Steve Levine

Career

Leader of Husch Blackwell’s Financial Services & Capital Markets industry group, Steve is a corporate M&A attorney focused on complex transactions and strategic growth initiatives. He advises companies across their lifecycle—from startups to mature enterprises—on acquisitions, financings, and other high-stakes matters that drive long-term value. He is based in Carbondale, Colorado, and practices as part of the firm’s virtual office, The Link.

Over his career, Steve has built a diverse practice spanning emerging and established industries, with a focus on guiding companies through evolving regulatory environments and structuring practical, business-oriented solutions to novel challenges.

Steve is nationally recognized for his work in the cannabis industry, advising multistate operators, investors, and entrepreneurs on regulatory compliance, M&A, corporate structuring, governance, and capital formation. He co-leads one of the largest and most experienced cannabis law teams in the country, representing many of the leading operators in the U.S. and Canada.

A trusted adviser to C-suite executives and boards, Steve often serves as outside general counsel, delivering practical, business-focused guidance that integrates legal strategy with commercial objectives across corporate, operational, and transactional matters.

His practice spans corporate transactions, M&A, and complex financing across a range of industries. He represents clients in the buying and selling of companies, secured lending arrangements, debt financings, and equity raises for both public and private companies. Drawing on his background in securities law, he also advises on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting and compliance, public and private offerings, and stock exchange listing requirements, helping leadership teams structure and execute growth strategies.

Clients value his strong legal judgment and industry insight, as well as his pragmatic, solutions-driven approach. He evaluates issues from multiple angles, distills complexity into clear guidance, and delivers actionable recommendations aligned with clients’ objectives.

Professional Memberships

Law360 Cannabis Editorial Advisory Board, 2021-2023

National Cannabis Industry Association, former Policy Council member

Colorado Bar Association

Denver Bar Association

Colorado Leads, 2017-present

Marijuana Industry Group, 2018-present

Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation, 2021-present

U.S. Cannabis Council, 2021-present