Pamela Epstein

Pamela Epstein

Attorney at Green Wise Legal, PC
  • Cannabis & Marijuana Law
  • California
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Biography

Pamela is co-founder and Managing Shareholder of Green Wise Legal, P.C., a full-service cannabis law firm. Her diverse background, inclusive of legal, non-profit, & environmental work, places her in a unique position to lead & advise the cannabis community on the emerging intersection of recreational legalization and cannabis compliance. She is also the CEO of Green Wise Consulting, LLC, California’s premiere full-service cannabis consulting company, providing a range of consulting, business development, and application permitting services to every facet of the cannabis industry.

Pamela is known as a fearless advocate for local cannabis businesses across the supply chain and has been a featured speaker at several cannabis conferences, providing energetic and compelling commentary on topics such as land use, zoning, regulatory compliance, and environmental issues.

Pamela served as the Special City Attorney for the City of Hollister with regard to their Medical Cannabis Ordinance & Regulations and serves as a member of the advisory board for Foundation Of Cannabis Unified Standards (“FOCUS”), a member of the advisory board for Annabis, a cannabis fashion company, and a member of CCIA’s Legislative Committee.

In addition, Pamela founded & became the Managing Attorney and Legal Program Director for the Sierra Club San Diego’s Environmental Law & Policy Clinic, where she worked extensively with elected & appointed government officials and regulatory agencies. She spearheaded a coalition of environmental groups to challenge the first Regional Transportation Plan with a Sustainable Community Strategy pursuant to SB 375.

Pamela received her B.A. degree from the University of Arizona, and she earned her J.D. from the University of La Verne and her LL.M. in international environmental law from Golden Gate University School of Law.

Practice Area
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
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Southern & Central U.S. District Courts
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
General Counsel
Mountain View Aesthetics, LLC
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Associate Attorney
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo, P.C.
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Managing Attorney & Legal Program Manager
Sierra Club San Diego Environmental and Policy Clinic
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Sole Practitioner
Law Office of Pamela N. Epstein, PC
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Education
Golden Gate University School of Law
LL.M. (2009)
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University of La Verne College of Law
J.D. (2006)
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University of Arizona
B.A. (2002)
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Professional Associations
State Bar of California  # 251261
Member
Current
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ArcView Forums and Events
Frequent speaker/panelist
- Current
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Annabis
Advisory Board Member
- Current
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CCIA Legislative Committee
Member
- Current
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CCIA Business
Member
- Current
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City of Hollister
Special City Attorney for the City of Hollister
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Activities: With regard to their Medical Cannabis Ordinance and Regulations
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NCIA
Member
- Current
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Arizona Summit Law School
first Cannabis Law, and Policy course teacher
- Current
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FOCUS
Advisory Board Member
- Current
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Sierra Club San Diego's Environmental Law & Policy Clinic
Founder, Managing Attorney & Legal Program Director
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Green Wise Legal, PC
Contact & Map
Green Wise Legal, PC - San Diego Office
1645 Mackinnon Avenue
Cardiff, CA 92007
Telephone: (858) 208-3208
Green Wise Legal, PC/ Consulting, LLC - Los Angeles Office
1622 N. Gower St.
Suite G
Los Angeles , CA 90028
Telephone: (323) 645-7669