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National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium 2025

September 19-21, 2025

University Of Denver Sturm College of Law

2255 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210

Saturday, September 20, 2025

9:15-10:00 am Keynote
Colorado Governor Jarid Polis (Invited)
10:00-12:00 pm
Mock Hearing: Admissibility Oral Fluid Testing Results Stephanie Miller, Prosecutor Colorado 11th Judicial District; Dr. Michael Kosnett, Defense Toxicologist, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Judge Scott Pearson ABA; Collin McCallin, Defense Attorney, Hebets & McCallin P.C.; Dr. Joe Jones Prosecutors Toxicologist
Cannabis Trends I: Intoxicating Hemp; Grey Markets & Federal Policies Justin Trouard, Mammoth Farms; Aaron Smith National Cannabis Industry Association; Rachel Ardanuy, RZA Legal, Dale Gieringer, NORML,California Coordinator
1:00-2:15 pm
Cannabis & Driving: What We Have Learned Ed Wood, Advocate in traffic safety; Ashley Brooks -Russell, University of Colorado; Dr. Brooks-Russell, Researcher; and Dr. Michael Kosnett, Toxicologist, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Ashley Schluck, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor.
Cannabis Addiction & Prevention Scott Gagnon, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; Linda Hurley CEO CODAC Behavioral Healthcare; Bonnie Holladay, Colorado Behavioral Health Administration; Dr. Susan Weiss National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Cannabis Trends II: Markets, Social Equity & Enforcement M Dominique Mendiola (Moderator), Senior Director, Colorado Marijuana & Natural Medicine Divisions; Travis Haley, Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division; Scheril Murry Powell Prominent Advocate. Garrett O. Graff, Partner Corporate/M&A and Emerging Markets.
2:15-3:30 pm
Cannabis & the Military Judge Tara Osborne (Moderator); Judge Mary Kate Huffman; Michael Kravitz Veterans Action Council; Judge Casey Clevenger, Missouri Veterans Treatment Court
Social Equity in Cannabis: Challenges and Opportunities Professor Rob Majia (Moderator), Sarah Woodson, Colorado Cannabis Co.​
Cannabis & Violence Dr. Libby Stuyt, International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis; Dr. Ken Finn, International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis; Dr. Ellicott C. Matthay, Dept of Pop Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Sunday, September 21, 2025

8:30-9:15 am Keynote Presentation
The Relationship Between Cannabis & Alcohol Use Disorder Dr. Joseph Rosado, a leading physician, medical director, educator, and published author, this keynote will provide a deep dive into the interplay between cannabis and alcohol use disorder. As a respected expert in the field, Dr. Rosado will guide attendees through critical distinctions and connections between these two forms of substance u
9:15-11:00 am
Law Enforcement Contacts in Impaired Driving Cases Attorney Allison Rosenthal; Colorado Office of Research and Statistics; Rita Rochelle, Colorado DUI Statistical Analyst; Dr. Tom Marcotte, Leading Researcher on the impact of cannabis on driving; Joshua Bauchner, Mandelbaum Barratt, P.C.
Cannabis & Families: Children and Parents Attorney Laurie Schmidt, 5280 Law Group, P.C.; Attorney Andrea Wolff, Wolff Law, LLC; Judge Laurie Clark, Denver, Colorado Juvenile Court
Pathways for Aspiring Cannabis Lawyers Jean E. Gonnell, Troutman Pepper Locke, Xavier Jaillet, McDonald Hopkins LLC; Keenen M. Jones, Franz Ward, LLP
11:00-12:15 pm
Cannabis & the Workplace Trish Zulic (Moderator), H.R. Specialist; David Holland, Partner and a member of Prince Lobel’s Business Litigation and Cannabis practice groups; Lisa Casa, Partner Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP; Laura Broniak, Director and Chief Administrative Law Judge for the Colorado Office of Administrative Courts
Products Liability in the Age of Cannabis Mary Jane Oatman (Moderator), Executive Director Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association; Jana Simmons (Invited); Jeffrey Riester; Colorado Attorney General’s Office; Jean E. Gonnell, Troutman Pepper Locke
Testing Techniques & Evaluations Dr. Tara Lovestead -Nist (Moderator) Nina French Neopharma Technologies; Dr. Yasha Kahn, MCR Labs; Dr. Amy Miles, State Toxicologist at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
2:00-3:15 pm
Psychedelics, Psychotropics and Cannabis: Risks & Benefits Professor James Grigsby; Joshua S. Bauchner, Mandelbaum Barratt, P.C.; Sara Gael Beauregard, psychedelic therapist, educator; Professor Claire Clark (Invited)
Regulations/Compliance Dominique Mendiola (Moderator), Senior Director, Colorado Marijuana & Natural Medicine Divisions; Brian Vicente, Vicente Law Firm; David Sergi, Sergi & Associates, P.C.; Allison Winnike, Director Western Region, Network for Public Health Law (Invited)
Probation/Treatment Mark Stodola, Probation Fellow, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Moderator)
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