Vicente LLP
Brian Vicente is a seasoned attorney and entrepreneur with extensive experience in the cannabis industry. As the Co-Founder and President of the National Hispanic Cannabis Council since June 2020, Brian plays a pivotal role in promoting equity within the sector. Brian has been a Partner at Vicente LLP since July 2010, assisting clients in launching and growing marijuana businesses domestically and internationally. Additionally, as a Co-Founder of Leafwire, VS Tech Ventures, and Simplifya, Brian contributes to various initiatives in the cannabis space. Serving as Principal at VS Strategies since 2014, Brian advises on sensible marijuana laws for state and federal governments. Earlier in the career, Brian was the Executive Director of Sensible Colorado, advocating for effective drug policy. Brian holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Grinnell College.
Vicente LLP
Vicente LLP is the premier cannabis and psychedelics law firm. For over a decade, 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. It has been ranked a Nationwide Band 1 law firm by Chambers and Partners since 2019 and received the Chambers USA Award for “Cannabis Law Firm of the Year” in 2021 and 2022. Service Areas for the Cannabis, Hemp and Psychedelics Industries: Administrative Law Banking & Financial Services Access Commercial Transactions Corporate & Business Economics & Market Research Environment, Health & Safety Food, Beverages & Consumer Packaged Goods Government & Policy Hemp & Cannabinoids Insolvency & State Receivership Intellectual Property International Transactions Land Use & Zoning Licensing Litigation & Arbitration Regulatory Compliance Real Estate