Meital Manzuri

Managing Partner

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Meital Manzuri is the Managing Partner for Manzuri Law and has been trailblazing cannabis and hemp legal issues since 2005. As one of the first cannabis and hemp business attorneys in California, Meital has earned her reputation for dedication to excellence in advising commercial cannabis and hemp businesses on a myriad of issues. Recently named one of the nation’s top cannabis attorneys for her expert knowledge and experience, Meital leads a consummate team of cannabis attorneys.
Meital is the Managing Partner at Manzuri Law and represents cannabis and hemp businesses throughout the supply chain. Meital has grown Manzuri Law alongside the evolution of the cannabis and hemp industries and has earned a reputation for providing premier legal services for industry operators. Meital’s practice areas include negotiation, deal structuring and strategy in light of cannabis licensing issues, obtaining new licenses, M&A related due-diligence, advice and counsel for regulatory compliance, corporate formation and governance, early-stage growth financing, sales and acquisitions, IP licensing, commercial transactions, best business practices, and defense. With nearly 15 years of legal experience in cannabis & hemp law under her belt, Meital has authored over 1000 articles on cannabis & hemp laws, wrote the revered “Comprehensive Guide to California Cannabis Laws”, and dedicated hundreds if not thousands of hours to teaching attorneys and businesses the legal ins and outs of the nascent market. Meital prides herself on growing a firm that has become a pillar for legal resources and education for the cannabis industry, as well as a progressive model for the community. Her ability to persuade government agencies, judges, and juries alike, on behalf of her clients, has led to an incredibly successful track record. “Having grown my practice alongside the evolution of the Industry, I passionately and proudly provide the best legal services for cannabis and hemp businesses in the market”. Among her many achievements in the space, she has authored hundreds of partnership deals, been involved in complex transactions, procured licenses for more than 100 different businesses, and successfully litigated some of the biggest federal and state cannabis cases to date.  Ms. Manzuri is a seasoned attorney who has built the necessary relationships, giving her invaluable insight and making her a priceless asset in any case. Her preparation and performance speaks volumes about the concern, dedication and passion she has for her clients.

International Experience

With a diverse cultural background, Meital considers herself a citizen of the world and has studied economics and politics in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Australia, and she worked in the Hague for the International Criminal Tribunal for the former federated country of Yugoslavia. Meital speaks Spanish and Hebrew fluently.

Teaching

Since 2009, Meital Manzuri has shared her knowledge as an educator. She began by teaching regularly at Oaksterdam University in LA and the Bay Area and now offers seminars throughout the year to fellow attorneys, law students, entrepreneurs, and government agents. 

Awards and Distinctions

  • “30 Powerful Cannabis Attorneys You Should Know”, MG Magazine
  • “Lawyer of the Year,” California Cannabis Awards, Nominee, 2019
  • Author of Legal Weed, Comprehensive Guide to California Cannabis Laws

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • California Supreme Court
  • Central District Court
  • Southern District Court
  • Eastern District Court

Professional Affiliations

  • Board Member, International Cannabis Bar Association
  • Committee Chair, Leading Issues, International Cannabis Association
  • Executive Committee Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Cannabis Section
  • Vice Chair of Programming, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Cannabis Section
  • Member, Social Equity Committee, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Cannabis Section

Practice Areas

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Education

  • Bachelor’s degree, with Honors, California Polytechnic State University
  • Juris Doctor, U.C. Hastings

TESTIMONIALS

“Dealing with the process/angst of obtaining City/State licenses has been daunting to say the least, but the attorneys at Manzuri Law have seamlessly helped us navigate through it with great success in obtaining all licenses that we've applied for. Can’t thank them enough!”
President,Foreign Genetics
"Manzuri Law is an integral part of my ongoing cannabis business. Manzuri Law is our outside counsel and has helped us through numerous matters including compliance, intellectual property, licensing, contracts, real estate, corporate and securities. Working in this industry spans so many areas of law, it is great to know that I can pick up the phone and call to get the right direction."
Owner,K.U.S.H. (Kinder Understanding Sensitive Healing) Collective
“The firm has kept us up to date on the industry’s ever-changing legal requirements and helped us plan for the future. They are always keeping us one step ahead so we can make the right decisions. The team at Manzuri Law has been there for us when it’s crunch time for licensing or some kind of industry wide crisis truly working around the clock to ensure that their clients are taken care of!”
Owner,K.U.S.H. (Kinder Understanding Sensitive Healing) Collective
"Eureka Vapor, a cannabis company here in Los Angeles and in Colorado since 2011 was once faced with its biggest issue of all in 2019, holding a license. With licensing off to a very slow start without a future in the near, Eureka was facing closing its doors with the lack of support from the city. It wasn’t until we found Manzuri Law that we saw hope. Manzuri law has gone above and beyond in the last couple of years for us, proving to have such great impact in the industry. It wasn’t until we found Manzuri Law that we saw hope. Manzuri law has gone above and beyond in the last couple of years for us, proving to have such great impact in the industry.”
Head of Compliance,Eureka Vapor
"We are excited to announce that we now hold licenses with the city of Los Angeles in Manufacturing and Distribution and Retail in other localities. It has not been an easy road for any of us in this ever growing industry, and as we continue to accomplish all the hurdles the industry has thrown our way, we are proud to say that we have the most amazing support team behind us, Manzuri Law. From the whole team here at Eureka, we would like to say thank you for all you and your team has done for us."
Head of Compliance,Eureka Vapor
"Manzuri Law are not your typical lawyers, they provide creative thinking and solutions, they really know the law, impeccable customer service & most important delivering results I didn’t find the above with any other lawyers in the space. Beside I always like to support female owned and operated businesses, so for me it's an additional bonus."
CEO,Royal 420
"Manzuri Law helped us out with our licensing - something that was deemed impossible by other lawyers. They truly made the impossible possible."
CEO,Greenhouse Herbal Center

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