Oct 17, 2025
Vicente LLP congratulates Vikrama Chandrashekar of Denver for being selected to the 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in Colorado. His selection recognizes his excellence in legal practice and community impact.
Sep 18, 2025
Vicente LLP is proud to announce that 15 members of our cannabis and psychedelics practices have been recognized in the 2025 Top 200 global industry directories! We’re grateful for the acknowledgement of our team’s dedication and expertise in these industries.
Aug 21, 2025
Vicente LLP is proud to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers® awards, marking a milestone achievement with honors in all three individual award categories. Eight attorneys earned placements on The Best Lawyers in America® list, four were included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, and one was honored with the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designation.
Jun 24, 2025
Vicente LLP is proud to announce that it has been officially recognized in “The Legal 500 United States – Cannabis,” rankings for 2025! Every year, The Legal 500 highlights the most outstanding law firms across the country, and this year, we’re proud to be listed among the top firms in cannabis.
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.
May 12, 2025
Vicente receives Legal Insider’s “Cannabis & Psychedelics Law Firm of the Year — Denver 2025” award for offering best-in-class cannabis and psychedelics law services.
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!
Feb 21, 2025
Vicente LLP is proud to announce that founding partner Joshua Kappel has been recognized as a 2025 Lawyer of the Year by Law Week Colorado. This honor highlights his outstanding leadership in cannabis and psychedelics law, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping policy such as Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act and Amendment 64, advocating for drug reform nationwide, and guiding businesses in these evolving sectors.
Jan 21, 2025
Vicente LLP was once again named a winner of the Law360 Practice Groups of the Year Award in the Cannabis category for 2024! This recognition marks yet another milestone for Vicente and further highlights the firm’s leadership in shaping the legal landscape for the cannabis industry.
Dec 6, 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that Vicente LLP was awarded the “Law Firm of the Year” at the 2024 Emjays International Cannabis Awards during MJBizCon in Las Vegas!
Dec 2, 2024
Vicente LLP is honored to announce that ten attorneys from our Boston office were selected for inclusion in Boston Magazine’s 2024 “Top Lawyers” list. Each year, Boston Magazine highlights the outstanding legal professionals in the Greater Boston area who blend exceptional legal services with a “genuine commitment to helping their clients.” Congratulations to our Vicente attorneys recognized for their work in Corporate Law, Government and Administrative Law, Civil Law Litigation, Land Use/Environment, Business Law, and Commercial Litigation!
Nov 19, 2024
Vicente partner Meg Nash has built an impressive career as a lawyer and she recently earned recognition from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of the 2024 Top Women of Law. Congratulations, Meg!
Nov 7, 2024
Vicente LLP has once again received top rankings both nationally and regionally in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms® across various practice areas, including national recognition in Land Use and Zoning Law and a Tier 1 ranking in Colorado for Corporate Law and Government Relations Practice.
Oct 11, 2024
Adam D. Fine, managing partner of Vicente LLP’s Boston office, was once again acknowledged in Super Lawyers’ 2024 Massachusetts listing for his outstanding work in Business and Corporate Law and Cannabis Law. Congratulations, Adam!
Oct 7, 2024
Vicente LLP is pleased to announce that partner Jeremy Shaw has been honored as a winner in the prestigious "New Leaders in Law" category at the 2024 New England Legal Awards hosted by Law360. This achievement highlights the outstanding contributions and successes of legal professionals from Massachusetts and across the East Coast. Congratulations, Jeremy, on this well-deserved recognition!
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.
Jul 19, 2024
For the sixth year in a row, Vicente LLP attorney Jason Tarasek was selected to the 2024 Minnesota ‘Super Lawyers’ list. Congratulations, Jason!
Jun 10, 2024
We're thrilled to announce that partner Sahar Ayinehsazianhas been named one of the Los Angeles Business Journal's "Women of Influence: Attorneys" for 2024! The award honors outstanding female legal professionals for their achievements and contributions to the legal field and the Los Angeles community.
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.
Mar 13, 2024
We are thrilled to share that Vicente LLP partner Jerrico Perez Bennett was selected to the 2024 Rising Stars listing by Super Lawyers for her exceptional work in administrative law in Colorado. Super Lawyers, a branch of Thomas Reuters, is a prestigious rating service that acknowledges outstanding lawyers across over 70 practice areas who have achieved high peer recognition and professional success.
