Sumer Thomas, J.D. Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Overseeing cannabis license application pursuit, business planning / financial modeling, and regulatory consulting services while advising on corporate and legal strategy.

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Boulder, Colorado, Us

At Canna Advisors, I multi-task across business units to coordinate projects in license application creation, market feasibility, business planning, financial modeling, facility design, and operational start-up for fledgling companies. I leverage my legal background in this highly regulated industry to analyze statutes, regulations, and ordinances for cannabis markets across the country to create compliant and competitive applications and operations.

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., Us

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., Us

Boulder, Co, Us

As part of a brand new Business Development division, I created processes, structures, and systems to enable our department to function efficiently, communicate effectively, and produce predictable revenue. I took on the implementation of Salesforce, streamlined communication, optimized campaign scheduling and execution, and created ad banners and other creative in a pinch.

Boulder, Co, Us

At Elephant Journal, I joined a fledgling Business Development team in a flexible and demanding start-up environment. In my initial role, I created and fostered partnerships with eco- and socially conscious businesses all while helping to establish what the department would focus on, how it would operate, and how we could have efficient, repeatable processes.

Guided clients through legal challenges during the most emotional and difficult times of their lives. I acted as a trusted confidant, organized project manager, shield from contentious parties, informed counsel, and calm face in court.

New York, Ny, Us

Consulted on complex tax compliance issues in the areas of International Tax, State and Local Tax, and Federal Tax.

Gainesville, Fl, Us

Coordinated the entire journal process from team member selection to final publication, revised articles for final publication, and communicated professionally, promptly, and accurately with renowned experts and authors.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Successfully argued before the United States Tax Court; independently managed multiple case files and communicated regularly with delinquent taxpayers; drafted answers, motions, stipulations, decision documents, client letters, subpoenas, CDP declarations, advisory opinions, and memoranda on a variety of issues, including conservation easement shelters, FBAR penalties, elective share, alter ego liens, and ad valorem tax deductions.

Beijing, Beijing, Cn

Analyzed merger and joint venture agreements and supporting documents to determine joint or sole control; translated and edited correspondence between Chinese administrative agencies and clients; and developed strategy for clients' potential acquisition of industrial companies.

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nl

Helped publish the "Doing Business in China" guide; consulted with US businesses on Intellectual Property use in the Netherlands; and drafted briefs for Intellectual Property disputes.

Independently led courses ranging from one to 50 students in conversational and business English; sharpened my Chinese speaking and writing skills; created engaging lesson plans and cultivated a positive classroom environment, all while gaining confidence in public speaking and leadership.

J.D., International Law, Public Law, Business Law, Tax Law

Doctor Of Law - Jd (Study Abroad), Chinese Contract & Constitutional Law

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba (Study Abroad), Mandarin Chinese

Philosophy, Law And Philosophy