Cannabis Business Law

Mia started practicing cannabis business law in Oregon in 2016 and has successfully navigated the complex regulatory climate for hundreds of business owners throughout the Pacific Northwest. From small mom-and-pop farms to large MSOs and publicly traded entities, she has developed the expertise to tailor her work to meet business goals and risk tolerance for a wide array of industry leaders and participants. 

Buying or selling a business in the licensed cannabis industry can be a complex and daunting process. Successful representation balances strong advocacy for client goals and strategies with the need to control costs and minimize risk. Coordinating negotiations and regulatory timelines can make or break a deal and requires the kind of deep expertise in cannabis industry specific issues that Mia has acquired through numerous transactions and ongoing client support through transition periods. 

Few businesses face higher risk levels from compliance violations than do cannabis companies. Each state is different, and often each municipality within each state has its own quirks. From high level consulting to hands on correspondence and compliance program design, Mia can help assure that your compliance concerns are covered so you can focus on growing your business and market share. 

Cannabis companies hoping to succeed in today's competitive market cannot afford to miss opportunities due to a lack of experience with the licensing process. Whether advising business owners and staff on licensing applications, or processing them in their entirety from start to finish, it pays to have a set of experienced eyes on your licensure efforts to maximize their efficacy. 

As counsel to the CIAO, Oregon's largest cannabis trade association, Mia has been a central figure in Oregon cannabis public policy for many years. With contacts throughout state and local government as well as regulatory agencies, Mia can consult and assign resources to help your policy goals move forward.