Harry Berezin, Esq.
Goodwin Procter LLP https://www.goodwinlaw.com/professionals/b/berezin-harry
About The Lecturer
Harry Berezin is a senior associate at Goodwin Procter LLP in San Francisco, where he is a core member of the firm’s Cannabis Law practice and a member of the firm’s Tech/Life Sciences practice. Harry began practicing cannabis law in 2017, soon after California voters passed the state’s landmark Proposition 64 initiative and prior to the adoption of the state’s first adult-use cannabis regulations. His cannabis-related clients include multistate cannabis operators (MSOs), start-up cannabis companies, companies exploring the possibility of entering the cannabis and/or hemp business, and investors seeking opportunities within the cannabis sector. Harry is licensed to practice law in the State of California.
Prior to joining Goodwin, Harry was Vice President of Legal & Compliance at Bloom Farms, one of California’s oldest cannabis companies and most recognizable brands. While at Bloom Farms, his responsibilities included leading the company’s cannabis licensing program, drafting and negotiating commercial cannabis contracts, representing the company in merger and acquisition negotiations, overseeing human resources, managing the company’s insurance suite, and maintaining the company’s corporate entities.
His duties also included ensuring compliance with all local and state cannabis regulations, as well as consumer data laws and California Proposition 65. Harry was responsible for keeping the company apprised of changes to relevant cannabis laws and regulations and leading the company’s efforts to influence the regulatory landscape at the local, state and federal levels.
Mr. Berezin’s recent speaking engagements include:
Speaker, “All of the Hot Topics in Cannabis,” The Bar Association of San Francisco, 3rd Annual Cannabis Conference, November 17, 2020
Speaker, Careers in Cannabis Conference, University of California, Hastings, October 23, 2019
Speaker, “State and Provincial Regulation of Cannabis,” American Bar Association, ABA Business Law Section Annual Conference, September 12, 2019
He lives in San Rafael, California with his wife Rose and daughter Hazel, who arrived in July 2022.
Practice Area(s)
Other
Education
A 2011 graduate of Stanford Law School, Harry is a member of the California State Bar. He received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated summa cum laude and served as sports editor for the school’s newspaper, The Daily Pennsylvanian.
