Jim Ickes to Moderate AI Search Panel at IgniteIt Cannabis’ Chicago Cannabis Capital Conference; Five Firm Partners to Attend
Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor IgniteIt Cannabis’ Chicago Cannabis Capital Conference next week, where members from all sectors of the cannabis industry will come together to forge new connections, seal meaningful deals, and gain actionable insights from various learning sessions led by the top minds in the field.
Partner Jim Ickes will moderate the panel, “Search, AI, and the Visibility Fight: How Cannabis Brands Get Found.” The discussion will highlight key ways that AI search is revolutionizing how cannabis consumers find information and how brands can leverage tools such as SEO and GEO to develop a stronger reputation and become more discoverable.
Additionally, Cannabis Partners Mia L. Garcia, Thomas G. Haren, Keenan M. Jones, and Jean E. Smith-Gonnell will attend the conference. During the conference, Frantz Ward will also provide access to “The Breathing Room,” a dedicated quiet space on the 5th floor of the Marriott for anyone in need of a place to work, meet, or recharge.
Learn more and register for the conference here.
With over two decades of experience in highly regulated industries, Jim brings extensive knowledge in data privacy, cybersecurity, and cannabis law. He guides clients through all stages of litigation, from investigation to trial and appeal.
With a focus on complex regulatory frameworks, Mia advises clients on navigating the nuances of cannabis regulation, licensing, and operational issues. She represents operators in the medical and adult-use cannabis markets and in the hemp industry, supporting license acquisition, regulatory dispute resolution, zoning and municipal law, and mergers and acquisitions.
Tom is a leading attorney across Ohio and the national cannabis industry, representing licensed operators and ancillary service providers. He advises cannabis clients (often as outside general counsel) on licensing, corporate transactions, litigation, regulatory compliance, and strategic operations. Tom has led some of the largest M&A deals in Ohio’s cannabis market, representing both sellers and acquiring entities.
Keenan represents businesses of all sizes in litigation matters, corporate formation, business development, and protection of intellectual property rights. Since 2017, he has focused his practice on assisting companies operating in the regulated cannabis space, including hemp, marijuana, and ancillary endeavors.
With more than 15 years of experience in the cannabis industry, Jean focuses her cannabis practice on corporate, regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters for dispensaries, growers, receivers, investors, and other industry stakeholders. She assists clients in disputes, maintaining regulatory compliance, cannabis licensing, mitigating legal risks, establishing and reorganizing their companies, and day-to-day operations.
IgniteIt Cannabis provides editorial coverage and hosts live events and conferences centered on cannabis, hemp, CBD, and other emerging industries, working to highlight key topics and opportunities for innovation.
