Jason Adelstone

Jason Adelstone is an experienced business attorney, international policy consultant, and strategic problem solver. Based in Denver, Colorado, he offers legal guidance to a broad range of clients, including entrepreneurs, corporations, religious institutions, and both federal and international cannabis businesses. His practice covers corporate law, international policy, and cannabis regulatory compliance, assisting clients in navigating the complexities of the global cannabis industry and other legal landscapes.

As a leading U.S. expert on international drug treaties, Jason has worked alongside legal and policy professionals worldwide to address the shifting landscape of cannabis regulations, regulatory challenges in the U.S. and EU, and treaty obligations. His areas of expertise include corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, business formation, contract negotiation and drafting, restaurant and franchise law, and resolving state and federal legal conflicts.

Jason’s career path is as dynamic as it is varied. Before entering the legal field, he worked as a logistics supervisor for the U.S. Antarctic Program at McMurdo Station in Antarctica and spent nearly two decades in the restaurant industry, managing both front- and back-of-house operations. These experiences have given him a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to handling complex legal and regulatory issues.

Syracuse University

MBA

Arizona State University

B.S. | Business Management

Syracuse University College of Law

J.D. (2019)

2019

Associate Attorney

Vincente LLP

2018 - 2024

VS Strategies

International Cannabis Policy Consultant

2020 - 2022

Logistical Supervisor of Beverage, Retail, and Finance Operations

U.S. Antarctic Program at McMurdo Station

2012 - 2015

Legal paths to Clinical & Spiritual Psychedelic Facilitation, Utah's Annual 2025 Psychedelic Conference, West Jordan, UT

March 8, 2025

Psychedelic Society of Utah

International Cannabis Policy and Regulation – Implications for Public Health, Consumer Safety, and Equity, 2024 External Stakeholder Meeting

June 5, 2024

Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA)

Cannabis Regulation, EU Drug Law, Trade Rules and the UN Drug Control Treaties, Expert Seminar on Cannabis Regulation, Amsterdam, NL

June 2024

Transnational Institute

Colorado Restaurant Association

Current

International Cannabis Bar Association

Current

Arizona

State Bar of Arizona

ID Number: 036594

Colorado

Colorado Supreme Court

ID Number: 54767

New Mexico

State Bar of New Mexico

ID Number: 162776

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