Cannabis Law Media, Publications & Speaking Engagements
Shay Aaron Gilmore is a widely recognized California cannabis and hemp business attorney whose work has been featured in the Daily Journal, and Filter Magazine, among other publications. A frequent speaker on cannabis law topics, Shay has presented for the California Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, the Knowledge Group, and the Bar Association of San Francisco, and has taught cannabis law at City College of San Francisco. Below is a collection of his presentations, published articles, and community contributions spanning a decade of work in the cannabis and hemp industries.
Presentations and Panels
On-demand CLE program presented for CEB — the #1 California law resource and a program of the University of California — reviewing the cannabis and hemp legislation enacted during the 2025 California legislative session, including bills signed into law and those that did not advance. Available for MCLE credit for California attorneys. Related blog post published October 15, 2025.
CLE presentation for the California Lawyers Association examining privacy and data security challenges unique to cannabis and hemp businesses under California law.
CLA webinar on navigating corporate law issues specific to California cannabis businesses, including entity formation, governance, and investor relations. Related legal services include Corporate Law, Commercial Contracts, and Venture Capital Counsel.
American Bar Association Business Law Section panel sharing practical insights from attorneys experienced in cannabis regulatory compliance and business formation. Related legal services include Corporate Law and Regulatory Compliance.
Legal Articles & White Papers
Republished legal update in Highly Capitalized covering the current state of California’s cannabis and hemp markets, including declining retail sales, shifting local tax policies, and federal hemp regulatory developments. Originally published on the Cannabis and Hemp Law Blog. Related legal services include Venture Capital Counsel, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, and Employment & Labor Law.
Named contributor to CEB — the premier provider of California-specific legal content and a program of the University of California, serving California’s legal community since 1947. CEB contributors are practicing attorneys and sitting judges whose expertise shapes legal discourse and learning materials across all California practice areas.
Annual legislative review published in the Daily Journal covering key cannabis and hemp bills signed into law during the 2025 California legislative session. Related legal services include Real Estate & Land Use and Regulatory Compliance.
Annual legislative review published in the Daily Journal analyzing the cannabis and hemp legislation enacted during the 2024 California legislative session. Related legal services include Intellectual Property Law and Commercial Contracts.
Daily Journal article analyzing three bills signed by Governor Newsom targeting the illicit cannabis market and labor exploitation in the cannabis industry. Related legal services include Employment & Labor Law and Regulatory Compliance.
Daily Journal article examining how California’s cannabis social equity licensing provisions intersect with constitutional dormant Commerce Clause challenges.
NCIA committee blog post examining the emerging regulatory framework for cannabis consumption lounges in California cities and counties.
Shay in the Cannabis Community
Commentary on employee rights and legal recourse when facing termination for cannabis use or impairment in the workplace.
Taught a cannabis law workshop through City College of San Francisco’s extension program covering foundational legal and regulatory concepts for the cannabis industry.
SF Bar Association feature on the challenges and progress of San Francisco’s cannabis equity licensing program and efforts to increase access for equity applicants.
Featured listing among California’s top cannabis attorneys by 10Buds.
Media Inquiries & Speaking Engagements
Shay Aaron Gilmore is available for media commentary, CLE presentations, panel discussions, and guest lectures on California cannabis and hemp law topics throughout California, including The North Coast, The Shasta Cascade, The Sierra Foothills, The Sacramento Valley, The North Bay, Oakland & the East Bay, The San Joaquin Valley, San Francisco, The South Bay & Peninsula, The Central Coast, The Greater Los Angeles Area, and San Diego County. For inquiries, contact shay@shaygilmorelaw.com or call (415) 846-6397.