Ranking tables
Cannabis Law: Western United States | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Brian Vicente Vicente LLP5 Years Ranked
Christian Sederberg Vicente LLP5 Years Ranked- Hilary Bricken Husch Blackwell LLP6 Years Ranked
Rachel K Gillette Holland & Hart LLP6 Years Ranked
Steve Levine Husch Blackwell LLP6 Years Ranked- Ian StewartWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
- Ryan LowtherFarella Braun + Martel LLP
Band 2
- Emily Harris Gant Foster Garvey PC 4 Years Ranked
Jennifer Benda Holland & Hart LLP6 Years Ranked
Marshall Custer Husch Blackwell LLP4 Years Ranked
Tracy Gallegos Duane Morris LLP4 Years Ranked- Dean RichardsonFennemore Craig
- Lara DeCaroLeland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP
- Omar FigueroaLaw Offices of Omar Figueroa
Band 3
Anita Famili Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP3 Years Ranked- Benjamin Pirie Miller Nash LLP6 Years Ranked
Jennifer Fisher Goodwin3 Years Ranked
Shawn Hauser Vicente LLP4 Years Ranked
Tom Zuber Zuber Lawler LLP3 Years Ranked
Vincent Sliwoski Harris Sliwoski LLP4 Years Ranked- Barry AbbottLane Powell PC
- Dean RoccoWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
- Eric B. LiebmanFennemore Craig
- Garrett GraffGould & Ratner LLP
- Heather BurkeOrigin Group Law LLP
- Julie TreppaFarella Braun + Martel LLP
Band 4
Andrew Kline Perkins Coie1 Years Ranked
Brett Schuman Goodwin2 Years Ranked
Cassia Furman Vicente LLP4 Years Ranked
Iran Hopkins Akerman LLP6 Years Ranked
Joshua Mandell Akerman LLP1 Years Ranked
Nick J. Richards Greenspoon Marder LLP1 Years Ranked
Priya Sopori Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP3 Years Ranked
Robert Becher Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP3 Years Ranked
Robert Hoban Clark Hill PLC1 Years Ranked- Alicia AshcraftAshcraft & Barr LLP
- Andrew DeWeeseAndrew DeWeese, PC
- Lewis M HorowitzLane Powell PC
Up and Coming
Alexa Steinberg Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP2 Years Ranked- Jeffrey HamiltonFarella Braun + Martel LLP
Star Associates
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Brian Vicente
Vicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 5 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 Christian SederbergVicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedChristian Sederberg is known for his considerable contribution to the State of Colorado's regulatory environment.1 Hilary Bricken
Husch Blackwell LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedHilary Bricken is recognized for her experience of advising clients at the cutting edge of cannabis regulation.1 Rachel K Gillette
Holland & Hart LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedRachel Gillette of Holland & Hart 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 Steve LevineHusch Blackwell LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 1 | 6 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.- Ian StewartWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 1
- Ryan LowtherFarella Braun + Martel LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Emily Harris GantFoster Garvey PC | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 4 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 Jennifer BendaHolland & Hart LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedJennifer Benda of Holland & Hart has a practice focused in the cannabis sector which is centered around complex transactional tax matters.2 Marshall CusterHusch Blackwell LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 4 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 Tracy Gallegos
Duane Morris LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 2 | 4 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 States2024 | Band 2
- Omar FigueroaLaw Offices of Omar Figueroa | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Anita FamiliManatt Phelps & Phillips LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 3 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 Benjamin Pirie
Miller Nash LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedBenjamin Pirie offers corporate expertise to businesses in the cannabis field. He is able to offer ongoing business structuring advice in addition to his experience in M&A and other transactional mandates.3 Jennifer Fisher
Goodwin | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedCohead 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.3 Shawn HauserVicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedShawn Hauser specializes in advising producers and manufacturers in the industrial hemp industry.3 Tom Zuber
Zuber Lawler LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 3 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.3 Vincent SliwoskiHarris Sliwoski LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedVincent Sliwoski's practice is centered around serving cannabis producers and brands, both in transactions and as outside general counsel.- Dean RoccoWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 3
- Julie TreppaFarella Braun + Martel LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Andrew Kline
Perkins Coie | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedCochair of the cannabis industry group, Andrew Kline is noted for his strength in handling a wide spectrum of complex matters, including intellectual property issues, as well as complex regulatory and compliance matters.4 Brett SchumanGoodwin | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 2 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.4 Cassia FurmanVicente LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedCassia Furman is particularly strong in guiding cannabis businesses through the framework of industry-specific regulations at the state and federal level.4 Iran Hopkins
Akerman LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedIran Hopkins has the capacity to effectively handle cannabis-related transactions and licensing.4 Joshua MandellAkerman LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 1 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 Nick J. Richards
Greenspoon Marder LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 1 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.Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Retail and Consumer4 Priya Sopori
Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedPriya Sopori is cochair of the cannabis industry group at Greenberg Glusker Fields. She is noted for her wide-ranging practice. Her experience includes handling real estate lease issues, as well as trademark infringement matters and enforcement proceedings.4 Robert Becher
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 3 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.4 Robert Hoban
Clark Hill PLC | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedRobert Hoban is held in high regards for his ability to handle a wide spectrum of matters, including M&A transactions, licensing and regulatory issues.- Alicia AshcraftAshcraft & Barr LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Alexa SteinbergGreenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedAlexa Steinberg of Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger 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.- Jeffrey HamiltonFarella Braun + Martel LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Up and Coming
Star Associates
Sativa Rasmussen
Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Cannabis Law: Western United States2024 | Star Associates | 5 Years RankedSativa Rasmussen assists clients in complying with cannabis regulations, often in a transactional context.