Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 2:00-3:00pm

Lawyers vs. Lobbyists — Who Does What, and Why Your Cannabis Business Needs Both

In the cannabis industry, every step—from site selection to staying compliant—is shaped by laws, politics, and public perception. But too many businesses make the costly mistake of relying solely on legal help when the real challenges require lobbying, public affairs, or both.

In this free webinar, Blunt Strategies Managing Principal Maren Schroeder and Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Nicole Rash break down the difference between legal work and lobbying, and show you how to avoid the confusion that delays licenses, derails projects, or gets your business shut out of the process entirely.

You'll learn:

• The difference between legal, lobbying, and public affairs work (and why it matters)

• When to hire a lawyer, when to hire a lobbyist, and when you need both

• How local governments, state agencies (like OCM, DLI, DOH), and legislators impact your business

• Real-world case studies where lobbying made the difference

• How Blunt Strategies helps cannabis operators get open, stay open, and change the rules

Whether you’re just entering the industry or already running a licensed operation, this webinar will give you a practical roadmap for navigating the policy and political minefields that define the cannabis space.