The Cannabis Law Institute 2026 (CLI 2026) is the premier annual conference dedicated to advancing legal excellence in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. Organized by the International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA), this event will take place on June 17 and 18, 2026, at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago, Illinois.
The conference will feature a robust program of keynote addresses, panel discussions, and breakout sessions covering a wide range of critical topics. Attendees will gain insights into emerging legal trends, regulatory challenges, business opportunities, and social equity issues within the cannabis industry. Specific sessions will address federal rescheduling, hemp redefinition, medical cannabis developments, and the intersection of cannabis with data privacy and cybersecurity.
CLI 2026 offers unparalleled networking opportunities, fostering connections among legal professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry influencers. The event will also include an expo hall showcasing the latest products and services in the cannabis legal sector. Notable speakers and panelists will be announced as the event approaches.
This conference is ideal for attorneys, legal professionals, and stakeholders in the cannabis industry seeking to stay informed about the latest legal developments and to connect with peers and industry leaders.
Speakers(10)
Daniel Molina
Associate Attorney at Vicente LLP
Daniel Molina is an associate attorney at Vicente LLP, leading the afternoon sessions of the 'Practicing Law in the Cannabis Industry' track at CLI2026.
David Ruskin
Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
David Ruskin is a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, leading the plenary track at CLI2026.
Fatima Afia
Associate at Rudick Law Group, PLLC
Fatima Afia is an associate at Rudick Law Group, PLLC, serving as a content chair for CLI2026.
Jill Cohen
Partner at Verrill
Jill Cohen is a partner at Verrill, leading the 'Practicing Law in the Cannabis Industry' track at CLI2026.
Jim Canto
CIO | CTO at INCBA
Jim Canto is the Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer at INCBA, serving as the technical chair for CLI2026.
Kyle Finnegan
Partner at Ice Miller LLP
Kyle Finnegan is a partner at Ice Miller LLP, leading the 'Developments in Law and Policy' track at CLI2026.
Mia L. Garcia
Of Counsel at Frantz Ward LLP
Mia L. Garcia is of counsel at Frantz Ward LLP, serving as a content chair for CLI2026.
Steve Schain
Senior Counsel at Smart Counsel
Steve Schain is senior counsel at Smart Counsel, leading the afternoon sessions of the 'Developments in Law and Policy' track at CLI2026.
Timothy L. Alger
Owner at Alger Resolutions
Timothy L. Alger is the owner of Alger Resolutions, serving as a content chair for CLI2026.
Tom Zuber
Managing Partner at Zuber Lawler LLP
Tom Zuber is the managing partner at Zuber Lawler LLP, overseeing legal strategies in the cannabis sector.
Event Details
- Date
- June 17-18, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
- Pricing
- $699 - $1,399
- Audience
- Attorneys, legal professionals, cannabis industry stakeholders
- CLE Credits
- Up to 7 hours in-person, with additional on-demand sessions available after the event.