Listen to this articleBoutique business law firm A.Y. Strauss is launching a cannabis practice to provide legal guidance for the fast-changing legalized marijuana industry.
The group will be led by new partner and leading cannabis attorney Jennifer Cabrera. She will also be joined by Kate Monroe, a cannabis licensing specialist and experienced project manager, the firm said in a May 6 press release.
According to A.Y. Strauss, services offered by the practice include:
- Commercial leasing and real estate transactions
- Commercial transactions and contracts
- Financial services and guidance
- Government relations and policy advocacy
- Labor and employment counsel
- Licensing and permitting
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Regulatory compliance
A.Y. Strauss’s cannabis law credits
Cabrera and Monroe bring nearly two decades of experience in cannabis law to A.Y. Strauss. Previously, they worked together at industry leader Vicente LLP. There, Cabrera led the firm’s New Jersey branch. The duo’s team was credited with helping secure hundreds of cannabis licenses for clients across New Jersey, New York and beyond.
Cabrera stated, “My goal is to help cannabis business owners succeed in the regulated market. From working with the New Jersey CRC and New York OCM, to building bridges with their local community and labor union, to raising money or selling your business, success in the cannabis industry means being a sophisticated and reliable partner.”
“Joining the team at A.Y. Strauss allows me to bring even more resources to my clients, with a deep bench of talent in areas like real estate, corporate transactions, litigation, labor and employment, and more. My mission since I represented my first client in the cannabis industry in 2014 remains the same: to support my clients, offer guidance, and help them move forward with clarity and confidence,” she said.
A.Y. Stauss has offices in Livingston and New York City. The firm specializes in commercial real estate, construction, immigration, labor and employment and corporate bankruptcy.
Aaron Strauss, managing partner, said, “Our firm’s mission is to grow alongside the needs of our clients, and that includes building practices that reflect emerging areas of law. To do so, we recruit exceptional legal professionals who share our values and commitment, and we are very excited to welcome Jennifer as a partner. Her expertise and advocacy work will be key as we expand this area of our practice and support our clients in navigating the complexities of cannabis law and policy.”
