Below we introduce OFW Law’s newest practice group focused
on Cannabis.
Tish
Eggleston Pahl is a Principal at OFW Law. Ms. Pahl is highly experienced
counsel to trade associations, and drug, cosmetic, dietary supplement, and food
companies. She assists clients
interested in manufacturing and marketing human and animal prescription and
over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, cannabis, and cosmetics and
counsels on supply chain logistics. Ms. Pahl has in-depth knowledge on
cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), medical marijuana, and hemp regulations and has
counseled industry regarding cannabis and cannabis-derivates under the federal
Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Farm Bill, among others. Ms.
Pahl closely monitors Federal cannabis legislation and regulatory policy and is
a frequent and popular speaker on cannabis matters.
Kyla
Kaplan is an Associate Attorney at OFW Law. She has experience supporting
and educating clients on legal pathways regarding cannabis and
cannabis-derivatives. Ms. Kaplan is well-versed in cannabis regulatory matters
under the FD&C Act, the Farm Bill, and other substance laws. She is able to
provide a wide variety of clients with research, regulatory advice, advocacy,
and intellectual property counsel in the continuously developing world of
cannabis. She also closely monitors
federal cannabis pronouncements to provide timely analysis for clients. Ms. Kaplan also teaches a seminar course,
“Introduction to Food Law and Policy,” at George Mason Antonin Scalia Law
School, where she also addresses the complexities of cannabis law.
Denise
Calle is a Senior Associate Attorney at OFW Law specializing in customs and
international trade law. She represents entities throughout foreign and domestic
supply chains in compliance and enforcement matters relating to U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as
other federal agencies. With her vast experience in the importation of
U.S.-regulated goods, Ms. Calle provides robust U.S. regulatory advice to
clients seeking to enter the cannabis and cannabis derivatives markets. Ms. Calle is fluent in Spanish.
Benjamin (“Ben”) Dash
is a Policy Advisor at OFW Law. Mr. Dash helps clients navigate Capitol Hill
and advocates for policy related to food, agriculture, international trade, and
drugs. Ben’s skillset enables him to effectively research, write, and develop
political strategies for the cannabis and cannabis-related products industry. A
former strategy consultant, Ben works with clients to craft successful near-
and long-term approaches. Ben is eager to tackle new challenges in the
ever-expanding and changing world of cannabis policy.
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Please revisit this webpage shortly for additional
information and blog postings
related to regulatory developments that may impact businesses.
We would be happy to assist you with any of your cannabis
law questions, comments, or concerns. Please contact Tish Pahl (tpahl@ofwlaw.com), Kyla Kaplan (kkaplan@ofwlaw.com), Denise
Calle (dcalle@ofwlaw.com),
and/or Ben Dash (bdash@ofwlaw.com)
for assistance.
