Press Release: Mitchel Chargo to Moderate Panel on Tribal Nations’ Cannabis Market Potential at MJ Unpacked

With expertise in law, business transactions, and tribal partnerships, Mitchel Chargo will highlight how tribal nations are shaping the industry’s future.

Tribal Nations have a unique ability to drive innovation and set new standards in the industry”

— Mitchel Chargo, Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

MINNEAPOLIS , MN, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — MJ Unpacked has officially selected attorney Mitchel Chargo, a business lawyer at Hinshaw & Culbertson, to serve as a moderator at its upcoming conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Chargo will take the stage on Thursday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. EDT to discuss the evolving role of tribal nations in the cannabis industry.

The session, titled “Sovereign Opportunity: The Cannabis Market Potential for Tribal Nations,” will explore how tribal nations are leveraging their sovereignty to establish and expand cannabis markets in innovative ways. The discussion will shed light on the steps tribal nations are taking to shape the future of the cannabis industry, including the potential for interstate commerce driven by tribal sovereignty.

“Tribal Nations have a unique ability to drive innovation and set new standards in the industry,” said Chargo. “Their sovereignty provides opportunities that other markets don’t have, which allows them to pioneer new business models and regulatory approaches. I look forward to discussing how these efforts are reshaping the industry and what the future holds.”

With more than three decades of legal experience as both outside counsel and corporate counsel, Mitchel Chargo is a business lawyer specializing in commercial real estate, business transactions and legalized cannabis. He recently served as general counsel for a Minnesota-based licensed medical cannabis manufacturer, advising on legal, compliance and regulatory affairs, as well as real estate management, corporate governance, and human resources. Currently, he represents a variety of clients, including tribal entities, growers and real estate companies, who are exploring opportunities in Minnesota and hemp markets.

MJ Unpacked is a premier event tailored for cannabis industry professionals, bringing together executives, investors and decision-makers to explore emerging trends and opportunities. The conference will take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers, panel discussions and networking events.

For more information on Chargo’s speaking engagement and MJ Unpacked, visit mjunpacked.com.



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