Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Coauthored Washington State House Bill 1794 to allow intellectual property licensing agreements in the cannabis industry. Testified in support of the bill, worked on drafts and amendments of the bill with stakeholders and state staff. Counseled clients in subsequently entering such agreements, compliance, and submission to Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.
Drafted legislation related to social equity programs, out of state ownership, and other Washington state reform efforts.
Counseled banks and credit unions on policies for accepting cannabis or cannabis-related deposits, best practices, and necessary reporting obligations.
Advised software and technology companies on compliance for traceability, brokerage, quality assurance testing, point of sale, and other related functions and issues.
Counseled product technology companies on licensing and compliance issues related to deployment of product tech in Washington cannabis market.
Counseled testing lab on best practices, sample intake and maintenance, reporting requirements, and rulemaking engagement.
Counseled real estate developers on property acquisition and transaction structure and compliance related to cannabis tenants.
Served as the chief spokesperson on behalf of employers in both the private and public sectors for initial and successor collective bargaining agreements.
Represented private sector employers in negotiations in the wood products, manufacturing, and construction industries.