Michael Roche, senior associate in the firm’s Cannabis Law and Corporate practice groups, was the featured speaker at the 2021 Rochester Cocktail Revival kick-off event discussing New York State’s Cannabis laws. In its 8th year, the Rochester Cocktail Revival is New York State’s only week-long spirits festival that includes parties, pairing dinners, educational seminars, and a bartender competition in more than 20 different venues across Rochester. At the event, Michael covered legal updates in the New York State and federal cannabis industry, restrictions on using hemp/cannabis in drinks, and licensing tiers and options.