The Ethical Implications of Substance Use and Abuse

Hannah Stitt Related seminars and products: 2

Ad Astra Law Group

Hannah Stitt is an attorney with the San Francisco-based law firm of Ad Astra Law Group, LLP where she represents individuals and companies in civil litigation. Ms. Stitt’s practice areas include business law (including, cryptocurrency and decentralized ledger technology law, intellectual property law and branding), real estate law and employment law. She has provided advocacy services to cannabis industry clients since before the medical market became legal in California, and over the years as the industry grew, her legal practice has transitioned from transactional and compliance work into complex commercial litigation.

Ms. Stitt sits on the Ethics Committee for the International Cannabis Bar Association, and the Barrister’s Cannabis, Alcohol and Regulated Industries section committee for the Bar Association of San Francisco. She is also a Lead Attorney and Mentor for the Prisoner Advocacy Network where she works with California prisoners to improve their living conditions and uphold their civil rights. Her committee work and pro bono work directly inform her legal practice litigating for clients in highly regulated industries such as cannabis and cryptocurrency.

Ms. Stitt attended U.C. Davis for her undergraduate education, earning degrees in both Religious Studies and Film Studies. She graduated from U.C. Hastings College of the Law in 2015 with a concentration in intellectual property law. She is currently licensed to practice law in the State of California.

Please contact her at hstitt@astralegal.com or (415) 795-3579.

Patrick Nightingale Related seminars and products: 1

Criminal Defense Attorney

PKN Law

Patrick K. Nightingale is a practicing criminal defense attorney in both state and federal court in Southwestern Pennsylvania.  He began his legal career as a prosecutor with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office in 1996.  In 1999 he helped to found the Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit.  Since 2002 Mr. Nightingale has specialized in criminal defense with a particular focus on protecting the rights of cannabis consumers.  Mr. Nightingale practices in state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania and handles both trial, appellate and post-conviction litigation. 

Mr. Nightingale re-established the Pittsburgh NORML and has worked to advance medical cannabis and adult use cannabis reform.  In his capacity as Executive Director he has spoken extensively on the subject of cannabis reform.  Mr. Nightingale has been a frequent guest on local radio and television, and is a trusted voice on reform related questions.  He has also been privileged to testify on numerous occasions before Pennsylvania legislative bodies considering medicinal cannabis legislation.

Mr. Nightingale also serves on the Board of Directors of the Medical Cannabis Society, a Pennsylvania based non-profit.  “I was very excited to join a non-profit with a mission of both advocating for patient interests and promoting industry best practices in Pennsylvania and other emerging medical cannabis states.  As our medical cannabis program matures in Pennsylvania and in states like Ohio and West Virginia it is abundantly clear we must continue to work to advance patient interests through education and legislation.”  

In August, 2017, Mr. Nightingale along with his partners established Cannabis Legal Solutions – a law firm catering to the needs of Pennsylvania’s emerging medical cannabis industry.  “We believe that as our industry expands clients will value having counsel that understands the cannabis industry and issues facing both consumers and business entities alike.”

Mr. Nightingale has taught Continuing Legal Education courses on the issue of cannabis policy and law to the Allegheny County Bar Association, Allegheny County DA’s Office, Westmoreland County Bar Association, Washington County Bar Association, Fayette County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.  Mr. Nightingale also serves as a speaker for Law Enforcement Action Partnership.Mr. Nightingale is married to fellow activist Theresa and they have three children together – Perrin, Mac and Xavina. 

Mr. Nightingale can be reached at 412.225.7959 or at pknlaw@mac.com.

Bob Nichols Related seminars and products: 1

Partner

Kind Law

Bob Nichols is a partner at Kind Law, LLP, a boutique law firm located in Santa Rosa, CA, and is licensed to practice in California and Washington, DC.  Bob serves cannabis companies throughout the supply chain, ancillary companies, and other clients with issues related to transactional matters, company formation, governance, M&A, financing, real estate matters, commercial contracts, and legal disputes.  Before joining Kind Law, Bob represented large Fortune 500 companies in Washington, DC for over five years as an associate at two national law firms.

Andrew Kingsdale Related seminars and products: 1

Counsel

Law Offices of Omar Figueroa

Andrew Kingsdale is Of Counsel at the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa, where he represents California cannabis and hemp cultivators, distributors, and retailers. Andrew advises clients on business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property registration, brand and trade secret licensing, commercial leases, as well as obtaining and maintaining local permits and state licenses.  Before joining the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa, Andrew also litigated cases in federal and state courts, successfully advocating on behalf of businesses, consumers, and environmental non-profit organizations.  

Andrew graduated from Dartmouth College and earned his law degree with honors from Temple University School of Law.  During law school he interned at the United States Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and after law school Andrew he clerked for the Honorable Anita B. Brody (Eastern District of Pennsylvania).  Andrew is licensed to practice law in California, New York, and Massachusetts.