Cannabis Consulting & Education

BDSA is the leading cannabis market research and data analytics firm, providing point-of-sale data, consumer insights, and market intelligence to cannabis companies, investors, and regulators. The company collects retail sales data from dispensaries across North America and produces industry-standard market reports. BDSA is widely considered the Nielsen or IRI equivalent for the cannabis industry.

The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the largest trade association representing the legal cannabis industry in the United States. NCIA lobbies Congress for federal cannabis reform, provides industry education and networking, and hosts major industry events. The organization represents over 1,000 member businesses ranging from small cultivators to large MSOs and works to advance policies that support a fair and responsible cannabis industry.

Cannabis Strategic Ventures provides management and consulting services to cannabis cultivators and operators in California.

Safe Harbor Financial provides compliant banking and financial services specifically designed for cannabis businesses.

The Marijuana Policy Project is the leading US organization dedicated to cannabis policy reform and legalization advocacy.

NORML is the oldest and most prominent cannabis legalization advocacy organization in the United States, founded in 1970.

Vicente Sederberg is the largest cannabis-focused law firm in the US, known for drafting Colorado's Amendment 64 and advising clients on licensing, regulatory compliance, and policy across all legal states.

Harris Bricken is a prominent cannabis law firm known for its influential Canna Law Blog and deep expertise in licensing, regulatory compliance, and business transactions across US and international cannabis markets.

Greenspoon Marder is a full-service law firm with one of the largest dedicated cannabis practice groups in the country, advising operators, investors, and ancillary companies on licensing, M&A, and compliance.

Duane Morris is an Am Law 100 firm with a dedicated cannabis industry group providing corporate, regulatory, tax, IP, and litigation services to cannabis businesses and investors nationwide.

Fox Rothschild is a national law firm with a dedicated cannabis law team advising on licensing, compliance, corporate governance, and real estate matters for cannabis operators and investors.

Foley Hoag is a Boston-based law firm with a dedicated cannabis practice advising on licensing, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, and social equity initiatives in the Northeast cannabis markets.

Zuber Lawler is a cannabis-focused law firm providing corporate, regulatory, IP, and international trade legal services to cannabis companies, with particular expertise in California and emerging markets.

McAllister Garfield is a cannabis-specialist law firm providing licensing, compliance, corporate transactions, and policy advisory services, with deep roots in California's evolving regulatory landscape.

Canna Advisors is a cannabis consulting firm specializing in license applications, facility design, operational planning, and regulatory compliance for cannabis businesses entering new and existing markets.

CannDelta is a cannabis regulatory consulting firm providing license applications, compliance programs, quality assurance systems, and GMP consulting for US and international cannabis operators.

MJIC provides cannabis industry consulting focused on M&A advisory, valuation services, capital raising support, and strategic planning for cannabis companies seeking growth or exit opportunities.

Next Wave Insurance is a cannabis-specialist insurance brokerage offering comprehensive coverage programs for dispensaries, cultivators, manufacturers, and ancillary businesses through carrier partners that accept cannabis risk.

Cannasure is a pioneer cannabis insurance managing general agent (MGA) that designs and underwrites specialty insurance products for cannabis businesses through its network of carrier partners.

Hub International is a top-10 global insurance brokerage with a dedicated cannabis practice providing enterprise-level insurance, risk management, and employee benefits to large cannabis operators and MSOs.

Arnall Golden Gregory's cannabis practice advises operators, investors, and ancillary businesses on licensing, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions across Southeast US markets.

Barclay Damon's cannabis team guides cultivators, dispensaries, and investors through New York's regulated cannabis market with licensing, compliance, and real estate counsel.

Bressler Amery & Ross provides cannabis clients with licensing, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance counsel focused on New Jersey and Northeast markets.

Bricker & Eckler's cannabis practice counsels Ohio-based cultivators, processors, and dispensaries on state licensing, regulatory compliance, and government affairs.

Burns & Levinson's cannabis practice group is one of New England's largest, advising on Massachusetts licensing, equity programs, and multi-state expansion strategies.

Cannabis Law Group is a Florida-based boutique firm focused exclusively on cannabis licensing, compliance, and business formation for operators in the Southeast US.

Clark Hill's cannabis industry group provides licensing, regulatory compliance, and government affairs counsel for cannabis operators across Michigan and other Midwest markets.

Cole Schotz's cannabis practice advises operators, investors, and ancillary companies on New Jersey and multi-state licensing, M&A, and real estate transactions.

