Shawn Hauser, Esq., is a senior associate at Vicente Sederberg LLC. Shawn routinely advises marijuana and hemp businesses in navigating the intersection between state and federal law, licensing, general business representation, investment, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property. Shawn works with clients to form compliant business structures to best position them for success in Colorado and nationally and to create innovative solutions to manage emerging and complex marijuana laws. Shawn directs Vicente Sederberg’s Hemp and Cannabinoid Practice Group where she advises clients in the unique legal landscape governing cannabinoids and industrial hemp, including issues relating to the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act. Shawn also
directed Sensible Colorado’s local government implementation team following the passage of Amendment 64 and works with local governments, in both Colorado and nationally, to develop and implement marijuana regulations to advance the cannabis industry in a dynamic and responsible manner. After graduating from University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Shawn was an associate attorney at McAllister, Darnell, & Gottlieb PC, one of the first marijuana-focused law firms in Colorado. She was named one of “Denver’s Top Lawyers” by 5280 Magazine in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Shawn is also a member of the Hemp Industries Association Legislative Review Committee.
