Sally Kent Peebles

Partner

Jacksonville

s.peebles@vicentellp.com

904-351-8558

4530 Saint Johns Ave.
Suite 15-372
Jacksonville, FL 32210

Colorado
Florida
Oregon

J.D., Florida State University College of Law
B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder

Overview

Sally Kent Peebles is a partner in Vicente LLP's Florida office, where she focuses her practice on corporate law, commercial real estate, and regulatory matters. She helps clients navigate the patchwork of state laws controlling marijuana, and continues to successfully handle numerous cannabis business license acquisitions for clients in Florida, Colorado, and Oregon.

Sally is a leading voice on cannabis law and policy in Florida. She previously served on the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee, which provided advice and recommendations to the department regarding policies and guidance on medical cannabis issues and patient needs and concerns. In 2021, Sally co-founded the nonprofit organization, WISE Florida, which aimed to build support for legalizing and regulating cannabis for adult use in Florida. She has been recognized by her peers in the Super Lawyers list since 2020 and in The Best Lawyers in America® list since 2022.

Prior to joining Vicente LLP, Sally drafted oil and gas title opinions and performed due diligence for acquisition and divestiture transactions at a Denver law firm focused on natural resources and energy. Before law school, Sally was a publicist and booking agent for music entertainment artists in California and Colorado.

Experience

Leadership & Community Involvement

  • Co-Founder, WISE Florida
  • Co-Chair, Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, May 2019-Present

  • Chair, Legislative and Legal Subcommittee, Florida Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee, November 2019-Present
  • Board Member, Northeast Florida NORML 

  • Member, Jacksonville Women's Legal Association

  • Member, Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)

  • Member, Jacksonville Women's Legal Association

  • Member, International Cannabis Industry Association

  • Member, Hemp Industries Association

  • Member, National Hemp Association

  • Member, American Hemp Campaign

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