Ranking tables
Cannabis Law: Western United States | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Brian Vicente Vicente LLP7 Years Ranked
Hilary Bricken Husch Blackwell LLP8 Years Ranked
Ian Stewart Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP7 Years Ranked
Rachel K Gillette Holland & Hart LLP8 Years Ranked
Ryan Lowther Farella Braun + Martel LLP8 Years Ranked
Steve Levine Husch Blackwell LLP8 Years Ranked- Christian SederbergStrategies 64
Dean Richardson Gould & Ratner LLP6 Years Ranked
Emily Harris Gant Foster Garvey PC 6 Years Ranked
Garrett Graff Gould & Ratner LLP4 Years Ranked
Jennifer Benda Holland & Hart LLP8 Years Ranked
Jennifer Fisher Goodwin5 Years Ranked
Marshall Custer Husch Blackwell LLP6 Years Ranked
Shawn Hauser Vicente LLP6 Years Ranked
Tom Zuber Zuber Lawler LLP5 Years Ranked
Tracy Gallegos Duane Morris LLP6 Years Ranked- Lara DeCaroLeland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP
- Omar FigueroaLaw Offices of Omar Figueroa
Anita Famili Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP5 Years Ranked
Brett Schuman Goodwin Procter LLP4 Years Ranked
Cassia Furman Vicente LLP6 Years Ranked
Dean Rocco Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP6 Years Ranked
Nick J. Richards Greenspoon Marder LLP3 Years Ranked- Alicia AshcraftAshcraft Law PLLC
- Benjamin PirieSussman Shank LLP
- Heather BurkeHarland Law Firm LLP
- Vincent SliwoskiHarris Sliwoski LLP
Alexa Steinberg Greenberg Glusker LLP4 Years Ranked
Axel Bernabe Hodgson Russ LLP2 Years Ranked
Joshua Mandell Akerman LLP3 Years Ranked
Lewis M Horowitz Ballard Spahr LLP6 Years Ranked
Priya Sopori Nixon Peabody LLP5 Years Ranked
Robert Becher Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP5 Years Ranked- Andrew DeWeeseAndrew DeWeese, PC
- Eric B. LiebmanFennemore Craig
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Brian Vicente
Vicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedDenver-based practitioner Brian Vicente is a leading light in the cannabis market, where his practice focuses on assisting clients with license and permit applications.1 Hilary Bricken
Husch Blackwell LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedHilary Bricken is recognized for her experience of advising clients at the cutting edge of cannabis regulation.1 Ian Stewart
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedIan Stewart advises both cannabis businesses and financial institutions on regulatory and contentious matters.1 Rachel K Gillette
Holland & Hart LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedRachel Gillette has a high profile practice that covers a wide range of regulatory advice for cannabis businesses, including in the contexts of licensing applications and corporate transactions.
1 Ryan Lowther
Farella Braun + Martel LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedRyan Lowther maintains a broad practice covering transactional, regulatory and licensing matters.1 Steve LevineHusch Blackwell LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedSteve Levine is a vastly experienced member of the cannabis Bar and is recognized as such both in his state of Colorado and nationally.
Band 2
2 Dean Richardson
Gould & Ratner LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedDean Richardson is a highly respected member of the Colorado Bar, with a niche in representing parties in cannabis-related disputes.2 Emily Harris Gant
Foster Garvey PC | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedEmily Harris Gant of Foster Garvey utilizes her knowledge of the cannabis regulatory landscape to advise both emerging and established businesses in the sector.
2 Garrett GraffGould & Ratner LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedGarrett Graff of Gould & Ratner LLP frequently advises clients in a range of cannabis and hemp matters, including licensing, acquisitions and regulatory compliance.2 Jennifer BendaHolland & Hart LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedJennifer Benda of Holland & Hart has a practice focused in the cannabis sector which is centered around complex transactional tax matters.2 Jennifer Fisher
Goodwin | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedCochair of the cannabis practice, Jennifer Fisher is renowned in the market for her ability to assist clients with a broad array of issues, ranging from transactions to commercial disputes.
2 Marshall CusterHusch Blackwell LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMarshall Custer applies his knowledge of the cannabis legal landscape as an ongoing business adviser as well as in the context of transactions.2 Shawn HauserVicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedShawn Hauser specializes in advising producers and manufacturers in the industrial hemp and psychedelics industries.
2 Tom Zuber
Zuber Lawler LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedManaging partner Tom Zuber is sought after by cannabis companies for his advice on a range of issues, such as real estate, licensing and regulatory matters. His practice is based in Los Angeles although he routinely demonstrates his ability to handle complex cross-border issues.2 Tracy Gallegos
Duane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedTracy Gallegos has extensive experience in the cannabis sector. Her practice covers regulatory issues, including licensing, in addition to corporate structuring and transactions.- Lara DeCaroLeland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 2
- Omar FigueroaLaw Offices of Omar Figueroa | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Anita Famili
Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedAnita Sabine of Manatt Phelps & Phillips is routinely called upon to provide counsel on regulatory matters in the cannabis space. She also has extensive experience of handling licensing issues.3 Brett SchumanGoodwin Procter LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedBrett Schuman demonstrates considerable strength in handling IP issues in the cannabis space. He has further experience in providing counsel on state regulatory regimes and litigation matters.3 Cassia FurmanVicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedCassia Furman is particularly strong in guiding cannabis businesses through the framework of industry-specific regulations at the state and federal level.3 Dean RoccoWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedDean Rocco is a litigator with substantial experience in the representation of companies operating in the cannabis sector.3 Nick J. Richards
Greenspoon Marder LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedChair of the cannabis law practice group, Nick Richards is routinely called upon to represent organizations during mergers and acquisitions. He also has extensive experience of providing counsel on regulatory compliance.- Vincent SliwoskiHarris Sliwoski LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Alexa Steinberg
Greenberg Glusker LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAlexa Steinberg of Greenberg Glusker LLP is skilled at assisting clients in the CBD and hemp space. She has considerable experience of providing counsel on high value acquisitions and complex licensing issues.
4 Axel Bernabe
Hodgson Russ LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAxel Bernabe of Hodgson Russ has extensive cannabis expertise ranging from shaping the legal landscape of fledgling markets through to advising hemp clients on both national and international expansion.
4 Joshua Mandell
Akerman LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJoshua Mandell is noted for his ability to provide counsel on an array of issues, including regulatory compliance, joint ventures and financings, to name a few.4 Lewis M Horowitz
Ballard Spahr LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedLewis Horowitz particularly focuses his practice on tax matters for cannabis companies.4 Priya Sopori
Nixon Peabody LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedPriya Sopori of Nixon Peabody is noted for her wide-ranging practice. Her experience includes handling real estate lease issues, as well as trade mark infringement matters and enforcement proceedings.
4 Robert Becher
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedRobert Becher of Quinn Emanuel has a strong practice in the cannabis space. He is highlighted for his ability to represent clients in disputes concerning breach of contract claims and those related to licensing agreements.
Up and Coming
U Sativa Rasmussen
Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2026 | Up and Coming | 7 Years RankedSativa Rasmussen assists clients in complying with cannabis regulations, often in a transactional context.