Bio

Jeffrey Schultz focuses his practice on representing cannabis industry operators, investors and ancillary businesses on corporate and securities law matters, early-stage corporate structuring and financing, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, as well as state and federal regulatory matters impacting the cannabis industry. Jeff also advises cannabis industry operators on M&A, banking laws, and intellectual property matters. With considerable expertise in the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act, the Investment Company Act, and the Investment Advisers Jeff represents hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds and family offices, bringing particular legal proficiency to fund structuring, SEC compliance, mergers and acquisitions, trading in various financial instruments, and day-to-day operational matters for investors, including the nuanced legal issues related to cannabis capital markets. Beyond traditional legal advice, Jeff uses his cannabis industry expertise and extensive network to assist companies of all sizes, from start-up to publicly traded businesses, to develop creative and efficient financing solutions, turn-around initiatives, and strategic growth plans. As an extension of his formal legal practice, Jeff advises stakeholders on the local, state and federal level on the adoption and implementation of medical and adult-use cannabis policy. Jeff has advocated to the US Senate and House on cannabis policy reforms, including passage of the SAFE Banking Act and 280E reform. Jeff is an advisor to the Weldon Project where he has assisted on various federal policy reform initiatives, including direct discussions with the Biden White House and the Department of Justice. Jeff is also a regular participant in the Congressional Cannabis Caucus’ Cannabis Working Group in Washington D.C. Jeff has been featured in, has contributed to, and published Op-Eds in numerous media outlets and publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Politico, MarketWatch, MJBiz Daily, MJBiz Magazine, Benzinga, law.com, Cannabis & Tech Today, and Corporate Counsel. He is a sought-after speaker and cannabis industry thought leader, having presented at MJBizCon (Las Vegas), CWCB Expo (New York) and GAIM Ops (Cayman Islands), among several others.