Jessica F. Gonzalez, Esq.
Cannabis & Trademark Attorney
Rudick Law Group, PLLC
From Advocate to Architect, Jessica's passion for justice drives her groundbreaking work in the cannabis industry. Her successful legalization advocacy and policy expertise set new precedents in cannabis law. Jessica's deep knowledge of intellectual property law empowers clients to protect their innovations and thrive in this dynamic market.
Jessica Gonzalez is an award-winning cannabis attorney, adjunct professor, advocate, consultant and international speaker. An Ecuadorian immigrant, Jessica has dedicated her career to uplifting communities harmed by cannabis prohibition through advocacy and education.
In 2020, Jessica led the social impact committee for NJ CAN 2020, the coalition that ran the most successful cannabis legalization campaign in the U.S. Through her advocacy work, she has helped shape cannabis policy on the statutory, regulatory, and municipal levels in New Jersey and has advised on social equity efforts in multiple states.
In 2021, Jessica made history with the first cannabis industry presentation to over 400 USPTO trademark examiners, further establishing her as a leading figure in cannabis policy and legal practice. As a cannabis attorney, she has assisted clients in navigating the legal cannabis industry in the areas of trademark, commercial transactions and state cannabis licensing applications for over five years.
Most recently, Jessica’s consulting company, Veridis Quo, was selected by the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) to serve as the inaugural consultant to develop and launch the New Jersey Cannabis Training Academy (NJCTA) underscoring her significant contributions to cannabis education. Understanding the importance of cannabis education, Jessica has taught cannabis history and policy courses at both Hudson County Community College and Rowan University at the graduate level.
She also serves as an executive board member of Supernova Women, a national nonprofit that supports small business owners of color in the cannabis economy. Jessica is also an alumnus of the New Jersey New Leaders Council, a national organization that selects civic leaders in their respective fields.
Jessica has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People” in Cannabis by High Times Magazine, “Reformer of the Year” by Cannademix, “Top 40 under 40 Rising Stars” by Marijuana Venture Magazine and Cannabis Now Magazine, designated as a “Cannabis Law Trailblazer" by the National Law Journal and awarded “Community Game Changer of the Year” by NJ Cannabis Media. She's been quoted and featured in numerous media outlets such as New York Times, Rolling Stone, NJ Law Journal, MJBIZ Daily, Cheddar, and the Cannabis Business Times.