About

Provided by 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 cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics industries across the globe. From its significant role in drafting and implementing Colorado's Amendment 64 back in 2012 and Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act in 2022, to working with the Coalition for Cannabis Scheduling Reform in recent years, the team at Vicente has a long history of being innovators and leaders on emerging issues in cannabis and psychedelic policy at every level of government. Vicente has offices nationwide and works with clients of all types and sizes, from nonprofits and small businesses to government agencies and multi-state cannabis operators. The firm offers a broad suite of services—corporate, licensing, regulatory, litigation, policy, compliance and research—for all types of plant-touching cannabis and hemp businesses, ancillary businesses, investors, trade associations, governmental bodies, and visionaries interested in the emerging psychedelics field.

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Psychedelics Law - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Vicente is one of the country's few law firms specializing in providing advice to businesses operating in the cannabis sector. Headquartered in Denver since its foundation in 2010, it also has expanded to locations in Boston, Los Angeles and Jacksonville.

Work Highlights

  • Vicente served as outside general counsel and regulatory counsel to Theory Wellness, Inc. in the restructuring of its existing Massachusetts corporation to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian Vicente
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Brian Vicente
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Denver-based practitioner Brian Vicente is a leading light in the cannabis market, where his practice focuses on assisting clients with license and permit applications.

Brian really knows his stuff.

I cannot say enough positive things about Brian.

Brian is one of the leaders in the space.

Brian leads the charge with good thought leadership. 

Brian is just the best advocate and a true industry titan.

Charles Alovisetti
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Charles Alovisetti
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Charles Alovisetti's practice focuses on the regulations affecting cannabis businesses, including those engaging in cross-border M&A.

Charles continues to be a go-to corporate lawyer for deals across the country.

Charles is one of the smartest cannabis attorneys.

Joshua Kappel
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Joshua Kappel
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Joshua Kappel is recognised for providing pro bono support to non-profit psychedelics operations as well as policy advice on state-based care programs. 

Joshua's grasp of regulated markets is unparalleled and his experience is impressive.

Joshua is extremely proactive, has a sensitive client demeanor and is really committed to the space.

Joshua stands out in terms of his knowledge of the law and an ability to express it to lay people. 

Joshua is absolutely the premier subject matter expert when it comes to regulatory matters in the Colorado psychedelics industry.

Josh in unwavering in his ethics and principles.

Shawn Hauser
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Shawn Hauser
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Shawn Hauser specializes in advising producers and manufacturers in the industrial hemp industry.

Shawn is pragmatic and thoughtful. An incredible lawyer.

Shawn's work in hemp is just remarkable.

Shawn is a great lawyer who stays well up to date on changing hemp laws.

In the hemp world of cannabis, Shawn is the go-to person.

Shawn is very in tune with the industry.

Cassia Furman
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Cassia Furman is particularly strong in guiding cannabis businesses through the framework of industry-specific regulations at the state and federal level.

Cassia is wonderful to work with and is a responsive expert.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Cannabis Law: Eastern United States

Charles Alovisetti
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Cannabis Law: Western United States

Brian Vicente
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Brian Vicente
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Shawn Hauser
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Shawn Hauser
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Cassia Furman
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Cassia Furman
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Psychedelics Law

Joshua Kappel
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Joshua Kappel
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Shawn Hauser
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Shawn Hauser
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Members

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Adam Fine

Brandon Kurtzman

Brian Vicente

Brian Vicente

Head of Department

Carl Werner

David Ullian

Jennifer Cabrera

Jeremy Shaw

Jerrico Perez

Josh Kappel

Meg Nash

Michelle Bodian

Phil Silverman

Sahar Ayinehsazian

Sally Kent Peebles

Tim Swain

Travis Copenhaver

Industries

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Cannabis

Entheogens

Food & Beverage

Hemp

Marijuana

Natural Products

Psychedelics