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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Set to Deliver Keynote Speech at INCBA Cannabis Law Institute 2024, Alongside Other Industry Leaders



Chicago, IL – July 10, 2024 – The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) announced today that the Cannabis Law Institutesm (CLI 2024) will feature Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker as the keynote speaker on Thursday July 25th. The event is scheduled to take place on July 25-26, 2024, at the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. CLI 2024 aims to provide critical insights for law professionals, particularly in light of federal rescheduling in the cannabis industry.

Governor J.B. Pritzker is recognized for signing House Bill 1438, the nation's most equity-centric law legalizing adult-use cannabis. This initiative positioned Illinois as the first state to fully legalize adult-use cannabis through legislation and serves as a model for the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis nationwide.

“It is a great honor to have the Governor deliver the keynote speech at CLI 2024,” said Jason Horst, President of the INCBA. “Governor Pritzker's leadership in the cannabis industry has been transformative. His commitment to equity and justice has not only set a high standard in Illinois but has also inspired other states to pursue similar paths. We look forward to his insights and vision, which will undoubtedly resonate with our audience of legal professionals and industry leaders.”

The event will also feature a series of plenary sessions with speakers addressing various topics, including state enforcement against licensed and unpermitted cannabis operators, navigating legal risks in international transactions, psychedelics regulation, rescheduling, and cannabis in the press.

The INCBA is finalizing the schedule, adding expert speakers to address both local and national standards. The following speakers and more are expected to speak and present at the sessions: 

  • Charlie Bachtell, CEO, Cresco Labs
  • Pamela Epstein, Chief Legal & Regulatory Office, Terpene Belt
  • John Schroyer, Senior Reporter, Green Market Report
  • Kellie Rivera, VP Corporate Affairs, The Cannabis Company
  • David Ruskin, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
  • Dr. Jayashree Mitra, Shareholder, Carlton Fields, P.A.
  • Gillian Schauer PhD, MPH, Executive Director, Cannabis Regulators Association
  • Eric Berlin, Partner, Dentons
  • Tahir Johnson, President, Minority Cannabis Business Association/CEO, Simply Pure Trenton NJ Inc.
  • Amber Littlejohn, Esq., Of Counsel, Ice Miller LLP
  • John Pletz, Senior Reporter, Crain’s Chicago Business
  • Casey Grabenstein, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP

Registration for the INCBA Cannabis Law Institute 2024 is now open. To reserve your place at this must-attend event and to explore the conference program and speaker lineup, visit cli2024.incba.org.

INCBA thanks it’s CLI 2024 sponsors, which include Marino PR, Benesch, Greenleaf HR, Fox Rothschild, Karr Tuttle Campbell, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP and Frontier Risk Group Inc.

About the International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA):

The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) is the leading professional organization dedicated to the practice, policy, and business aspects of cannabis law. With an international membership, INCBA provides a platform for attorneys, regulators, and industry leaders to collaborate, educate, and advocate for the highest standards of legal excellence in the cannabis industry.

Contacts
Jordan Isenstadt
516-991-3842
jisenstadt@marinopr.com

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