Jan 30, 2024
We are proud to announce that Vicente LLP has been recognized as a top performer in the industry, landing on Law360’s prestigious Cannabis Practice Groups of the Year list for 2023!
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.
Nov 21, 2023
Congratulations to the Vicente LLP attorneys who were recognized as top lawyers by Boston Magazine in their 2023 list. Our attorneys were selected for their exceptional work in Corporate Law and Land Use.
Nov 9, 2023
For the second year in a row, Vicente LLP partner Adam Fine has been recognized by Super Lawyers for his exceptional practice in Massachusetts.
Nov 3, 2023
We're excited to announce that Vicente LLP was ranked in Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms® 2024 Edition—both nationally and regionally across multiple practice areas!
Oct 20, 2023
Vicente LLP partner Jennifer Cabrera was recognized by Super Lawyers for her exceptional legal work in New York! Congratulations Jennifer!
Oct 6, 2023
Vicente LLP won the Top Law Firm Award at the 2023 PBC Conference Awards on September 21, 2023. Vicente partner Sahar Ayinehsazian spoke at the conference and accepted the award on behalf of the firm.
Aug 17, 2023
Eighteen Vicente LLP attorneys were recognized in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The firm is proud to have several attorneys selected for inclusion in the prestigious lists for multiple years in a row, as well as a growing number of new additions to the lists each year.
Aug 1, 2023
Vicente attorney Jason Tarasek was recently selected to the 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list for his work in cannabis law. Congratulations, Jason!
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.
May 10, 2023
Vicente LLP shines the spotlight on newly elevated partner Jeremy Shaw
Mar 24, 2023
Congratulations to Becca Rutenberg for being a legal award winner at Green Market Report’s 2023 Women’s Summit!
Jan 5, 2023
Congratulations to VS's cannabis attorneys who landed on 5280 Magazine's Top Lawyers 2023 list!
Nov 23, 2022
We're proud to announce that eight VS attorneys were included in Boston Magazine's 2022 'Top Lawyers' list! Congratulations to Brandon Kurtzman, Phil Silverman, Charles Alovisetti, David Ullian, Adam Fine, Jeremy Shaw, Meg Nash, and Michelle Bodian!
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.
Oct 17, 2022
Congratulations James Nechleba! We are extremely proud of your accomplishment!
Sep 22, 2022
Congratulations, Brian Vicente: Recognized as a Law360 2022 Cannabis MVP of the year!
Aug 26, 2022
We're thrilled to announce that VS Vice President of Northeast Markets + Business Intelligence, Becca Rutenberg, earned a spot on the Boston Business Journal’s 2022 “40 under 40” list!
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.
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.
Apr 15, 2022
Kim Napoli was recognized by her peers during the 2022 NECANN Conference Community Awards
Apr 15, 2022
We are honored to announce that the firm is shortlisted for the second year in a row in the “Cannabis Law – Law Firm of the Year” award category by Chambers and Partners USA.
Mar 7, 2022
We're thrilled to announce that VS partner Shawn Hauser earned a spot on the Denver Business Journal’s 26th annual “40 under 40” list!
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.
Sep 20, 2021
Kim Napoli was nominated by her peers for two awards at this years' NECANN Conference Community Awards and ultimately voted the Champion of Corporate Responsibility!
Apr 2, 2021
VS is proud to announce that 12 members of the Vicente Sederberg LLP team have been promoted to elevated roles within the firm! Notably, 11 of the 12 promoted are women.
Mar 12, 2021
We are honored to announce that Vicente Sederberg LLP has been shortlisted in the first-ever “Cannabis Law – Law Firm of the Year” award category by Chambers and Partners USA.
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.
Sep 17, 2020
Blizzy Magazine, a new publication targeting the African American cannabis consumer, recently recognized VS attorneys Christian Sederberg and Jordan Wellington in the magazine’s inaugural list of “Top Social Equity Cannabis Power Players.”
Apr 1, 2020
Vicente Sederberg LLP was listed in Green Market Report's 2020 "Top 11 Cannabis Law Firms."