Navigating Minnesota’s Changing Cannabis Laws

Jen Randolph Reise is a transactional business attorney and entrepreneur. She leads the Business and Cannabis Law groups at North Star Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she advises business owners on formation, equity arrangements, regulatory compliance, and other corporate issues. After Minnesota’s legalization of adult-use cannabis in May 2023, she represents a quickly-increasing number of entrepreneurs looking to launch or pivot into hemp and cannabis in compliance with the changing laws.

James Gempeler is Head of Criminal Defense at North Star Law Group. James focuses his practice on criminal defense and expungements because he believes that a mistake or a single event should not define that person. He is diligent in his preparation, skilled in negotiating with the state and arguing in court, and he will not hesitate to aggressively advocate for his client.