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About Patrick D. Goggin: A Trusted Advocate
Earning an Environmental Law Certificate from Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, Mr. Goggin was admitted to the California Bar in 1996. Based in San Francisco, he served as co-counsel in the seminal HIA v. DEA cases in the early 2000s. In 2005, Mr. Goggin joined the Board of Directors for Vote Hemp, the leading national advocacy organization for the hemp industry. He then led the industry effort with Senator Mark Leno in 2013 to finally pass California’s Industrial Hemp Farming Act after three vetoes (2005, 2006, and 2011).
Mr. Goggin began working on cannabis regulation in San Francisco in 2005 when the City commenced its regulation of dispensaries. He helped to craft the City’s original and subsequent medical cannabis ordinance language. Since then, Mr. Goggin has represented clients throughout California and the U.S. on regulatory compliance issues, permitting of all facets of cannabis activity, and general business counsel. He served on San Francisco’s Medical Cannabis Task Force from 2010-11.
In 2018, Mr. Goggin co-founded the California Hemp Council (CHC) advocating on behalf of the hemp industries and developing California hemp policy. After two failed efforts, the CHC led a coalition that passed California’s hemp manufacturing statute in the fall of 2021 creating a structure for regulating CBD products in the face of FDA’s prohibition. From 2016 to 2021, Mr. Goggin served as Senior Counsel to the cannabusiness focused, international law firm Hoban Law Group (HLG) based in Denver, Colorado. While with HLG, he practiced at the local, state, national, and international levels including the import/export of hemp. From 2019 to 2022, Mr. Goggin served on the Advisory Board and Board of Directors for Fincanna, a publicly traded Canadian company.
Tailored Legal Solutions for Your Unique Needs
Patrick D. Goggin and his team go beyond traditional legal counsel. We understand that each client is unique, with specific needs and concerns. Our approach is rooted in providing experienced guidance not only on the law but tailored to fit the individual requirements of each client. We believe in looking at the big picture to evaluate the best course of action, ensuring that our clients receive personalized attention and strategic solutions.
