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.
Mar 28, 2024
Watch this pre-recorded session to learn about the future of intellectual property for cannabis and hemp products with rescheduling on the horizon. This webinar will feature a discussion with VLLP IP specialists regarding patent, IP and trademark protection, cannabis research, and what may change with potential federal marijuana rescheduling.
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.
By Kim Napoli, Bridgette Nikisher
Aug 2, 2022
New York's Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Licenses are reserved for "Justice-Involved" individuals disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs. What does "Justice-Involved" mean, and how does one take advantage of the benefits associated with that classification?
By Erik Pelton
Jul 27, 2022
Looking to start a cannabis business in New York? When creating your business brand name and logo, don't forget to protect it with a trademark.
Jun 1, 2022
In VS's inaugural Impact Report, we reflect on our work over the past year, celebrate our commitment to community, and look forward to a future of positive, meaningful, and measurable impact.
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.
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!
Dec 27, 2021
Watch this session to learn accounting best practices for cannabis businesses and how to prepare for year-end. With a focus on social equity operators, this session will advise on risk and opportunity related to the financial side of cannabis operations, as well as how to navigate the complexities of 280E.
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.
Oct 5, 2021
We look forward to seeing our colleagues, clients, and friends at MJBizCon in Las Vegas, October 19-22!
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!
Sep 16, 2021
Find Kim Napoli on the Education Village Stage at 3 p.m. Joining Kim are Blake Mensing, Robert Jeffrey, Dick Evans and Jason Ortiz.
Aug 26, 2021
Watch this session for a dive into key elements of the regulations and an engaging discussion with special guests from the NJ CannaBusiness Association, the NJ League of Municipalities, and the US Cannabis Council.
Jul 6, 2021
Marc Ross spoke with Heather Allman of Cannabis Law Report about what ESG is and why it's important for the cannabis industry.
Jun 15, 2021
Watch this recorded session to meet the new VS Impact & ESG team, learn more about this emerging business priority, and how to start planning and measuring your ESG practice – including Corporate Social Responsibility programs, meaningful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts, environmental sustainability, and community and employee engagement.
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.
By Charles Alovisetti, Sally Kent Peebles
Jan 15, 2021
As more law firms are fielding client questions about cannabis industry transactions, it can be challenging for corporate counsel to identify when they need cannabis regulatory counsel.
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.
By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 18, 2020
Vicente Sederberg attorneys wrote the book on cannabis law — and now you can own it! This comprehensive primer on all things cannabis law is a must-have for anyone seeking to understand the major practical legal issues facing the marijuana and hemp industries.
By Erik Pelton, Jeffrey Welsh
Nov 13, 2020
In an industry that runs on innovation and differentiation, a cannabis brand’s identity is among its most valuable—and most prone to copying—assets.
Sep 23, 2020
Watch this virtual discussion on cannabis trademarks and intellectual property with Sahar Ayinehsazian, Erik Pelton and Jeffrey Welsh.
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.”
By Charles Alovisetti, Elliot Choi, Sahar Ayinehsazian, Corey Cox
May 5, 2020
The continuing growth of the cannabis and hemp industries has given rise to the need for specifically tailored due diligence.
Apr 1, 2020
Vicente Sederberg LLP was listed in Green Market Report's 2020 "Top 11 Cannabis Law Firms."
Dec 11, 2019
What brand protection options are available for businesses in the cannabis, hemp, CBD or related industries? Watch this presentation to better understand the tactics your business can implement to increase protection for brand names, logos, and slogans.