She’s an experienced attorney in the relatively new area of cannabis law.
But Laura Bianchi never feels the judgment of wary eyes when she walks into a meeting surrounded by veteran lawyers or judges who don’t quite get, let alone understand, her specialty.
It could be because she is so accustomed to thriving in an out-of-the-box niche that she doesn’t notice, or care. Likely because in a few minutes, she knows any doubts about her and her area of practice will disappear once dialogue commences.
Bianchi, who started the Scottsdale firm Bianchi & Brandt with partner Justin Brandt in 2019, talked about high-profile sophisticated law firms with all-star attorney lineups in offices across the nation calling for her and Brandt’s assistance because the nuances and quirks of the legal marijuana industry are beyond their comprehension.
“You can read the rules, but unless you’ve lived the law and worked with clients and understand the industry, it’s difficult to navigate,” Bianchi said.
Much of the knowledge is gained hands-on.
Brandt said, “There’s no textbook you can go to and find the answer. You have to be in it.”
The attorneys say they have been very selective with their clientele. And their fresh, unstuffy personalities and in-depth knowledge of the law tend to surprise those they interact with for the first time.
Bianchi said, “We help give that different face. We get (the reaction) ‘Oh, you’re not what we expected.’ It’s always been a badge of…
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She’s an experienced attorney in the relatively new area of cannabis law.
But Laura Bianchi never feels the judgment of wary eyes when she walks into a meeting surrounded by veteran lawyers or judges who don’t quite get, let alone understand, her specialty.
It could be because she is so accustomed to thriving in an out-of-the-box niche that she doesn’t notice, or care. Likely because in a few minutes, she knows any doubts about her and her area of practice will disappear once dialogue commences.
Bianchi, who started the Scottsdale firm Bianchi & Brandt with partner Justin Brandt in 2019, talked about high-profile sophisticated law firms with all-star attorney lineups in offices across the nation calling for her and Brandt’s assistance because the nuances and quirks of the legal marijuana industry are beyond their comprehension.
“You can read the rules, but unless you’ve lived the law and worked with clients and understand the industry, it’s difficult to navigate,” Bianchi said.
Much of the knowledge is gained hands-on.
Brandt said, “There’s no textbook you can go to and find the answer. You have to be in it.”
The attorneys say they have been very selective with their clientele. And their fresh, unstuffy personalities and in-depth knowledge of the law tend to surprise those they interact with for the first time.
Bianchi said, “We help give that different face. We get (the reaction) ‘Oh, you’re not what we expected.’ It’s always been a badge of…
