Cannabis, Hemp, Psychedelics
Corporate & Litigation
Speaking Engagements
Videos:
Speaking Engagements:
A Blunt Analysis of Employment Issues Related to Cannabis Laws
LexBe Webinars, November 21, 2023
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Below the Mason Dixon Line: Cannabis in the South, Cannalaw Summit, May 3, 2023
Texas Legislative Update, Texas Hemp Coalition, February 17, 2023​
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Workers’ Comp and Coverage Pitfalls and Coverage Issues When Cannabis Is at Play, American Bar Association Business Litigation Conference,
February 1, 2023, New Orleans, LA
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Legal Fireside Chat, Texas Hemp Coalition Summit,
November 12, 2022; College Station, TX
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Hemp Policy and Regulation, Texas Hemp Coalition Summit,
November 12, 2022; College Station, TX
Cannabis and Employment Law, TRTCLE, October 11, 2022
History of Cannabis Legalization and How Mississippi Fits In,
October 7, 2022, Jackson, MS
Make It or Break It: Tips on How to Survive, October 7, 2022, Jackson, MS
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Legal Update: Smokable Hemp & Delta 8 in Texas; Texas Hemp Coalition Webinar, July 25, 2022
Cannabis and Employment Law, Austin Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section, May 26, 2022, Austin, TX
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Building a Holistic Entheogen Practice – The Right Way,
Cannalaw Summit, May 5, 2022
Developing Cannabis Law, Williamson County Bar Association,
April 29, 2022, Austin, TX
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Cutting Edge Issues in Cannabis Law, American Bar Association,
Tort Trial & Insurance Section Spring Conference,
April 28, 2022, Baltimore, MD
Cannabis Hospitality and Tourism, American Bar Association International Law Section Conference, April 27, 2022, Washington, D.C.
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The State of Texas Marijuana Laws, Williamson County Bar Association, April 19, 2022, Austin, TX
Cannabis Law “Chapter 1 From Ethics to Insurance,” AltaPro Lawyers Risk Purchasing Group, March 30, 2022
Expect the Unexpected, Cannabis Legalization Overview and Insurance Coverage, American Bar Association Business Litigation Conference,
March 25, 2022, Atlanta, GA
Cannabis Banking and Insurance, Hemp and Cannabis Coalition of Costa Rica Business Summit, March 10, 2022, San Jose, Costa Rica
Texas Hemp Program: Legal and Regulatory Overview with Texas Department of Agriculture Hemp Program Manager,
March 5, 2022, College Station, TX
Investing in Cannabis a VC Perspective, NIHC Hemp Business Summit, Nov 15, 2021, Washington, D.C.
The State of Texas Hemp with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Nov. 6, 2021, Houston, TX
The State of Hemp in Texas with Texas Department of Agriculture Hemp Compliance Manager Randy Rivera, US Hemp Building Summit,
October 29, 2021, Austin, TX
The Evolution of Hemp and Marijuana Law, Tarrant County Bar Association, October 22, 2021, San Antonio, TX
Hemp Industry Daily Forum – Help! My State Just Legalized MJ – Should I Make the Switch?, MJBizCon, October 19, 2021, Las Vegas, NV
Cannabis Investor Roundtable, The Cannabis Society MSO Growth And Consolidation Conference, September 21, 2021
Insuring Cannabis In Texas, Texas Bar Insurance Law Section,
July 20, 2021, Austin, TX
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How Cannabis Legalization in Mexico Will Impact the Global Landscape, Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, June 4, 2021
Hemp Law & Banking 101, National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, June 1, 2021
The State of Texas Hemp: How We Got There and Where We Are Headed with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Lucky Leaf Expo,
May 14, 2021, Austin, TX
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Lessons From One of the Most Expansive Cannabis-Licensing Frameworks in America, Arcview Group: Town Hall Oklahoma, May 13, 2021
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Differentiation in Cannabis Law, Canna Law Summit, May 6, 2021
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What’s Next for Cannabis & Psychedelics? CannaLawSummit, May 5, 2021
Introduction to Cannabis & Hemp Law & Licensing,
American Bar Association, April 30, 2021, Nashville, TN
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Update on Texas Cannabis and Hemp Laws, ATX Health & Wellness Festival, April 24, 2021, Austin, Texas
Discussion of Texas Hemp Program with Sid Miller, EarthX/HempX,
April 25, 2020 Texas Hemp Law Update, Texas NORML,
April 20, 2020, Austin, TX
