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Blank Rome partners and Cannabis practice co-chairs Frank A. Segall and Scott H. Moskol, who are recognized as two of the most experienced and successful cannabis attorneys in the country, will serve as panel moderators at Blank Rome’s Ninth Annual State of the Cannabis Industry Conference, being held Monday, October 27, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.
National cannabis experts and industry leaders will share their unique legal and financial perspectives on forecasted trends, regulations, M&A, investments, and more. Attendees will make valuable connections, develop strategic partnerships, and gain important industry insights.
Frank and Scott were among the first in the country to leverage their extensive corporate and finance experience to support the cannabis industry, launching a dedicated practice group over 10 years ago. Frank, Scott, and their highly experienced cannabis group have been recognized by Law 360 as one of the leading practice groups in the country.
SESSION INFORMATION
Keynote: State of Massachusetts—A Candid Conversation with Commissioner Kimberly Roy
- Moderator: Frank A. Segall, Partner and Co-Chair of Boston Office and Cannabis Practice, Blank Rome
- Kimberly Roy, Commissioner, Cannabis Control Commission Massachusetts
The View from the Top: Cannabis CEOs on 2025’s Critical Challenges & Opportunities
- Moderator: Frank A. Segall, Partner and Co-Chair of Boston Office and Cannabis Practice, Blank Rome
- Joseph Andreae, CEO, CULTA
- Jared Maloof, CEO, Standard Wellness
- Ed Schmults, CEO, Firelands Scientific
- Jim Scott, CEO, Statehouse Holdings
Past Lessons Learned & New Regulatory Times—What Does It All Really Mean?
- Moderator: Scott H. Moskol, Partner and Co-Chair of Cannabis Practice, Blank Rome
- Norman Birenbaum, Founding President, Cannabis Regulators Association
- Shane Pennington, Partner, Blank Rome
From Seed to Funding: Navigating Cannabis Capital Markets
- Moderator: Max M. Borg, Partner, Blank Rome
- James Daley, Executive Vice President, Needham Bank
- Steven Ham, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Altmore Capital
- David Kite, Managing Partner, Chicago Atlantic
- Henry Miller, Managing Director, Pelorus Capital Group
- David Zubricki, Managing Director, Ducera Partners
Restructuring and Receiverships—Plight or Opportunity?
- Moderator: Scott H. Moskol, Partner and Co-Chair of Cannabis Practice, Blank Rome
- David Bunzel, Managing Director, Young America Capital
- Richard Ormond, Principal, Stone Blossom Capital
- Jacques Santucci, President, Opus Consulting
- Brian Schinderle, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, SSC Advisors
Growing Together: ESOPs & Fiscal Strategies for Cannabis
- Moderator: Lauren Medeiros Forster, Associate, Blank Rome
- Stephen James, Founder & Independent Trustee, SCJ Fiduciary Services
- Jason Luter, Partner & Co-Chair of ESOP Practice, Blank Rome
- Andrew Nikolai, Managing Director, CSG Partners
- Thomas Sheffield, Executive Vice President, HUB International
For more information, please visit the event webpage.
