The team at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP assists companies, individuals, and investors with the range of cannabis matters, including complex regulatory and licensing mandates. National practice head Anita Famili, based at the firm’s Los Angeles location, is well-versed in corporate structuring, M&A, regulatory compliance, and advertising. Axel Bernabe joined the New York office from the Office of Cannabis Management in October 2023 and brings regulatory expertise as well as knowledge of the healthcare and cannabis industries to the table.

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Key clients

  • A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners
  • MedMen Enterprises Inc.
  • Ghost Management Group dba Weedmaps
  • Unrivaled Brands Inc.
  • Cookies
  • 530 Cannabis
  • Travis Scott/Cactus Farms
  • American News Company
  • CVS / Aetna
  • Hello Again
  • Synergy

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anita Famili

Other key lawyers

Axel Bernabe