Cannabis Kick-Off at SxSW, March 18, 2020, for Texas NORML,
March 18, 2020, Austin TX
Hemp Law for Bank Regulators, National Association of State Credit Unions, March 16, 2020, New Orleans, LA
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Updated on Texas and Federal Hemp Rules, Texans Veterans Outreach, February 22, 2020, Lubbock, TX
Industrial Hemp: Law, Economics, and Application,
February 27, 2020, Austin, TX
Expert Live Q & A: Texas Hemp Growers, January 11, 2020, McAllen, TX
Expert Live Q & A: HempBizDaily Conference at MJBizCon, December 10, 2019, Las Vegas, NV
Hemp Hurdles: On the Farm and Off the Farm, HempBizDaily Conference at MJBizCon, December 10, 2019, Las Vegas, NV
Legal Update on Cannabis and Hemp Regulations, to Texas NORML, November 6, 2019, Austin, TX
Legal Issues for Attorneys Representing Convenience Stores and CBD Retailers, Petroleum Marketing Attorneys’ Meeting – American Bar Association/Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation,
October 11, 2019, Houston, TX
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In Legal Limbo, Federal Cannabis Laws At the Crossroads, From Regs to Riches, Navigating the Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis & Hemp Law, Cannabis Law & Policy Committee—American Bar Association,
September 19, 2019, Chicago, IL
Down on the Farm, The Farm Bills, Hemp, CBD and the FDA, From Regs to Riches, Navigating the Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis & Hemp Law, Cannabis Law & Policy Committee—American Bar Association, September 19, 2019, Chicago, IL
New Texas Hemp Rules for Texas CBD Retailers, Texas Food & Fuel Association, September 12, 2019, San Antonio, TX
Making the Rules for Hemp, Texas Marijuana Policy Conference,
August 30, 2019, Austin, TX
The Texas Compassionate Use Program: What is Covered, Who Qualifies, and What’s Changed? Texas Marijuana Policy Conference,
August 30, 2019, Austin, TX
Texas Hemp Compliance, State of Hemp in Texas – Coastal Bend Region Symposium, August 1, 2019, Corpus Christi, TX
Cannabis and Hemp Laws in Texas and the U.S., Capital Area Paralegals Association, May 29, 2019, Austin, TX
CBD in Texas: A Cash Crop for C-Stores, The Southwest Food & Fuel Association, May 16, 2019, Fort Worth, TX
Current Issues in Cannabis Law & Policy – The 2014 & 2018 Farm Bills, Hemp & CBD, American Bar Association, May 3, 2019, New York City, NY
Evolution of Cannabis and Hemp Law Across the U.S., Boulder Cannabis Group, April 24, 2019, Boulder, CO
State and Federal Hemp Legalities, Texas Hempstalk, March 16, 2019, Dripping Springs, TX
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The 2018 Farm Bill and What it Means for Texas, Texas NORML’s Cannabis Kickoff SXSW Event, March 13, 2019, Austin, TX
Legalized Possession and Use of Cannabis: A Legal and Ethical Dilemma for Healthcare Organizations; American College of Healthcare Executives at Texas State University, November 9, 2018, San Marcos, TX
Getting Out of the Weeds: What you Need to Know About the New World of Marijuana Regulation, Oklahoma Annual Bar Association Meeting, November 7, 2018, Tulsa, OK
Cannabis Issues Every Realtor Should Know, May 24, 2018, Boulder, CO
Texas Medical Cannabis Science and Law, April 19, 2018, Houston Bar Association, Houston, TX
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Legal Discussion: Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine; Veterinary Cannabis Symposium, November 20, 2017, Denver, CO
Cannabis Industry Insights – The Risk Management and Industry Challenges, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, September 25, 2017, Denver, CO
The Trajectory of Marijuana Law and How it Will Affect Your Practice, American Bar Association Annual Meeting, August 11, 2017, New York City, NY
Legal Perspectives on Medical Cannabis and Intellectual Property, University of Houston, July 27, 2017, Houston, TX
Ask a Cannabis Lawyer, Southwest Cannabis Conference, April 22, 2017, Fort Worth, TX
The Status of Texas Cannabis Law, The Hemp & Garden Show, March 16, 2017, Austin, TX
Federal and State Cannabis Law for Physicians, Healthways Continuing Medical Education, January 7, 2017, Dallas, TX
Texas Cannabis Law, Texas Green Rushers, January 20, 2017, Austin, TX
Texas Marijuana Laws and Interactions with Law Enforcement, Texas Veterans Conference Legal Panel, October 15, 2016, Austin, TX
“Litigating the Controlled
Substances Act and Right to Try Act,”
American Bar Association podcast interview with
Matt Zorn, December 21, 2022
Benzinga: The End of The Mexican Cartel:
How Cannabis Legalization Will Impact the Global Landscape, July 16, 2021
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