Faculty

Drew Sanchez, Esq.

Drew Sanchez, Esq.

Drew M. Sanchez is a senior associate and the employment practice group lead at Anthony Law Group where he fights hard to help his clients survive in a landscape that continues to change under their...

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David Perkins

David Perkins

Originally from Northern California, David is deeply rooted in the Cannabis Culture that has paved the way for the current industry.  David has worked in the Cannabis cultivation industry for nearly...

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Mitchell Colbert

Mitchell Colbert

Mitchell Colbert has been a cannabis legalization advocate since he was busted for possession at 19 and saw the waste and racism inherent in the system firsthand. He used his privilege to fight for...

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Paul Armentano

Paul Armentano

Paul Armentano has over two decades of experience working professionally in cannabis policy. He is the Deputy Director of NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, the...

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Chris Conrad

Chris Conrad

Chris Conrad is a court-qualified expert witness on cannabis (marijuana) who has testified more than 200 times in state, military and federal courts. He is also expert on industrial hemp, religious...

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Goose Duarte

Goose Duarte

Goose Duarte has been employed in the cannabis industry for more than 15 years. He started his career in activism working for a doctor’s office that specialized in medical cannabis recommendations....

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Joey Ereñeta

Joey Ereñeta

Joey Ereñeta has been a cannabis cultivator and activist for nearly 30 years. He is a strong proponent of sustainable and regenerative cannabis cultivation, and has committed his life to building a...

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Mel Frank

Mel Frank

Mel Frank, the pen name of James J. Goodwin, was born in Lynn, MA, 1944. Goodwin served as a shipboard electronics technician in the US navy, 1963-1967. Upon completion of service, he moved to New...

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John Geluardi

John Geluardi

John Geluardi has worked as a journalist for 15 years. He has primarily covered politics and won numerous awards for his stories on subjects such as shoddy homicide investigations in the San...

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Chad Gilmore

Chad Gilmore

Chad got involved in 2002 when he came to work at the Oakland Cannabis Buyers Cooperative (OCBC). Chad is on the Board of Directors for the OCBC, now known as The Patient ID Center. Chad manages the...

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Kali Perkins, Esq.

Kali Perkins, Esq.

Kali S. Perkins knew her passion and calling to practice Marijuana Defense at a young age. She worked hard to realize her dream and now enjoys her work, and successes, immensely. Kali earned her JD...

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Dale Sky Jones

Dale Sky Jones

Dale Sky Jones has been focused on enhancing the debate for cannabis policy reform since 2007. Based in Oakland, Calif., she took over as president & CEO of Oaksterdam University in 2012 after a...

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Diane Goldstein

Diane Goldstein

Retired Police Lt. Diane Goldstein is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and guest lecturer on criminal justice and drug policy reform. She spent her career in law enforcement with the Redondo...

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David Abernathy

David Abernathy

David Abernathy has vast experience in the cannabis industry, from financial services, consulting, and investments to data, analytics, and market research. He currently serves as Principal for...

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Susan Trout

Susan Trout

Susan Trout successfully develops and executes communications strategies that advance the mission, vision, and goals of technology companies as well as non-profit organizations. She brings 20 years...

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Jeff Jones

Jeff Jones

Jeff Jones has provided expertise in the medical cannabis field to Californians for more than two decades. Jeff’s horticulture knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and easy manner make learning the...

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