Leili Fatehi, Partner & Principal

A driving force behind Minnesota’s cannabis legalization, Leili is one of the chief architects of the Minnesota Model—the nation’s most progressive and disruptive cannabis policy framework. As a strategist at the intersection of politics, policy, and industry development, she has been instrumental in shaping both the legal landscape and the business ecosystem that define Minnesota’s cannabis market today.

Leili’s adept understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, combined with her coalition-building and negotiating skills, were at the helm of the MN is Ready campaign that culminated in the 2023 legislative approval of adult-use cannabis in Minnesota. These same skills have made her a trusted advisor to industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs alike.

Leili holds a JD from the University of Minnesota Law School and a BS in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.