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Rod Kight is a distinguished hashish commercial enterprise regulation legal professional primarily based in Asheville, North Carolina. He is thought for his expertise in representing criminal cannabis organizations worldwide and his advocacy for hashish legalization. Rod Kight is a incredibly respected cannabis commercial enterprise regulation lawyer who has made a name for himself in the enterprise. He is the editor and chief author of the Kight On Cannabis regulation blog, where he shares his insights and understanding on hashish legal guidelines and policies. In August 2015, Rod authored the ebook "Cannabis Business Law-What You Need to Know", which become published by Aspatore Books. In addition to his paintings as an attorney, Rod is also actively worried within the cannabis network. He serves at the advisory board for the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine and writes a criminal column for the publication. Rod is often quoted in change courses and principal media stores which include the Wall Street Journal, Time, Politico, and Business Insider on cannabis-associated subjects. Rods expertise in cannabis law has earned him popularity inside the enterprise. He has been listed in MG Magazines list of 30 Powerful Litigators, Hemp Connoisseur Magazines listing of "one hundred People You Should Know", and High Times 2020 Leaders in Cannabis Law. Rod is currently part of a prison crew concerned in a case towards the DEA regarding hemp extracts and has additionally drafted and offered hashish regulation to a overseas head of nation. Apart from his legal work, Rod is a strong advocate for the usage of cannabis for personal and clinical functions. He in my view experienced the benefits of hashish at some point of his chemotherapy remedies for most cancers, and he's now in remission. Rod is an attorney advocate for NORML and a member of numerous cannabis associations, along with the International Cannabis Bar Association, the National Cannabis Industry Association, the Hemp Industries Association, and the South East Hemp Association. Rod is living in Ajijic, Mexico, and Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife Ashley, who is also his workplace supervisor. Together, they have got a combined family with five youngsters. In his free time, Rod enjoys playing track. For inquiries, Rod may be reached through email at rod@cannabusiness.law or via smartphone at 828-255-9881.

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Languages
  • English
Accepted Jurisdictions
North Carolina Jurdictions
North Carolina
Since 1999
Oregon Jurdictions
Oregon
Since 2016
Experience
  • Lawyer
    Kight on Cannabis
    2015
  • Partner
    Kight Law
    1999
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law Education School Logo
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (1999)
Graduation year: 1999
Furman University Education School Logo
Furman University
B.A. (1994) | Philosophy
Graduation year: 1994
Associations
OnTrack Professional Association
OnTrack
Board of Directors
Current
28th Judicial District Bar Professional Association
28th Judicial District Bar
Pro Bono Committee
Current
North Carolina Bar Association Professional Association
North Carolina Bar Association
Bankruptcy Council has membership
Current
National Cannabis Bar Association Professional Association
National Cannabis Bar Association
has membership
2016 - Current
North Carolina Bar Association Professional Association
North Carolina Bar Association
has membership
1999 - Current
28th Judicial District Bar
                        
                                                     # has membership Professional Association
28th Judicial District Bar  # has membership
has membership
1999 - Current
North Carolina State Bar
                        
                                                     # 26453 Professional Association
North Carolina State Bar  # 26453
has membership
1999 - Current
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