Lawrence D. Mishkin is counsel to the Hoban Law Group, and a partner in the Northbrook, Illinois law firm of Silver | Mishkin which represents entrepreneurs and small to mid-size businesses. A lawyer for 28 years, Mr. Mishkin has traditionally focused his practice on assisting his clients in state and federal litigation, appellate and administrative matters including alternative dispute resolution options (arbitration and mediation) when appropriate. In 2013, he expanded his practice to include representing groups seeking marijuana dispensary and cultivation licenses in Illinois, as well as business interests ancillary to the medical marijuana market. Since that time, Mr. Mishkin's cannabis based practice has greatly expanded to now include representations of third party providers to Illinois cultivation centers and dispensaries, Illinois health care professionals, Illinois patients, cannabis based investment funds and holding companies, the International Cannabis Association (general counsel), cannabis industry business consultants, and My Compassion (legal counsel), a Michigan based patients advocacy group committed to educating local residents and health care professionals on their rights, duties and risks under the Illinois Cannabis Pilot Program. He also regularly consults with and counsels persons and groups looking for entry into the medical cannabis industry. As a regular presenter on the cannabis business conference and trade show circuit, Mr. Mishkin has developed a strong network of connections with persons in all parts of the legal cannabis industry throughout this country and in Canada and parts of Europe. He earned his B.A. degree from University of Michigan and his J.D. Degree from University of Missouri.
 

About Us: The Hoban Law Group (HLG), takes their role as service providers, the high-quality work for clients and our role in advancing the global cannabis industry, extremely seriously. HLG is a full-service commercial cannabis industry law firm serving both the regulated marijuana industry and the industrial hemp industry. They are recognized across the country and around the world for their ability to provide solutions to highly complex and routine issues faced by cannabusinesses and supply chain operations.

The HLG family of attorneys are industry pioneers responsible for developing legal strategies and advancing litigation in critical areas that have contributed to the growth of this nascent industry. This is a global industry and HLG embodies international professionalism. Their team of experts are fluent in numerous languages, including Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Dutch, and German.