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Blank Rome partners&nbsp;and Cannabis practice co-chairs&nbsp;<a href="/people/frank-a-segall/" id="18758">Frank A. Segall</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/people/scott-h-moskol/" id="18752">Scott H. Moskol</a>, who are recognized as two of the most experienced and successful cannabis attorneys in the country,&nbsp;will serve as panel moderators at Blank Rome’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-the-cannabis-industry-conference-tickets-1366236091929?aff=erelexpmlt">Ninth Annual State of the Cannabis Industry Conference</a>, being held Monday, October 27, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.&nbsp;

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National cannabis experts and industry leaders will share their unique legal and financial perspectives on forecasted trends, regulations, M&amp;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&nbsp;Law 360 as one of the leading practice groups in the country.

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

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Kimberly Roy, Commissioner, Cannabis Control Commission Massachusetts

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The View from the Top: Cannabis CEOs on 2025’s Critical Challenges &amp; Opportunities

Past Lessons Learned &amp; 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

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 &amp; 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?

David Bunzel, Managing Director, Young America Capital

Richard Ormond, Principal, Stone Blossom Capital

Jacques Santucci, President, Opus Consulting

Brian Schinderle, Co-Founder &amp; Managing Partner, SSC Advisors

Growing Together: ESOPs &amp; Fiscal Strategies for Cannabis

Moderator: Lauren Medeiros Forster, Associate, Blank Rome

Stephen James, Founder &amp; Independent Trustee, SCJ Fiduciary Services

Jason Luter, Partner &amp; Co-Chair of ESOP Practice, Blank Rome

Andrew Nikolai, Managing Director, CSG Partners

Thomas Sheffield, Executive Vice President, HUB International

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For more information, please visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-the-cannabis-industry-conference-tickets-1366236091929?aff=erelexpmlt">event webpage</a>.

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