In this episode of SPARKS, David Feuerstein, co-founder of Feuerstein Kulick, shares how his path from professional baseball to Big Law eventually led him to launch a firm at the forefront of the cannabis industry. Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 1995, David reflects on the lessons from sports that shaped his legal career and entrepreneurial mindset.

He also discusses the decision to leave Boies Schiller Flexner to start his own firm, the unique challenges of representing cannabis companies, and the complex banking and regulatory hurdles facing the industry today. In addition to his practice, David teaches Cannabis Law as an adjunct professor at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, helping prepare the next generation of lawyers for this rapidly evolving field. From professional baseball to cannabis law, David Feuerstein has built a career defined by bold pivots and entrepreneurial thinking.

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