A leading cannabis industry focused lawyer, Rachel helps clients nationwide proactively plan and implement strategies to capitalize on strategic business opportunities.
At the vanguard of the marijuana industry, Rachel leverages more than fifteen years of experience guiding cannabis clients to establish, expand, and protect their business in a rapidly-evolving legal, regulatory, and economic environment. Rachel’s clients range from entrepreneurs and investors to industry start-ups to publicly traded companies with operations in one or multiple states in cannabis, hemp, natural medicine, ancillary businesses, and service providers.
In an uncertain and ever-changing environment, clients value Rachel’s ability to distill complex, often overwhelming information, into a prioritized plan of action or business strategy. As a strategic advisor, Rachel offers businesses critical advice to navigate complex state regulatory frameworks. She vigorously protects clients’ interests in complex business matters, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, tax, and litigation support. Rachel counsels companies on IRC §280E strategies as well as negotiating tax controversies and collection matters with the IRS and other state and local tax authorities.
Domestic and international entities exploring cannabis business opportunities turn to Rachel for pragmatic, industry-savvy counsel as they evaluate potential options. Rachel also serves as an expert witness on legal, tax, and regulatory issues involving hemp, marijuana, CBD, and other novel cannabinoids.
Before she joined Holland & Hart, Rachel was a partner at Greenspoon Marder, serving as Chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law practice and as a member of the Management Committee.