Rod Kight

Rod Kight

Kight on Cannabis
  • Business Law
  • North Carolina, Oregon
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Rod is a cannabis business law attorney. He represents legal cannabis businesses through-out the world and is editor and chief writer of the Kight On Cannabis law blog (www.kightoncannabis.com). Rod is the author of “Cannabis Business Law-What You Need to Know”, published by Aspatore Books in August 2015. Rod is on the advisory board for the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine, for which he also writes a legal column.

Rod is frequently quoted on cannabis matters by trade publications and major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Time, Politico, and Business Insider. Additionally, Rod has been listed in MG Magazine's list of "30 Powerful Litigators", Hemp Connoisseur Magazine’s list of “100 People You Should Know”, and High Time's "2020 Leaders in Cannabis Law." He is part of the legal team in a pending case against the DEA regarding hemp extracts and has drafted and presented cannabis legislation to a foreign head of state. Rod has discussed cannabis legal issues in numerous seminars to lawyers, business executives, and public officials and is regularly asked to be a guest speaker on US and international podcasts about cannabis and psychedelics.

Rod is a strong believer in cannabis for personal and medical use after using it successfully during chemotherapy treatments for cancer (he is in remission). Rod is an attorney advocate for NORML. He is also a member of the International Cannabis Bar Association, the National Cannabis Industry Association, the Hemp Industries Association, and the South East Hemp Association.

Rod resides in Ajijic, Mexico and Asheville, North Carolina with his elementary school sweet-heart, Ashley, who is also his office manager. Together they have a blended family with 5 kids. Rod is also an avid musician. He can be reached via email (rod@cannabusiness.law) or phone (828-255-9881).

Education
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (1999)
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Furman University
B.A. (1994) | Philosophy
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Kight on Cannabis
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Partner
Kight Law
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Legality of CBD
Blue Ridge Hemp Co.
Cannabis Law Report
Weekly Contributer
Beyond Rope & Dope
Best Lawyers in America, Winter Business Edition
Cannabis Business Law - What You Need to Know
Aspatore Book publication
Speaking Engagements
Cannabis Business Law, Book event, Malaprop's Bookstore
Awards
North Carolina Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Client Choice Award
Avvo
Avvo Superb Rated Lawyer
Avvo
Professional Associations
OnTrack
Board of Directors
Current
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28th Judicial District Bar
Pro Bono Committee
Current
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North Carolina Bar Association
Bankruptcy Council Member
Current
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National Cannabis Bar Association
Member
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North Carolina Bar Association
Member
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28th Judicial District Bar  # Member
Member
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North Carolina State Bar  # 26453
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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Oregon
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Practice Area
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Contact & Map
Kight on Cannabis
84 Walnut Street, Suite 201
Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone: (828) 255-9881