The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa is a boutique California law firm focusing on cannabis law. We fight for justice and human rights, and advocate passionately for our clients every step of the way.
January 2, 2024 The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa is proud to announce that it has elevated attorney Lauren Mendelsohn to the level of Partnership. Lauren has worked at the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa since 2016, starting as an Associate Attorney before becoming the firm’s Senior Associate. As Junior […]
January 1, 2024 Congratulations to our Managing Partner Omar Figueroa for being elected to the Sonoma County Bar Association (SCBA) Board of Directors! Omar’s term on the Board began on January 1, 2024 and will end on December 31, 2026. In response to the news, he stated: “It’s an honor […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn December 22, 2023 Today, United States President Joseph Biden issued an official proclamation granting a pardon to Americans who have been convicted of, charged with, attempted to, or did use or possess marijuana for personal use in violation of U.S. federal law or Washington, D.C. city […]
It’s Time to Vote! Voting is currently open for the annual North Bay Bohemian “Best of the North Bay” Readers’ Poll! Last year we won Best Attorney (Cannabis) with your support! We have also won the titles Best Attorney (Intellectual Property), Best Attorney (Civil), and Best Law Firm over the […]
October 7, 2023 Today, in a major upset to drug policy reformers, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 58, a landmark piece of legislation that would have legalized certain activities involving a set list of psychedelic substances (including psilocybin, psilocyn, spores capable of producing “magic mushrooms,” DMT, and […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn September 14, 2023 California Senate Bill 58 (SB 58), which removes criminal penalties from some activities involving certain psychedelic substances, has passed through both the state Senate and Assembly, and is now sitting on Governor Newsom’s desk. We previously discussed SB 58 in detail here. However, the […]
*For “safe harbor” protection September 8, 2023 By Lauren Mendelsohn On October 1, 2023 the one-year phase-in period for the Proposition 65 warning regulations specifically for cannabis smoke and delta-9-THC that were adopted last year by OEHHA will end, meaning that any products manufactured and labeled on or after […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn August 11, 2023 Please check out our latest Expert Analysis for Law360, which can be downloaded here. .
June 27, 2023 The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa is proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been named SuperLawyers honorees this year, and were included in the 2023 Northern California SuperLawyers list. Founder and Principal Attorney, Omar Figueroa; and Senior Associate Attorney, Lauren Mendelsohn, who both […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn June 26, 2023 Cannabis consumption lounges offer locations where adults (ages 21 and over) and patients can use cannabis products safely and legally (notwithstanding U.S. federal law, of course). They can provide an economic benefit by increasing tourism and bolstering tax revenue, and also serve an important […]