Vijay S. Choksi

Vijay centers his practice on the highly regulated cannabis and gaming industries. He is a trusted legal adviser who guides businesses to navigate an ever-evolving legal environment.

Recognized as an emerging leader in Cannabis Law by Chambers & Partners, Vijay is well versed in regulatory compliance and licensing and advises on strategic corporate transactions and litigation. He is also a member of the firm’s Gaming practice and guides clients on regulatory matters, financing, and major transactions.

Legal Experience and Business Acumen

Vijay’s background as a general counsel for a cannabis business gives him a distinct advantage. He understands the law and how it impacts day-to-day operations, business strategy, and growth. This insider's perspective allows Vijay to deliver practical, actionable legal solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Vijay's practice spans the spectrum of a cannabis business’ needs. He is adept at navigating intricate state and federal regulations and assisting clients in establishing sensible compliance plans. He is also experienced in structuring multimillion-dollar deals.

While working in-house, Vijay helped shape the legal framework for a leading cannabis company. He negotiated major contracts for brand licensing, security, lab testing, and commercial leases, and developed compliance programs that met stringent federal and state requirements. He also guided and managed the company’s approach to sensitive issues like privacy, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), and risk management, ensuring it stayed ahead of evolving regulations while continuing to innovate.

A Results-Oriented Advocate

Vijay’s combination of deep regulatory knowledge, litigation experience, and corporate experience enables him to offer a holistic legal service that addresses the unique needs of the cannabis industry. His recognition by Chambers & Partners underscores his standing as a top-tier attorney in this evolving field.

Chambers USA sources (2024–2025) have stated:

• “Vijay is a go-to person for everything and anything related to cannabis.”
• “Vijay is professional, collegial and proactive in his representation.”
• “Vijay is a go-to outside counsel on unique issues in any state.”
• “Vijay is a great guy and a smart attorney.”
•  “...routinely provides counsel on compliance with a broad array of federal and state regulations in the cannabis space. He has notable experience of assisting clients during complex M&A deals.”
• “He is a very well-respected cannabis regulatory attorney.”

Whether it is protecting a company’s rights before administrative agencies, navigating regulatory hurdles, or advising on high-value transactions, Vijay’s clients benefit from his practical, business-oriented approach. His focus is on delivering results that align with his clients’ strategic goals, allowing them to thrive in an industry that is constantly evolving.

Prior to joining Blank Rome, Vijay was General Counsel and Senior Director of compliance for GrowHealthy, a Florida-based medical marijuana provider. He also founded and led his own healthcare law and advisory practice, and served as Lead Regulated Substances Attorney at a national law firm.

Vijay speaks on cannabis law-related topics at industry-sponsored and academic-sponsored events and seminars and assists attorneys with legal education credits as a lecturer with the National Business Institute, instructing on issues surrounding cannabis regulation and beyond.

• 2024, 2026, Cannabis Law: Eastern United States, listed in Chambers USA
• 2025, Cannabis Law: Nationwide, listed in Chambers USA
• 2026, listed in the “Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers Directory”