Wednesday , April 8, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM ET (45-minute discussion + 15-minute Q&A)
Virtual Event – Free to Attend
Starting or scaling a cannabis business means navigating a complex web of legal requirements, workforce regulations, insurance obligations, and compliance standards, all at once, and often without a clear roadmap. Whether you are launching your first operation or expanding into new markets, getting the foundational pieces right from the start can make the difference between sustainable growth and costly setbacks.
Join Emily Wolfley, Consultant at Green Leaf Business Solutions, Bryan Mosser, Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer at Carma Insurance, and Jared Schwass and Suehiko Ono, Cannabis Law Attorneys at Cogent Law for a practical, expert-led webinar covering the legal, HR, and compliance essentials every cannabis operator needs to know, at every stage of the business lifecycle.
This session is structured around two tracks: one for early-stage entrepreneurs building their foundation, and one for established operators preparing to scale.
What You Will Learn
- What cannabis-specific contracts you need in place before opening your doors
- How to navigate licensing and regulatory compliance from day one
- Key HR and payroll setup considerations unique to the cannabis industry
- The realities of banking and insurance access for cannabis businesses
- What multi-state expansion really requires from a legal and compliance standpoint
- How and when to review and update your contracts as your business grows
- How to strengthen your compliance infrastructure to support scale
Who Should Attend
- Cannabis founders, operators, and executive teams
- Early-stage entrepreneurs entering the cannabis market
- Multi-state operators planning growth or expansion
- HR, payroll, and operations leaders within cannabis companies
- Finance, accounting, and compliance professionals
- Legal counsel working directly with cannabis businesses
- Insurance and risk management advisors serving the cannabis sector
Meet the Speakers
Emily Wolfley Business Consultant, Green Leaf Business Solutions
Emily Wolfley is a relationship-driven business consultant dedicated to strengthening the cannabis community through strategic partnerships and operational clarity. Her collaborative approach helps cannabis businesses build strong foundations, foster meaningful industry relationships, and execute with confidence in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
Bryan Mosser Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, Carma Insurance
Bryan Mosser brings more than 24 years of property and casualty leadership experience to Carma Insurance, where he drives growth strategy, program development, and carrier relations. Holding a CPIA designation with a strong background in reinsurance, he delivers strategic risk solutions tailored to the cannabis sector and emerging industries.
Jared Schwass Cannabis Law Attorney, Cogent Law
Jared Schwass advises cannabis and hemp companies nationwide, from emerging startups to major multi-state operators including Trulieve, PharmaCann, and Curaleaf. His practice spans licensing, compliance strategy, corporate structuring, and operational risk management across nearly a decade of experience in highly regulated industries.
Suehiko Ono Cannabis Law Attorney, Cogent Law
Business-focused attorney and former cannabis operator with deep expertise in highly regulated sectors. Founder and former CEO of EOS Farms, one of Maine’s first licensed outdoor cannabis cultivators, and former General Manager and Legal Director for one of New York’s largest adult-use operators. He began his legal career at Winston & Strawn LLP advising on complex tax, partnership, and private equity transactions.
Event Details
Wednesday , April 8, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM ET (45-minute discussion + 15-minute Q&A)
Virtual Event – Free to Attend