Jennifer Michelle McGrath

Jennifer McGrath has created a unique law practice specializing in all areas of cannabis law. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. McGrath provides legal support and guidance on California Cannabis Law to cannabis businesses throughout the state as well as Cities and Counties in navigating the emerging California State and local regulation of both recreational and medical marijuana in this rapidly changing environment.

– cannabis licensing (local and state)
– cannabis regulatory compliance
– appeals of cannabis license/permit denials or discipline
– cannabis litigation & administrative hearings
– development agreements
– building permits
– zoning & land use
– leases
– voter initiatives
– advocacy
– government relations
– business
– hemp licensing & regulations (local, state and federal).

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

J.D. (1995) | Law

1992 - 1995

Honors: Law Review Managing Editor Top 5% of Class

University of California - Los Angeles

B.A. (1992) | Political Science

1992

Attorney

Law Offices of Jennifer McGrath

2015 - Current

Cannabis law firm providing advice and consultation to the cannabis industry throughout California including cannabis licensing (local and state), cannabis regulatory compliance, appeals of cannabis license/permit denials or discipline, cannabis litigation and administrative hearings, development agreements, building permits, zoning & land use, leases, voter initiatives, advocacy, government relations, business, hemp licensing and regulations (local, state and federal).

City Attorney

City of Huntington Beach

2002 - 2014

Accomplished Government Attorney providing legal advice, strategies and guidance to the City Council, City's executive management team, all City Departments, including Planning, Human Resources, Public Safety, and Public Works, and representing the City with over 1000 employees and an annual budget over $300 million. Managed all in-house attorneys as well as outside legal counsel. Attended and advised over 300 City Council meetings. Drafted resolutions implementing the budget, various fees and taxes, fines, and penalties. Drafted numerous laws including, but not limited to, ordinances relating to zoning, building, development agreements, and medical marijuana dispensaries.

Staff Attorney

City of Huntington Beach

1995 - 2002

California State Bar  # 179917

Member

1995 - Current

California

ID Number: 179917

Since 1995

• Cannabis Licensing
• Cannabis Regulatory Compliance
• Appeals of Cannabis License/Permit Denials or Discipline
• Cannabis Litigation & Administrative Hearings
• Government Relations