Negotiate, structure, and draft deal terms and prepare transaction and other documents for M&A and general corporate clients, including but not limited to corporate financing, asset and stock purchases and sales, and mergers while working with executive, finance, and business integration teams to coordinate the same. Conduct corporate due diligence in preparation of such transactions and advise executive teams of the same. Negotiate and draft commercial contracts, including employment, vendor, and supplier contracts. Advise and prepare corporate governance documents for startup and established clients.

Corporate counsel to a venture capital fund in the emerging psychedelic ecosystem, specializing in early-stage ventures (Seed and Series A investments). Coordinate and perform legal review of transaction matters between the investment team and the fund’s outside counsel. Led and performed legal diligence on investment opportunities. Assisted outside counsel in creation of the fund’s formational documents as well as terms for limited partner investment.

Advise and consult various cannabis-related businesses (hemp and marijuana) in myriad areas of the industry, including hemp licensing; marijuana licensing; supply-chain management; regulatory and tax compliance; real estate acquisitions; corporate and management structure; business transactions; litigation; real estate transactions; banking; accounting systems; quality control; research & development; inventory tracking; and manufacturing systems integration.

U.S. Counsel to a Canadian publicly traded investment firm specializing in cannabis assets operating in the U.S. Oversee acquisitions of several multimillion-dollar cannabis companies. Responsible for spearheading due diligence of the acquisitions and drafting of the definitive purchase documents. Manage outside counsel to the company and oversee any litigation matters regarding the company or any of its subsidiaries. Draft any legal documents needed in house, including but not limited to employment agreements, leases, consulting agreements, and licensing agreements. Maintain regulatory compliance for the company in the developing cannabis and CBD markets by advising the company and its subsidiaries of local, state, and federal laws, including but not limited to FDA labeling, advertising, and packaging regulations, Department of Agriculture regulations, and social media compliance. Work in conjunction with human resources and the Chief Operating Officer to create and implement a companywide compliance plan to ensure other employees do not break any regulations in the ever-changing and brand-new cannabis industry. Act as a federal lobbyist for the company’s interests, including but not limited to SAFE Banking and the STATES Act.

In-House Counsel to a CBD consumer packaged goods company. Oversaw acquisitions of several multimillion-dollar CBD/hemp companies. Responsible for spearheading due diligence of the acquisitions and drafting of the definitive purchase documents. Managed outside counsel to the company and oversee any litigation matters regarding the company or any of its subsidiaries. Drafted any legal documents needed in house, including but not limited to employment agreements, leases, consulting agreements, and licensing agreements. Maintained regulatory compliance for the company in the developing cannabis and CBD markets by advising the company and its subsidiaries of local, state, and federal laws, including but not limited to FDA labeling, advertising, and packaging regulations, Department of Agriculture regulations, and social media compliance. Worked in conjunction with human resources and the Chief Operating Officer to create and implement a companywide compliance plan to ensure other employees do not break any regulations in the ever-changing and brand-new cannabis industry. Acted as a federal lobbyist for the company’s interests, including but not limited to SAFE Banking and the STATES Act.

Researched case law and legal matters for the firm, drafted memoranda of law, local and federal motions, interrogatories, and other legal proceedings, and assisted attorneys with the day-to-day workings of the firm. Drafted and reviewed contracts including, but not limited to, Operating Agreements, Articles of Incorporation, and lease agreements. Research and drafted memoranda regarding Stark Law, Antikickback, and other Healthcare Compliance issues regarding medical marijuana dispensaries in various states including Florida, California, and Michigan.

Assisted attorneys in a variety of tasks including: obtaining medical records, attending depositions, filing, and administrative organizational work. Interacted with clients as well as expert witnesses on a regular basis.

Balanced accounts and organized various company’s books, determined profit/loss margin.

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Audited insurance claims and entered new claims made on vehicles, and followed up with repairs that were made.