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Anne van Leynseele
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Biography
Anne van Leynseele is the founding and managing partner of 7 Point Law. With more than thirty successful years in business, a Juris Doctorate, and an International Executive MBA, she is the consummate corporate cannabis lawyer. She views legal issues through a commercial lens and becomes a trusted legal tactician and business advisor to her clients.
Anne is a leading authority and visionary in the practice of cannabis law. Her years spent in Washington DC as a health care policy attorney give her in-depth regulatory experience and her years in business brings valuable economic insight to 7 Point clients. She is a frequent speaker at cannabis business and investor conferences and regularly interviewed for radio, video, and webcasts on cannabis industry topics.
Anne earned her undergrad degree, Summa Cum Laude, at the University of Washington and graduated Cum Laude from Seattle University School of Law. She also holds a degree in Computer Animation and Multimedia, an Executive International MBA certificate and was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2016, 2017, and 2018.
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Licensed in Oregon for 9 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2016
Licensed in Washington for 13 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2013
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Licensed in Maryland for 16 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2010
Location
7 Point Law
119 1st Avenue S, Suite 420, Seattle, WA, 98104-2580
7 Point Law
220 NW 8th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209
7 Point Law
925 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90038
7 Point Law
1125 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401
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Posted by Shawn DeNae | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Cannabis Law
Strategic Counsel - not just any lawyer!
Navigating legal weed successfully takes deeps understanding, the ability to pivot on a dime and respectful relationships. Anne brings those to the table along with legal and practical strategic advice. Including Anne on our team helps me sleep at night with the confidence we are taking the correct...
Posted by "Grandma" Cat | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Cannabis Law
Caring and Competent Counsel Saved Our Firm
Clarity, conviction and consideration were all delivered to Deep Green Extracts at just the right time and in the person of Anne van Leynseele. As legacy medical cannabis producers in WA, we were challenged by the transition from our historic to a regulated producer status. Ms van Leynseele helped ...
Anne van Leynseele's Lawyer Endorsements
"Anne is a passionate attorney with deep knowledge and experience in regulatory matters. She's a great addition to the cannabis legal community and I gladly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Anne is a tremendous advocate for her clients. She is also is a resource regarding the LCCB and related industries."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Anne for several years. She is the pre-eminent attorney in business development in the Marijuana Industry. She does excellent work. Anne works with producers, processors, retail stores, ancillary businesses and people interested in becoming involved in the marijuana industry. Her firm NWMJ Law, is one of the leading law firms in Marijuana Law. I strongly endorse her!"
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Admonition issued in WA, 2022
updated on 04/20/2023An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2017
Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2007
Youth Mentor Leadership Commendation, American Red Cross
2004
Scholarship Award, Washington Center for Women in Business
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Strategic Legal Counsel, 7 Point Law PLLC
2009 - 2013
Attorney Advisor, Social Security Administration Washington DC
Associations
2013 - 2013
Washington State ACLUCollaborative Legislative Advisor
2009 - 2013
Washington DC Legal Clinic for the HomelessPro-bono Litigation Attorney
2009 - 2013
Gates Foundation College Success ProgramHometown Mentor
2008 - 2008
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the LawElection Protection Volunteer
2003 - 2008
YMCA of Greater SeattleAt-risk Youth Outreach Program
Education
2008
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude
2004
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude
2000
Macquarie University
Executive MBA
1997
Seattle Art Institute
Associates of Applied Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Oregon Cannabis Industry
Oregon Cannabis Industry
2017
OMBC
OMBC
2017
NBI CLE
NBI CLE Bankruptcy
2017
MJBA Seattle
Advertising, Marketing, Trademark, and IP Issues
2017
MJBA Portland
Advertising, Marketing, Trademark, and IP Issues
2017
LA CWCB
LA CWCB
2016
WSBA CLE
Marijuana and Modern Healthcare
2016
WSBA CLE
Family Law Section CLE
2016
2016
MJBA Seattle
Employee Management and Conflict Resolution
2016
2016
MJBA Seattle
Managing a Cannabis Business
2016
MJBA Portland
Smart Investing: Choosing a Partner, Profit Sharing, Finding Funding, Developing a Working Business Plan, and Implementing It
2016
MJBA Portland
Employee Management and Conflict Resolution
2016
2016
MJBA Portland
Managing a Cannabis Business
2016
CannaCon Seattle
Operating in a Regulated Market
2015
Women Gro
Washington CPA and Tax Continuing Professional Education
2015
Women Gro
Operating in a Regulated Market
2015
MJBA Women’s Alliance
Power to Grow
2015
MJBA Women’s Alliance
Power to Change
2015
MJBA Women’s Alliance
Power to Lead
2015
MJBA Tacoma
Advice for Business Start-ups
2015
MJBA East Wenatchee
Advice for Business Start-ups
2015
CAUSE M
Advertising and Marketing
2015
CAUSE M
Operating in a Regulated Market
2015
CAUSE M
Advice for Business Start-ups
2015
CAUSE M
Banking Bill
2015
CannaCon Seattle
Advertising and Marketing
2014
MJBA Seattle
Advice for Business Start-ups
2014
CAUSE M
Operating in a Regulated Market
2014
CAUSE M
Advice for Business Start-ups
2014
CAUSE M
Banking Bill
2014
CannaCon Tacoma
Advertising and Marketing
Publications
2016
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
Family Law Section CLE
2016
CannaInvestor
License Valuations for Investors and Sale
2016
2016
LawyerIssue
ECREATIONAL MARIJUANA’S ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES
2007
Washington State Bar Association Vol. 61, No 12,
Washington Bar Association’s Breast Cancer Legal Resources Guide
2004
8 U. Wash. Public Pol. J. 51
Recognizing Property Rights: the Commercial Value of Human Tissue
2004
University of Washington Honors Thesis
Reciprocal Effects of Entertainment and Law on the Theatrics of the Courtroom
1996
Media, Inc. at 17
The Human Spirit Survives Chernobyl
Languages
English