DENVER – The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) will host its annual Cannabis Law Institute (CLI) June 12–13, 2025, at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law – the site of the very first CLI. This year’s event will be a celebration of INCBA’s 10-year anniversary and a decade of cannabis legal progress. To kick off the celebration, INCBA will host a joint mixer with the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) on the evening of June 11th from 5:30-7 p.m., bringing together legal professionals, regulators, and industry leaders from across the country.
Under the guiding theme “What We’ve Done and What’s to Come,” CLI 2025 will reflect on the major legal, regulatory, and policy shifts that have shaped the cannabis space over the past decade and offer forward-looking insights into the next era of cannabis law, as the industry navigates a period of increasing complexity, opportunity, and national momentum.
“This is more than an anniversary — it’s a testament to how far the legal cannabis community has come,” said David Ruskin, president of INCBA. “The Cannabis Law Institute has consistently been the go-to event for cannabis attorneys and thought leaders. This year, we honor the past, engage with the present, and help shape the future.”
Conference programming will explore themes such as:
The evolution of state cannabis programs and the next wave of reform.
The role of medical cannabis in an adult-use era.
The intersection of cannabis law with AI, employment rights, and financial regulation.
Advertising and free speech under restrictive federal policy.
Social equity and civil rights amid a shifting DEI landscape.
Trademarks, IP, and protecting brands in global markets.
Federal rescheduling, product liability, and the future of risk management.
With participation from top cannabis attorneys, in-house counsel, academics, regulators, and policy experts, CLI 2025 will once again serve as the definitive gathering for the cannabis legal community — offering cutting-edge CLE content, unmatched networking, and a celebration of the people and policies shaping the next decade.
About INCBA
INCBA was founded in 2015 in San Francisco by a group of visionary attorneys who recognized the absence of a professional association for attorneys who practiced cannabis law. Since then, INCBA has become the world’s leading resource for cannabis law, education, and community. The organization’s purpose is “to educate and connect cannabis industry lawyers for the purpose of providing excellent, ethical, and advanced legal assistance to this growing industry.” Through advocacy, education, and peer collaboration, INCBA empowers legal experts to support the evolving needs of the cannabis industry with clarity, professionalism, and purpose.
