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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

United States • Industry focus

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Cannabis

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Present across key markets, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP provides ‘multi-faceted’ support to clients on cannabis and hemp-related regulatory compliance, insurance matters, and high-impact litigation. The practice is co-chaired from Los Angeles by Dean Rocco, who supports clients in corporate matters, licensing applications, and commercial transactions, and Ian Stewart, who handles regulatory compliance and risk management for cannabis and hemp operators, as well as employment matters. New York-based Jonathan Meer is well versed in insurance coverage for directors and officers, while William Tolin Gay, also in Los Angeles, focuses on financing agreements.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The practice is one of the top cannabis practices nationally. Under the leadership of Ian Stewart, the cannabis practice has offers multi-faceted support that meets the various needs - from human resources/employment law, to real estate, to regulatory support, to regulatory affairs - that a single cannabis business requires in its operations.' 

  • ‘Ian Stewart is the best in the industry. His knowledge and thought leadership in the space are second to none. He has the unique experience of being both a litigator, a transactional attorney, and a government relations expert. Dean Rocco is the best employment lawyer in the space. We have enjoyed several positive outcomes under Dean's guidance.’

Key clients

  • AmTrust Financial Services
  • AON

Work highlights

Represented Savage Enterprises in a lawsuit filed by a group of licensed cannabis operators alleging unfair business practices and false advertising.