Overview

Jennifer Cabrera is a partner at Vicente LLP, advising clients on the full range of matters impacting new cannabis businesses in New York and New Jersey, from state and local licensing to fundraising to compliance. A native of Newark, New Jersey, Jennifer manages the firm’s New Jersey practice group and is actively involved in promoting and working with small and locally-owned businesses across the region. 

Prior to joining Vicente LLP in 2019, Jennifer’s practice focused on commercial litigation and arbitration. She began her legal career at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, representing clients in complex commercial disputes, and later managed a boutique law firm, which gave her a crucial perspective on the experience of business owners.

Jennifer holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, Harvard Law School, and the University of Cambridge. She previously served as adjunct faculty at the law schools of Duke, Fordham, and St. John’s.  She is a member of the board of the National Hispanic Cannabis Council and the Harvard Club of New York City. In 2022, Jennifer was recognized as a top-rated cannabis law attorney by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers. Since 2023, Jennifer has been recognized by her peers in the "Best Lawyers" list for her work as a cannabis industry lawyer.

Experience

Leadership & Community Involvement

• Board Member, National Hispanic Cannabis Council
• Member, International Cannabis Bar Association
• Member, Cannabis Committee, American Herbal Products Association
• Member, International Committee, American Herbal Products Association
• Member, Personal Care Products Committee, American Herbal Products Association
• Member, Tea & Infusion Products Committee, American Herbal Products Association
• Board Member, Harvard Club of New York City 
• Member, ArbitralWomen

Teaching Appointments

• Adjunct Faculty, Duke University School of Law
• Adjunct Faculty, Fordham University School of Law
• Adjunct Faculty, St. John's University School of Law

Recognition

• Best Lawyers in America, Cannabis Law, 2023-2025
• Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers, "New York Super Lawyers – Cannabis Law," 2022

Publications

Insights

• Co-author, "New Jersey Cannabis Crackdown: A Look at Recent Enforcement Actions by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission," October 17, 2024
• Co-author, "New Jersey Moves One Step Closer to Cannabis Consumption Areas: CRC Publishes Proposed Regulations," January 25, 2023

• Co-author, "New York Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Retail Dispensary Regulations Will Fast-track Licensing and Prioritize Justice Involved Individuals," August 16, 2022

• Co-author, "Highlights from New Jersey’s 2022 Proposed New Cannabis Rules," August 2, 2022

• Author, "Recap: National Hispanic Cannabis Council Holds Tri-state Chapter Launch Event in NYC," July 22, 2022

• Co-author, "How to Find Appropriate Real Estate for Your New York Cannabis Business," July 21, 2022

• Co-author, "New York Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Retail Dispensary Regulations Will Fast-track Licensing and Prioritize Justice Involved Individuals," March 10, 2022

• Co-author, "New York Law Will Authorize Hemp Farmers and Processors to Cultivate and Process Cannabis," February 16, 2022

• Co-author, "Summary of New Jersey’s Adult Use Cannabis Regulations," August 24, 2021

• Co-author, "Change Over at the New York Governor’s Mansion: What Does it Mean for Adult-Use Cannabis?" August 11, 2021

• Co-author, "8 Key Considerations When Expanding into New Cannabis Markets," March 25, 2021

• Co-author, "New York Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Retail Dispensary Regulations Will Fast-track Licensing and Prioritize Justice Involved Individuals," March 10, 2022

• Co-author, "Tips for Appealing a Cannabis License Denial," February 3, 2021

• Author, "Garden State of Equity and Opportunity: Preparing for Adult-Use Legalization in New Jersey," December 22, 2020

• Co-author, "Litigation Funding for Cannabis and Hemp Businesses," November 30, 2020

• Author, "Cannabis Litigation vs Arbitration," November 20, 2020

• Author, "Cannabis in the 2020 Election: Spotlight on New Jersey," October 27, 2020

• Co-author, "New York Update: Governor Cuomo's Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Proposal," February 20, 2020

• Co-author, "New Jersey's Hemp Program Opens the Door to Applicants," February 6, 2020

• Co-author, "New Law Regulates Hemp and Hemp Extracts in New York," December 19, 2019

• Co-author, "Understanding New Jersey's Medical Cannabis Expansion," August 2, 2019

External Publications

• Co-author, "Cannabis State Regulatory Agencies," LexisNexis Practical Guidance® Practice Note, January 2022 

