Jesse Alderman is a Chambers USA–recognized leader in cannabis law and co-chair of Foley Hoag’s nationwide Cannabis Practice and Administrative Law Department. He leads Foley Hoag’s competitive applications team, securing winning licenses in some of the nation’s most challenging limited-license jurisdictions, including Alabama, Georgia, New Jersey, and Ohio. He counsels cannabis operators and investors on state regulatory compliance and guides buyers and sellers through regulatory aspects of major mergers, acquisitions, and financings, as well as tax structuring. He has successfully guided clients through enforcement matters and adjudicatory proceedings in multiple jurisdictions.