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Ethics Lessons from Seed to Sale


Total Credits: 1.5 CLE, 1.5 Ethics

Average Rating:
   22
Categories:
Miscellaneous |  Ethics
Faculty:
Sara Rose Presler |  Michael Ryan Hurley
Format:
Audio and Video
Original Program Date:
Apr 17, 2024


Description

Learn from experienced industry professionals about cannabis law and ethics.  Join attorneys Sara Presler and Ryan Hurley as they guide you through the current state of cannabis regulations and compliance issues in Arizona’s vertically integrated, licensed market.  You will learn more about the operational side of a cannabis law practice from seed to sale, with perspectives from attorneys who have served as  in-house general counsel, outside counsel, and consultants.  CLE explores 10 real-life ethics lessons to guide you in your practice.  

Chairperson
Sara Presler, Presler Consulting*

Faculty
Ryan Hurley, Rose Law Group

*Also serving as a panelist

Handouts

Faculty

Sara Rose Presler Related Seminars and Products

Sara Presler, Attorney


Sara Presler is an attorney and strategic leader in the cannabis industry. Mohave Cannabis Co. is home base where Sara serves as General Counsel for this licensed operator engaged in cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations. Sara is Chair of the Board of the Arizona Dispensaries Association, having previously served as its Compliance Chair working as an industry liaison with the Arizona Department of Health Services. Following three public service clerkships and low-income legal clinical experience, Sara’s career launched as a public defender and as an adjunct law instructor at Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College. Then, Sara was twice elected Mayor of Flagstaff, Arizona and was the youngest person and first woman in that office. She’s since served as General Counsel for a global wind turbine company and CEO of a privately held medical company. Sara was selected as CEO of the Arizona Foundation for Women and guided the nonprofit to strategically partner with the Arizona Community Foundation. Sara's passions include serving on the Board of Arizona Autism United, volunteering as a Member of the Gilbert Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council, and mentoring elementary students as their Girl Scout Troop Leader.


Michael Ryan Hurley Related Seminars and Products

General Counsel


Ryan Hurley is CEO and co-founder of Litix Legal, an Arizona licensed ABS law firm on a mission to make clients love their lawyers and lawyers love their law firm by replacing the outdated hourly billing model with flat fees whenever possible.

Hurley previously served as general counsel for Copperstate Farms, a vertically integrated cannabis company with 9 dispensaries under the Sol Flower brand name and one of the largest greenhouse cannabis production facilities in North America. Hurley was an instrumental player in Copperstate Farms’ birth, growth, and development, positioning the company as a market leader through his strategic business advice, careful compliance and risk mitigation.

Referred to as Arizona’s “Father of Cannabis Law,” Hurley has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona and as one of the 20 Names to Know by Phoenix Business Journal. He has been a part of the Arizona cannabis industry from its inception and played a pivotal role in the initiatives to legalize medical and adult-use cannabis in Arizona. A founding member and former board member of the National Cannabis Industry Association, Hurley is deeply entrenched in all aspects of the cannabis industry and a sought-after expert on cannabis policy. Ryan Hurley was also a founding member of the Arizona Dispensaries Association and the organization’s former vice president. Hurley was also a pioneer in the AZ solar energy and cryptocurrency/blockchain industries.

A dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable attorney, innovator, and entrepreneur, Hurley has presented at several conferences and seminars throughout the country and has been featured in many interviews in television, print, and radio. His expansive background in policy has cemented his reputation as a reliable thought leader.

Hurley holds a B.S. in environmental science from the University of Arizona and a J.D. from the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law. Before emerging as a leader in the cannabis industry and co-founding Litix, Hurley was an associate attorney at Lewis and Roca LLP focusing on land use, zoning, water, and environmental issues and a named partner at Rose Law Group.


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Overall:      4.5

Total Reviews: 22

Comments

Thomas D

"Informative"

Seema P

"it was informative and covered a wide array of topics "

Julio L

"Concise, clear, easy to follow."

Michael C

"Everything was great about this webinar. The speakers were clear and understandable and spoke well. Great use of hypotheticals and discussion of ethical issues."

R John L

"The information provided was very informative and useful. I prosecute magistrate court cases which now include DUI cases containing a THC metabolite. I also appreciate the materials/handouts included."

Robert G

"Very good speakers and materials"

Stephen M

"lots of pages + ethics!"

Stephen W

"it was good"

Steven G

"Both Sara and Ryan were excellent presenters and the content of the presentation was very insightful. However, we were hoping to hear information on any criminal law aspects of cannabis sales. "