law.

MJBizCon 2021 Highlights: Making Your Cannabis Smarter, Featuring Brian Vicente

Dec 10, 2021

VS Founding Partner Brian Vicente joined TrueGreen's stellar panel at MJBizCon 2021 to discuss the cannabis industry's past and present, and how compliance, technology, and data insights are the future of a successful industry.

Vicente Sederberg LLP Ranked in 2022 U.S. News & World Report "Best Law Firms" for Corporate Law

Nov 4, 2021

We're excited to announce that Vicente Sederberg LLP was ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers®  "Best Law Firms" 2022 Edition! VS was named a Tier 2 firm in Colorado for Corporate Law.

Brian Vicente to Discuss Policy Change and Social Impact at Clio Cloud Conference

Oct 22, 2021

VS Founding Partner Brian Vicente will join Leonika Charging of tribal law firm Big Fire Law & Policy Group for the panel "Reisman Firm Spotlight: Advocating for Policy Change and Social Impact" at the Clio Cloud Conference on Friday, October 29. 

BCEI to Host ‘Inside Cannabis Social Equity In New Jersey’ Community Round Table Discussion

Sep 8, 2021

Black Cannabis Equity Initiative will host a special social equity community round table discussion with NJ and national cannabis leaders, including VS's Brian Vicente and Jennifer Cabrera, on September 10.

7 VS Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America 2022

Aug 19, 2021

Vicente Sederberg LLP is pleased to share that five lawyers representing the firm’s Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York offices were recognized by their attorney peers in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022.

Vicente Sederberg Once Again Ranked Top Cannabis Law Firm by Chambers and Partners

Jun 8, 2021

The prestigious international legal directory awarded VS with the 2021 'Cannabis Law - Law Firm of the Year' award, once again extended VS a Band 1 ranking, and recognized two more VS attorneys as top cannabis lawyers.

This 4/20 celebrate that marijuana businesses and their employees are now "essential"

By Brian Vicente
Apr 20, 2021

More than 320,000 cannabis workers have endured risks and sacrifices to help others throughout the pandemic. They deserve recognition — and fair treatment.

5 Things You Need to Know Before Entering the Cannabis Industry

By Brian Vicente
Apr 19, 2021

The cannabis industry is complex. Prospective cannabis business owners and other service providers interested in working with cannabis businesses are wise to take a step back and assess what it really takes to not only enter the cannabis industry, but to succeed in it.

National Hispanic Cannabis Council Founding Board Members Include Vicente Sederberg LLP

Apr 7, 2021

Launched March 25, 2021, the NHCC aims to empower the U.S. Hispanic community through education, entrepreneurialism, and economic opportunity. Brian Vicente, Jennifer Cabrera, and Fatima Thibou will sit on the Board of Directors.

Brian Vicente Joins Jimmy Young to Talk Cannabis Policy Reform on In the Weeds Podcast

Mar 19, 2021

VS partner Brian Vicente discusses cannabis policy reform and state and federal legalization in this episode of In the Weeds with Jimmy Young podcast.

Vicente Sederberg Attorneys Named Top Marijuana Lawyers by 5280 Magazine

Jan 5, 2021

Shawn Hauser, Jessica Scardina, Christian Sederberg, and Brian Vicente were included in the magazine's list of the 487 best lawyers in the Denver area.

Ten Events That Shaped the Colorado Cannabis Industry

By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 22, 2020

Ten events from the past decade that established Colorado as a global leader on marijuana and hemp policy.

Celebrating 10 Years at the Leading Edge of Cannabis Law

By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 1, 2020

For our 10th anniversary, we take a look back at VS's history of leadership in cannabis law, the marijuana and hemp industries, and drug policy reform.

Brian Vicente Discusses Social Equity and the War on Drugs with Brave New Weed

Oct 30, 2020

Brian Vicente weighs in on the challenges and opportunities of helping those who’ve been unfairly targeted by the War on Drugs on episode 93 of the Brave New Weed podcast.

[Live Session] Support Mississippians for Compassionate Care

Sep 2, 2020

Moderated by Brian Vicente, this fireside chat educates viewers on the Mississippi ballot initiative campaign to make medical marijuana available to patients suffering from debilitating medical conditions in Mississippi through their physicians.

Brian Vicente to Speak at ADTA Denver Annual Meeting

Aug 31, 2020

VS founding partner Brian Vicente will discuss litigation and regulation in the cannabis industry as part of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Denver Annual Meeting.

5 VS Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America 2021

Aug 20, 2020

Vicente Sederberg LLP is pleased to share that five lawyers representing the firm’s Boston and Colorado offices were recognized by their attorney peers in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021.

Brian Vicente Appears on The Syndicate Podcast

Aug 14, 2020

In the second episode of this thrilling podcast series, VS partner Brian Vicente is interviewed by host Chris Walker to better understand cannabis laws in Colorado.

[Webinar] Cannabis Reform During the Coronavirus Crisis

May 15, 2020

Vicente Sederberg LLP and the Marijuana Policy Project provide an update on how COVID-19 has impacted 2020 cannabis reform efforts.

Vicente Sederberg Ranked Top Cannabis Law Firm by Chambers and Partners

Apr 23, 2020

The prestigious international legal directory once again gave VS a Nationwide Band 1 ranking, and this time around it also individually ranked three of the firm's partners.

See You in Boston for CannaVest and NCIA's Northeast Cannabis Business Conference!

Feb 13, 2020

Don't miss the sessions featuring Brian Vicente, Charles Alovisetti, Ilya Ross, Jennifer Cabrera, Casey Leaver and Meg Nash. Also, be sure to meet up with VS during the event and at our pre-conference networking party!

10 Years of Big Risk and Reward for Attorneys in Cannabis

Dec 16, 2019

Brian Vicente talks about the early days of the cannabis industry, along with the risks of being a cannabis lawyer, in the new podcast series, Law360 Explores: Legalization.

VS Earns Top Ranking from Chambers and Partners

Aug 13, 2019

VS is honored to share that the firm has been ranked in ‘the gold-standard’ of international lawyer and law firm research, Chambers and Partners. The firm achieved Nationwide Band 1 ranking in Cannabis Law and is recognized for its "understanding of the law and network of people in the cannabis industry." 

Colorado Marijuana Revenue Surpasses $1 Billion

Jun 17, 2019