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Expertise at the Edge: The Thrill of Solving Legal Challenges in the Cannabis Industry

Sep 16, 2025

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to manage litigation for a company on the cutting edge?

Tune in to the latest Level Table Live for a conversation with Kate Frenzinger, Assistant General Counsel at Trulieve, and find out.

Kate joins Level Legal CEO Joey Seeber and Customer Partner Daniel Bonner to share her passion for the law and how it informs her work at Trulieve. They discuss:

The strategic thinking required to practice law in a developing industry
What inspired Kate’s move from Big Law and boutique firms to an in-house role in the cannabis industry
Advice for attorneys interested in a similar career transition
What excites Kate the most about solving novel legal problems

You don’t want to miss this conversation!

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