
About
Provided by Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Dorsey’s nationally ranked Cannabis practice has attorneys located in major hubs of the industry, including California, Colorado, Washington, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver. Clients count on our legal team to combine good business sense, transaction acumen and regulatory insight to position themselves strategically in a growing industry. Members of our group monitor regulatory developments nationally and counsel our clients with regard to licensing and regulatory compliance and a variety of financial transactions, including public securities transactions in the U.S. and Canada, mergers and acquisitions and private debt and equity financings.
Chambers Review
Dorset & Whitney is a well-regarded firm leveraging cannabis expertise in Canada and the US to provide seamless advice on cross-border mandates. Regularly consulted on the sector-specific elements of capital markets transactions, including IPOs and private placements.
Work Highlights
- Dorsey & Whitney provided counsel to LeafLine Industries on its sale to Green Thumb Industries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is comprised of very good lawyers who are very professional."
"Dorsey & Whitney has a really strong team."
"The team is comprised of very good lawyers who are very professional."
"Dorsey & Whitney has a really strong team."
Notable Practitioners

Sativa Rasmussen assists clients in complying with cannabis regulations, often in a transactional context.
"Sativa is really well regarded for her expertise and involvement in the market."
"She has a lot of regulatory experience and the work she produces is high-quality."
"She is a diligent and hard-working attorney."