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    Executive Briefings for Regulated Industries

    Cogent Law convenes executives, compliance leaders, and operators for focused discussions on the legal and regulatory forces shaping cannabis, fintech, and emerging markets.

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    19Total Sessions

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    The Institutionalization of Cannabis Lending: Credit Risk, Regulators, and the Opportunity
    Upcoming
    Jul29
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
    cannabisbanking

    The Institutionalization of Cannabis Lending: Credit Risk, Regulators, and the Opportunity

    A practical conversation on how cannabis lending is becoming an institutional opportunity, how to standardize credit risk, evaluate collateral, satisfy examiner expectations, and build compliant lending programs.

    Ted Robinson, Chris Van Dyck
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    From Compliance Pressure to Capital Readiness: Structuring Cannabis Businesses for Financial Sustainability
    Upcoming
    Sep8
    Tuesday
    12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
    cannabiscompliance

    From Compliance Pressure to Capital Readiness: Structuring Cannabis Businesses for Financial Sustainability

    A practical fireside conversation on what it actually takes to structure a cannabis business for financial sustainability — from legal and operational foundations to workforce infrastructure and capital readiness.

    Keisha J. Williams, Suehiko Ono, Chris Van Dyck
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    Beyond the Game: Opportunities to Lead, Serve and Succeed in Sports
    Upcoming
    Sep28
    Monday
    12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
    sports lawleadership

    Beyond the Game: Opportunities to Lead, Serve and Succeed in Sports

    A fireside conversation with Tracy L. Schimelfenig (Cogent Law) and Ciara B. Pierce (Finance Lead, NFL Films) on careers, leadership, and community work shaping women's advancement in sports.

    Tracy L. Schimelfenig, Ciara B. Pierce
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    The Institutionalization of Cannabis Lending: Credit Risk, Regulators, and the Opportunity
    Upcoming
    Jul29
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
    cannabisbanking

    The Institutionalization of Cannabis Lending: Credit Risk, Regulators, and the Opportunity

    A practical conversation on how cannabis lending is becoming an institutional opportunity, how to standardize credit risk, evaluate collateral, satisfy examiner expectations, and build compliant lending programs.

    Ted Robinson, Chris Van Dyck
    View Details
    From Compliance Pressure to Capital Readiness: Structuring Cannabis Businesses for Financial Sustainability
    Upcoming
    Sep8
    Tuesday
    12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
    cannabiscompliance

    From Compliance Pressure to Capital Readiness: Structuring Cannabis Businesses for Financial Sustainability

    A practical fireside conversation on what it actually takes to structure a cannabis business for financial sustainability — from legal and operational foundations to workforce infrastructure and capital readiness.

    Keisha J. Williams, Suehiko Ono, Chris Van Dyck
    View Details
    Beyond the Game: Opportunities to Lead, Serve and Succeed in Sports
    Upcoming
    Sep28
    Monday
    12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
    sports lawleadership

    Beyond the Game: Opportunities to Lead, Serve and Succeed in Sports

    A fireside conversation with Tracy L. Schimelfenig (Cogent Law) and Ciara B. Pierce (Finance Lead, NFL Films) on careers, leadership, and community work shaping women's advancement in sports.

    Tracy L. Schimelfenig, Ciara B. Pierce
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    Thought Leadership Archive

    Past Sessions & Briefings

    Our archive of executive briefings — each reflecting Cogent Law's commitment to advancing the knowledge base for professionals in regulated industries.

    5 Recordings Available →
    14Apr 26
    cannabisbanking

    How to Launch and Scale Cannabis and Hemp Banking Without Sacrificing Compliance

    Concluded
    8Apr 26
    cannabiscompliance

    Building a Cannabis Company: Legal, HR, and Compliance Considerations

    Concluded
    18Feb 26
    corporatem&a

    Founder Decisions That Shape Capital, Control, and Outcomes: A 3-Part Webinar Series

    Concluded
    21Jan 26
    corporatem&a

    Excellence In Elegant Exits: Exceptional Exits Begins With Superior Exit Planning

    Concluded
    15Jan 26
    cannabiscompliance

    The Evolving Cannabis Legal & Regulatory Landscape in 2026

    Concluded
    10Jan 26
    cannabisbanking

    The Executive Order to Reschedule Cannabis: Implications

    Concluded
    16Dec 25
    cannabisbanking

    Keeping Financial Institutions on Track in Cannabis and Hemp Banking

    Concluded
    11Dec 25
    cannabisbanking

    The State of Cannabis and Hemp Banking for 2026: Rescheduling, Descheduling, and the Future of Financial Compliance

    Concluded
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    Webinar Collaborations

    What It Means
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    With Cogent

    We build our webinar program to serve two audiences at once: the professionals in the room, and the experts who join us. Both should leave better positioned.

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    Access to a Qualified Audience

    Our registrants are operators, executives, investors, and advisors in regulated industries. This is not a general audience — it is the room you have been trying to get in front of. We do not inflate registration numbers with unqualified traffic.

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    Co-Branded, Professionally Produced

    Your name and organization appear alongside Cogent Law across all promotional materials, session graphics, registration pages, and post-event distribution. The association is visible, intentional, and professionally presented at every touchpoint.

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    Content That Continues to Work

    Recordings are retained and shared with our network well after the live date. A single session generates ongoing visibility with no additional effort on your part. The insight you bring to the stage keeps working long after you leave it.

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    Speak on a Cogent Law Webinar

    We partner with practitioners who can speak with authority — not generalists looking for a promotional platform. If your expertise is grounded in real cases and real markets, we want to build something with you.

    Sessions are topic-specific and require genuine expertise in the subject matter. We work directly with collaborators to develop content that is precise, practice-ready, and worth the time of a professional audience. We do not accept generic commentary or presentations structured primarily around brand visibility.

    What speaking with us includes

    Direct access to operators, executives, and advisors in regulated industries — the audience that needs what you know

    Co-branded promotion across our full distribution: email, social channels, website, and the Cogent Law professional network

    A professionally structured session built around your expertise, with post-event recording distributed to our ongoing subscriber list

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    We are selective about who joins us on stage. Submitting this form does not create a commitment on either side. Our team evaluates all inquiries on relevance, topic timing, and fit with our upcoming program calendar. We follow up directly when we see a strong match.

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    What Clients and Attendees Say About Cogent Law

    Cogent Law is proud to support businesses, institutions, founders, and professionals navigating complex legal, regulatory, and business challenges.

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    The information provided by the Cogent Law Group was good related to the cannabis arena and what is going on.

    Mac Bostic

    4 months ago · via Google

    Outstanding service, and some of the most experienced minds I know when it comes to pre-IPO firms.

    Lou Friedmann

    4 months ago · via Google

    Chris was an amazing asset to our institution and banking program. His expertise is clear, and he helped to connect the dots within a complex industry. Thank you Chris and Cogent L…

    Nick Moreland

    a year ago · via Google

    Excellent educational experience.

    Alexandra Sussin

    4 months ago · via Google

    The excellent discussion on how financial institutions can responsibly grow cannabis and hemp banking programs without creating unnecessary compliance, governance, or operational s…

    Devon

    2 months ago · via Google

    Reviews reflect the experience of individual clients. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.