CannaGather is the largest cannabis industry community in the New York City Metro area. Join us for a lecture style event with amazing speakers plus a great networking community. No cannabis consumption is allowed at our events, due to New Jersey State law...we hope this will change!
Wanda James, serial entrepreneur Wanda James, the first African American owner of a cannabis dispensary in America, does more than just sell cannabis. She is on the front lines of the cannabis movement, working to expand the legalization and decriminalization of both medical and recreational use beyond her cannabis-friendly home state.
Reed Gusciora, Mayor of Trenton author of Assembly Bill No. 3581, the “New Jersey Adult Recreational Use Marijuana Law,” to legalize, regulate, and tax the adult-use, cultivation, manufacture, and distribution of small amounts of marijuana. Assembly Bill No. 3581’s provisions are very similar to Senate Bill No. 830/Assembly Bill No. 1348, previously introduced on January 9. Unlike Senate Bill No. 830/Assembly Bill No. 1348, however, Assembly Bill No. 3581 proposes substantially more dispensaries (a maximum of ten recreational dispensaries in each legislative district for a total of 400 potential recreational dispensaries state-wide), a lower tax rate cap of 15%, and permitting “home growing” of marijuana plants.
Jessica Gonzalez, intellectual Property Attorney at Scarinci Hollenbeck, Attorneys at Law, will share her expertise around the potential pitfalls/opportunities of intellectual property (“IP”) llicensing deals, which are prolific within the cannabis industry. Jessica has extensive experience in Intellectual property procurement, protection, and enforcement for domestic and foreign trademarks.
Marc Press, corporate partner at Cole Schotz, will discuss the nuts and bolts of cover the or raising capital through private and publically issued equity and debt. Cole Schotz’s multi-faceted practice is uniquely well-suited for investors and entrepreneurs alike with respect to the emerging cannabis industry and the opportunities and challenges it presents.
Matt Miller, Principal at MG Miller Intellectual Property Law LLC helps clients create robust, comprehensive protection for their intangible assets. Matt is the founding attorney at MG Miller Intellectual Property Law, a startup-centric law firm, and is a registered patent attorney.
'I working with startups - anyone who talks to me knows that I am very passionate about what I do, and I really enjoy when my clients reciprocate that passion. Going to work isn’t work at all when everyone involved is excited about what’s going on. I’m sure it sounds a bit corny but running this firm is me living my dream. After experiencing that for myself, I want to help as many other people as possible realize their own dreams.' "