Matt Leonardo is a member of the Firm’s Health Law, Cannabis Law and Government Relations departments. Mr. Leonardo represents diverse interests in cannabis before the legislature, including Cultivators, the Black Cannabis Industry Association, the Asian Cannabis Roundtable, as well other stakeholders. Mr. Leonardo woks with Ms. Katy Coleman on the Firm’s cannabis legal practice, representing individuals seeking licensure across nearly every license type, as well as supporting litigation efforts. He has been a featured speaker at numerous industry events including the NYS Cannabis Expo, Can Xpo, NYC Cannabis in NY Summit, Tri-State Bisnow Cannabis & Real Estate Conference, and Cannabis Insider Issue Forums. Mr. Leonardo currently teaches Cannabis Law at Albany Law School, where he graduated in 2007.