Law360 named Dentons partner Eric Berlin as an MVP of the Year in Cannabis law for 2023. Berlin, who leads the Firm’s well-regarded and award-winning US and global cannabis sector groups, was recognized as one of the nation’s leading cannabis law authorities, advocating full-time for clients in, or impacted by, the legal cannabis and hemp industries or otherwise impacted by the evolving international, national and state cannabis, including hemp, laws.

Involved in the area for more than 15 years and as the first Big Firm full-time cannabis lawyer, Berlin has a passion for cannabis law, which is showcased through his advocacy for the Firm’s clients and his groundbreaking strategies for cannabis companies to access private and public capital markets, establish compliance, develop multi-state operations and expand companies globally. Berlin has been at the forefront of creating safe, legal and affordable access to therapeutic cannabis by advising his clients on regulatory and other legal matters. He also helped Bright Green, a federally authorized provider of cannabis, obtain DEA registration as a bulk manufacturer for it to grow, process and sell cannabis legally. Berlin dedicates his time to devising revolutionary strategies within the cannabis industry to obtain unprecedented wins for his clients, with help from the incredible teamwork that underpins his success.

Read Law360’s full profile article on Berlin here.