Events

• Speaker, Vicente LLP, "Bringing Your Cannabis Brand to New York,” Online, November 14, 2024
• Speaker, 2024 National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium, "The Pros and Cons of Rescheduling/De-Scheduling Marijuana ,” New York City, September 29, 2024
• Speaker, 2024 National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium, "Pathways for Aspiring Cannabis Lawyers ,” New York City, September 29, 2024
• Speaker, Park Jordan May Cannabis Real Estate Summit, "Legislative Update,” New York City, May 01, 2024
• Speaker, Black Institute Group's Marijuana Education Development Series, "General Cannabis,” Brooklyn, October 18, 2023
• Speaker, Vicente LLP, "[Webinar] How to Run a Compliant Cannabis Dispensary in New Jersey,” Online, March 22, 2023
• Speaker, SOMOS New York Conference, "A Green Opportunity? A Deep Dive Into New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market,” Albany, March 11, 2023
• Speaker, Vicente LLP, "[Webinar] New York Tri-state Cannabis Transactions: M&A, Financings, and New Licenses,” Online, March 09, 2023
• Speaker, National Hispanic Cannabis Council, "Spotlight: The Current State of Cannabis in New Jersey,” Online, March 07, 2023
• Speaker, Vicente LLP, "[Webinar] Checking in on New York's Journey to a Legal Cannabis Market,” Online, February 02, 2023
• Speaker, Black Institute Group, "Cannabis Workshop 4,” Brooklyn, October 04, 2022
• Speaker, 3rd Annual New Jersey Cannabis Convention, "X Marks the Spot: Which Garden State Municipalities Are Still in Play?,” , September 09, 2022
• Speaker, On the Revel, "Predatory Practices,” Brooklyn, August 28, 2022
• Speaker, Vicente Sederberg LLP, "Session 1: New York Cannabis Update & CAURD Overview,” Online, August 18, 2022
• Speaker, New York / New Jersey Urban Cannabis Connection, "Challenges, Choices and Opportunity in the Metropolitan Cannabis Industry,” Online, August 16, 2022
• Speaker, National Hispanic Cannabis Council (NHCC), "New York Spotlight: State of Play in the Empire State,” Online, May 12, 2022
• Speaker, 2022 New Jersey State Bar Association Real Estate Conference, "Cannabis and Real Estate,” New Brunswick, April 13, 2022
• Speaker, Cantor U.S. Cannabis Conference , "NJ/NY Legalization Panel,” Online, April 12, 2022
• Speaker, Black Cannabis Equity Initiative, "What is the Cannabis Hold-up in New Jersey?,” Online, March 22, 2022
• Speaker, New Jersey Cannabis Insider Live, "Licenses — Ins and Outs of a Successful Application,” Carteret, March 16, 2022
• Speaker, New Jersey CannaBusiness Association, "How to Launch a Sustainable Cannabis Business,” Online, December 17, 2021
• Speaker, National Hispanic Cannabis Council, "Legal Committee Round Table,” Online, December 14, 2021
• Speaker, Black Cannabis Equity Initiative, "Inside Cannabis Social Equity In New Jersey,” Online, September 10, 2021
• Speaker, Vicente Sederberg LLP, "Diving into New Jersey's Cannabis Regulations,” Webinar, August 26, 2021
• Speaker, INCBA CLE, "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Litigation When Your Client’s Cannabis Business Investment Goes Up In Smoke,” Webinar, August 11, 2021
• Speaker, Joint Effort Witherspoon-Jackson Safe Streets, "Cannabis Vision Panel,” Princeton, August 07, 2021
• Speaker, NJCPA Cannabis Conference, "New Jersey Cannabis Update,” Online, August 05, 2021
• Speaker, New Jersey State Bar Association CLE, "Interstate Commerce of Cannabis: The Impact and Aftermath of Siloed Markets,” Webinar, July 06, 2021
• Speaker, Vicente Sederberg LLP, "Tri-State Cannabis Update,” Webinar, June 29, 2021
• Speaker, Vicente Sederberg LLP, "Tri-State Cannabis Update,” Webinar, June 29, 2021
• Speaker, Cannabis Real Estate Summit, "Design & Construction: Building the Cannabis Industry,” Webinar, April 08, 2021
• Speaker, Vicente Sederberg LLP, "Cannabis Legalization in New York: Implementation and Opportunities,” Webinar, April 07, 2021
• Speaker, Armanino, "Cannabis Interstate Trade Trends & Insights Fireside Chat,” Webinar, March 24, 2021
• Speaker, NJ Cannabis Insider, "Working with Towns,” Webinar, March 09, 2021
• Speaker, Vicente Sederberg LLP, "Exploring Cannabis Legalization in the Tri-State Area,” Webinar, February 04, 2021
• Speaker, Vicente Sederberg LLP, "Webinar: Post-election Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry,” Webinar, November 19, 2020
• Speaker, Vicente Sederberg LLP, "Webinar: Challenging a Cannabis License Denial,” Webinar, October 27, 2020
• Speaker, High Brooklyn - Cannabis State of the State, "Current Legal Outlook for New York,” New York, February 20, 2020
• Speaker, CBD Expo East , "Life After the New Farm Bill ,” Orlando, November 15, 2019
• Speaker, NJ Cannabis Insider Live, "Hemp & CBD: Business Opportunities in These Developing Industries,” New Jersey, October 02, 2019
• Speaker, Union County College, "Medicinal and Therapeutic Uses of Cannabis,” New Jersey, September 19, 2019
• Speaker, NECANN, "Hemp Here and Now: Regulations, Research and Opportunities in the Mid Atlantic,” New Jersey, September 14, 2019
• Speaker, Union County College, "Introduction to Cannabis in New Jersey,” New Jersey, June 27, 2019
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