Joshua Horn

Joshua is Co-Chair of the firm's Cannabis Law practice and is ranked by Chambers USA among the nation’s leading Cannabis Law attorneys.

Industry leaders such as PharmaCann and Trulieve, as well as emerging cannabis and hemp businesses, rely on Joshua’s sophisticated knowledge of this unique sector to help them access new markets and clear the multistate regulatory hurdles that complicate commercial transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and capital raises.

Joshua leads a national team — named 2021 Cannabis Group of the Year by Law360 — that serves the diverse needs of businesses in the legalized cannabis and hemp sector, providing regulatory compliance, employment, licensing, banking, real estate, corporate financing and other services for new and established businesses.

Recognized by The National Law Journal as a Trailblazer in Cannabis Law, Joshua is a respected authority on the complex legal issues that arise in this rapidly growing and diversifying industry. He has advised Philadelphia City Council on the employment law challenges posed by Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program as a representative of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Medical Marijuana and Hemp Committee. He was also a guest lecturer for cannabis law courses at Stockton and Villanova universities.

Joshua is a member of the International Cannabis Bar Association and Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Medical Marijuana and Hemp Committee. Joshua is also a member of the Editorial Board of the Cannabis Law Journal.

In addition, he is an editor of Fox’s In the Weeds blog which helps cannabis entrepreneurs stay informed on developments in the law and legislation.

Joshua also is Co-Chair of the firm’s Securities Industry Practice. He has deep experience in serving the needs of major financial services companies throughout the country. He has represented financial advisory companies, individual advisors and counselors in FINRA examinations, enforcement and arbitrations. He has also represented individual brokers on disciplinary matters before FINRA and state securities commissions, and has represented companies and individuals in SEC investigations.

Joshua’s practice also includes the representation of the premier merchant card processing company in various matters, including class actions, throughout the country.

International Cannabis Bar Association | Philadelphia Bar Association, Co-Chair, Medical Marijuana and Hemp Committee | Cannabis Law Journal, Editorial Board Member | Pennsylvania Bar Association, Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Committee | Legal Policy Council, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry

Widener University School of Law

J.D.

Skidmore College

B.A.