Cozen O'Connor's cannabis group advises on licensing, compliance, intellectual property, and commercial litigation across Pennsylvania and other major cannabis markets.

Crowe & Dunlevy's cannabis practice is a leading Oklahoma firm advising medical marijuana licensees on OMMA compliance, business transactions, and regulatory disputes.

Davis Wright Tremaine's cannabis practice advises cultivators, retailers, and investors on licensing, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions across West Coast markets.

Dickinson Wright's cannabis practice group advises on licensing, compliance, and business transactions for cannabis operators across Michigan, Arizona, and other state markets.

DLA Piper's cannabis practice leverages the firm's global platform to advise multi-national operators, institutional investors, and public companies on cross-border cannabis transactions.

Dorsey & Whitney's cannabis team advises operators and investors on licensing, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions with particular strength in Midwest and Mountain West states.

Foley & Lardner's cannabis practice advises MSOs, investors, and ancillary companies on M&A, capital markets, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property strategies.

Frost Brown Todd's cannabis team advises operators and investors on licensing, compliance, and transactions in Ohio, Kentucky, and other Southeast and Midwest cannabis markets.

Garfinkel Immigration Law advises cannabis industry professionals and executives on US immigration matters, helping foreign nationals navigate visa and green card issues related to cannabis employment.

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani's cannabis practice provides litigation defense, regulatory compliance, and business advisory services with attorneys in all 50 US states.

The Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance is the national industry association representing hemp growers, processors, and manufacturers across Canada.

Cannabis Compliance Inc is a leading Canadian cannabis consulting firm specializing in Health Canada licensing, regulatory compliance, and facility design for producers and retailers.

Sante Cannabis is a Montreal-based medical cannabis clinic and research organization that provides physician consultations and conducts clinical trials on cannabis therapeutics.

The Cannabis Council of Canada is the national industry association representing licensed cannabis producers and advocating for sensible regulation and market access.

Niagara College offers Canada's first commercial cannabis production graduate certificate program, training students in cultivation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers cannabis professional programs focused on retail management, marketing, and compliance for the BC cannabis industry.

The University of Guelph conducts cannabis research across its agriculture and science faculties, studying genetics, agronomy, and post-harvest processing.

The British Hemp Alliance is an industry body promoting the growth of the UK hemp sector. It connects farmers, processors, and businesses to develop a sustainable domestic hemp supply chain.

Volteface is a UK drug policy advocacy organisation that publishes research, analysis, and commentary on cannabis regulation. The organisation campaigns for evidence-based drug policy reform.

Drug Science is an independent scientific body led by Professor David Nutt. It conducts cannabis research, operates the Project Twenty21 medical cannabis registry, and provides evidence-based drug information.

The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) is a UK industry body and evidence hub working to advance the medical cannabis sector. It conducts research, publishes policy recommendations, and provides industry guidance.

The Cannabis Industry Council (CIC) is the UK's trade body representing licensed cannabis businesses. It engages with government and regulators to shape policy and promote industry standards.

PLEA (Patient-Led Engagement for Access) is a UK patient advocacy organisation working to improve access to medical cannabis. The charity supports patients, conducts research, and campaigns for better prescribing policies.

Cannabis College is a unique Amsterdam institution that provides free cannabis education and information to the public. Located on Oudezijds Achterburgwal in the Red Light District, it serves as an information center where visitors can learn about cannabis history, cultivation, medical use, and the Dutch tolerance policy.

Amsterdam law firm with a dedicated cannabis practice advising coffeeshops, growers, and cannabis businesses on Dutch tolerance policy.

Major Amsterdam law firm with a cannabis practice team advising on regulatory, corporate, and cross-border cannabis matters.

Rotterdam-based law firm with a cannabis and life sciences practice advising on licensing, compliance, and litigation.

Elite Dutch law firm with a cannabis industry practice handling high-profile regulatory, M&A, and policy advisory work.

Dutch law firm with a cannabis and hemp practice advising on the evolving regulatory landscape and commercial cannabis ventures.

The Medical Cannabis Bike Tour (MCBT) is a Barcelona-based advocacy and awareness organization that combines cycling events with medical cannabis education. The organization hosts annual bike tours across European countries, raising awareness about medical cannabis access and patients' rights. MCBT has become a unique grassroots platform connecting patients, advocates, and industry professionals.

FAC is Spain's national federation of cannabis associations, coordinating advocacy and legal support for cannabis social clubs across the country.

OECM is a Spanish advocacy organization promoting medical cannabis access through research, patient support, and dialogue with health authorities.