Cassia Furman

Practice Areas

- Corporate & Business

- Commercial Transactions

- Government & Policy

- Land Use & Zoning

- Licensing

- Real Estate

- Regulatory Compliance

Career

Cassia Furman is an equity partner and Executive Board member of leading cannabis law firm Vicente LLP. In addition to her firm management role, she leads the firm’s California Practice Group based in Los Angeles, where she counsels clients on a wide range of transactional, regulatory, and land use issues related to the cannabis industry.

Cassia specializes in the intersection of local and state regulation and private industry, having worked on both public and private sides of the negotiating table. Her background in public finance, land use planning, local government law, and commercial real estate provides insight into all phases of cannabis permitting and licensed operations. In addition to regulatory work, she focuses on cannabis supply chain transactions, working tirelessly to help her clients meet and exceed their business goals in an ever-changing landscape. Bringing her considerable industry experience to bear, she collaborates closely with licensed operators, brands, investors and landlords to anticipate new market forces and impacts before they occur. She favors a practical, results-oriented approach to the law and understands the nuances of creative problem-solving in heavily regulated industries.

Prior to joining Vicente LLP, Cassia worked with a noted public finance firm where she oversaw the organization and operations of dozens of special districts created to finance and develop complex public infrastructure projects. Cassia also assisted in the representation of numerous Colorado municipalities, where her duties included the drafting and implementation of comprehensive medical marijuana ordinances. She attended the University of Colorado School of Law and Hamilton College.

In addition to client advocacy, Cassia plays an active role in multiple California and national cannabis industry groups and speaks and writes frequently on cannabis legal issues. She is the co-author of “The Cannabis Business: Understanding Law, Finance and Governance in America’s Newest Industry” available in print from Routledge Press. Cassia has been recognized by the prestigious Chambers and Partners as one of the top cannabis lawyers in the United States in 2021 and 2022.

Professional Memberships

- International Cannabis Bar Association

- California Cannabis Industry Association

- Los Angeles County Bar Association

Publications

The Cannabis Business: Understanding Law, Finance, and Governance in America's Newest Industry, Routledge Publishing - https://www.routledge.com/The-Cannabis-Business-Understanding-Law-Finance-and-Governance-in-Americas/Alovisetti-Furman/p/book/9780367519940

Cannabis Crossing State Lines: California Dept. of Cannabis Control Pushes for Interstate Commerce: https://vicentellp.com/insights/cannabis-crossing-state-lines-california-cannabis-control-interstate-commerce/