Dec 15, 2025
Vicente LLP Expands in Oregon, Hires Five Leading Cannabis and Psychedelic Attorneys
PORTLAND — Vicente LLP, a national leader in cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics law and policy, formally announces the opening of its new Oregon office and the addition of five seasoned attorneys from Emerge Law Group: Dave Kopilak, Alex J. Berger, Sean Clancy, Kaci Hohmann, and Adam Gamboa.
This expansion extends Vicente LLP’s presence throughout the Pacific Northwest, including support for businesses operating in both Oregon and Washington.
Oregon remains a central jurisdiction for cannabis, hemp-derived cannabinoids, and psilocybin regulation. Establishing a Portland office enables Vicente LLP to more effectively support clients navigating licensing, compliance, business operations, and regulatory developments tied to the state’s cannabis system and its pioneering regulated psilocybin services program.
“We are thrilled to expand our team and services with the addition of five remarkable Oregon-based attorneys. This strategic expansion will allow Vicente LLP to provide outstanding legal services to clients in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. It is rare to find seasoned attorneys that share Vicente LLP’s history and longstanding commitment to excellent legal representation for cannabis and psychedelic companies. We are thrilled to bring on attorneys from Emerge Law Group.” – Brian Vicente, Founding Partner
The five attorneys joining Vicente LLP have extensive experience advising operators, investors, and ancillary businesses in regulated markets:
- Dave Kopilak, the primary drafter of Oregon’s adult-use cannabis law and the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act, brings significant legislative insight and decades of experience in corporate transactions, securities, and business structuring.
- Alex J. Berger focuses on regulatory compliance, licensing, investigations, food and drug matters, and land use. He has advised cannabis, hemp-derived THC/CBD, and psilocybin businesses across the supply chain and has served on numerous state rules advisory committees.
- Sean Clancy is a business and intellectual property specialist with deep experience handling innovative, highly regulated industries. He was part of the drafting team for Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act and his legal background includes representing clients in cannabis, psychedelics, consumer products, professional services, media, and technology.
- Kaci Hohmann is licensed in Oregon, Colorado, and New Jersey and joins the firm with experience in corporate and transactional law, advising clients on entity formation, governance, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial contracts. She previously chaired the Oregon State Bar’s Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Section and was a member of the drafting team for the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act.
- Adam Gamboa is a litigator representing individuals and businesses in commercial disputes, injury matters, and professional malpractice cases. Practicing in Oregon since 2005, he brings extensive trial and negotiation experience, advising clients on strategic and cost-effective approaches to litigation.
Emerge Law Group has long been recognized as a leading firm in cannabis, psychedelics, and business law. The integration of its attorneys into Vicente LLP expands the firm’s regional depth and supports continued growth in Oregon’s maturing regulated markets.
With the launch of its Oregon office, Vicente LLP is expanding the resources available to clients, from licensing and compliance guidance to transactional and strategic counsel, while enhancing support for companies growing within or entering the Pacific Northwest.
About Vicente LLP
Vicente LLP is the premier cannabis and psychedelics law firm. Since 2010, the firm has helped clients navigate laws and regulations, build and grow businesses, and shape public policy to advance the legal marijuana, hemp, and psychedelics sectors across the globe. Vicente LLP has been ranked a Nationwide Band 1 law firm by Chambers and Partners since 2019. Learn more at VicenteLLP.com.