Zuber Lawler – Forthcoming Webinar: “How to Leverage Restructuring Laws to Improve Cash Flow.

Register today! Join us for our upcoming webinar, “How to Leverage Restructuring Laws to Improve Cash Flow.” Dive into the world of cannabis business restructuring. This webinar is designed for cannabis industry professionals seeking to optimize financial strategies. Explore the nuances of restructuring within legal frameworks to enhance cash flow, navigate challenges, and propel your business forward in today’s dynamic market. This series offers crucial insights and practical tips to optimize financial strategies and propel your business forward. Join us to gain the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving cannabis landscape!

Moderator

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Jim Ickes, Counsel, Zuber Lawler

 

Jim Ickes focuses on civil litigation, most often in relation to financial and commercial litigation, as well as family law litigation.  Mr. Ickes has over 21 years of experience in litigation, including experience in all phases of litigation, from pre-complaint strategy through trial and appeal.  He often works in highly regulated industries. Mr. Ickes has a particularly deep interest in emerging industries and technologies, including legalized cannabis and blockchain. Mr. Ickes is a HCISPP (Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner) and builds HIPAA compliance programs for his clients in the healthcare and medical cannabis industries. Mr. Ickes’ comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of these sectors enables him to provide clients with invaluable guidance on maintaining privacy and security standards in ever-evolving legal and regulatory landscapes.

Panelists

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Josephine Giordano, Sr. Director-National Cannabis Practice Leader, BeachFleischman

Josephine Giordano CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE, CBA, ASA, CDBV, CIRA, CICA, CTP, CCCE is the National Cannabis Practice Leader and a Senior Director in the Financial Forensics and Business Valuation Services Group with BeachFleischman PLLC. She is founder and Chairperson of the Arizona Society of CPA’s (ASCPA) Cannabis Special Interest Section. She has authored several articles, including the ASCPA’s monthly Bud Brief, as well as presented and provided training on cannabis-related topics. She also serves as an Education Advisory Board member of the Association of Certified Commercial Cannabis Experts. She provides tax, audit, financial and operational consulting, risk assessment, business valuation, forensic accounting, restructuring, turnaround management and litigation support services.

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Gary Broadbent, Chief Restructuring Officer, AppHarvest

Gary Broadbent is an independent director and seasoned restructuring principal who has guided public and private companies in cannabis, energy, and agricultural technology industries through debt offerings totaling $9.3 billion, public equity offerings exceeding $1.9 billion, over $5.1 billion of acquisitions, $0.7 billion of divestitures, three corporate Chapter 11 cases, and numerous out-of-court restructurings. Gary currently serves as the Sole Director and Chief Restructuring Officer of AppHarvest, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPH), a leading agricultural technology company which developed and grew fruits and vegetables in massive greenhouses complexes the collective size of 125 football fields.

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Janet Jackim, Partner, Co-Chair Cannabis Practice Group, Zuber Lawler

Janet Jackim, recognized nationwide by Chambers USA and named one of the Best Lawyers in America®, is an experienced leader for all kinds of matters related to the cannabis industry. She handled the acquisition of cannabis operations across the nation and represented clients in relation to cannabis dispensary certificate applications, buyout transactions, business restructuring, and partner dispute resolution. Ms. Jackim’s clients include multistate operators, dispensaries, producers, cultivators, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, and vendors.

About ZUBER LAWLER

Zuber Lawler, one of the most selective law firms in the United States, represents clients throughout the world from offices in Chicago, Columbus, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, Seattle, and Silicon Valley.  In addition to representing a list of Fortune companies, as well as funds and government entities, Zuber Lawler represents leading companies in emerging industries and technologies, including AI, blockchain, eSports/virtual reality, and cannabis. Zuber Lawler focuses on intellectual property; M&A, finance, and other deals; IPOs; antitrust, data/privacy, FDA, anti-corruption, and other regulatory work; and litigation. Zuber Lawler’s attorneys work in languages covering 90% of the world’s population. www.zuberlawler.com

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