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Pamela Nicole Epstein

Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer

Terpene Belt, Inc.


Pamela is an accomplished legal professional with a wealth of experience.  Pamela currently holds the esteemed position of Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer at Terpene Belt, Inc.  In this pivotal role, she spearheads a dynamic team responsible for a diverse range of functions, including legal oversight, domestic and international governmental affairs, compliance, licensing, corporate stewardship, and corporate governance. Her unwavering dedication is focused on driving solutions that align with the company's strategic priorities while safeguarding Terpene Belt, its customers, and the broader cannabis and hemp industries.

Before joining Terpene Belt in 2022, Pamela served as the General Counsel and Chief Licensing & Regulatory Officer at Eden Enterprises, Inc a legacy cannabis operator. Her trailblazing journey in the cannabis industry began in 2016 when she founded Green Wise Companies, solidifying her position as a thought leader in the field. Pamela provided a comprehensive range of legal, consulting, and government affairs services to various segments of the cannabis supply chain in California and Arizona. She further cemented her reputation as a trusted resource on cannabis matters, lending her expertise to regulatory agencies and municipalities. Notably, she served as the Special City Attorney for cannabis matters to the City of Hollister, guiding them through their inaugural Medical Cannabis Ordinance and application process in 2018.

Prior to her groundbreaking work in the cannabis sector, Pamela seamlessly combined her passion for environmental sustainability with her legal acumen. She honed her skills as the Managing Attorney and Legal Program Coordinator for the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club's Environmental Law & Policy Clinic and later with the prestigious law firm of Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo in South San Francisco.

Pamela's diverse background, encompassing legal expertise, land use knowledge, and environmental advocacy, uniquely positions her to lead and advise her clients and the broader cannabis and hemp communities. She is recognized as an expert in her field and a fearless advocate for the normalization and advancement of cannabinoids. Pamela is a sought-after speaker at cannabis industry conferences nationwide, where she delivers engaging and insightful commentary on an array of topics affecting the cannabis and hemp sectors, offering valuable guidance to traditional market participants venturing into this space.

Pamela served two terms as the President of the Board of Directors for the California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA), the state's largest cannabis trade association, where she was a driving force in shaping the industry's future. Pamela also actively leads the charge to establish standards for Determining Intoxication of Cannabinoids within ASTM's D37 Committee for Cannabis and Hemp.  She also serves on the Food Drug Law Institute (“FDLI”) Cannabinoid Committee. 

 

Contact Information :


Email: pamela@terpenebelt.com

Office Phone: 5209041482

Mobile: 5209041482

Website : https://terpenebeltfarms.com/

Product Type
On Demand

Average Rating:
   13
Bundle(s):
Hemp Symposium 2023 On-Demand Bundle
Categories:
Hemp |  Hemp Law
Faculty:
Pamela Nicole Epstein |  Courtney Moran |  Shawn Hauser |  Rusty Rumley
Duration:
1 Hour 5 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
SKU:
INCBA042823farmbillOD
License:
Access for 6 month(s) after purchase.
Short Description:
In this session the panelist will set the stage by discussing the Agricultural Improvement Act, more commonly known as the Farm Bill; specifically, the watershed moment in 2018 where industrial hemp w...
Price:
$75.00 - Non Member Price

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On Demand

Average Rating:
   1
Bundle(s):
CLI2023 On-Demand | CLI2023 Overcoming Operational Hurdles Bundle
Categories:
Risk Management |  Business |  Collections |  Corporate Governance |  Employment law |  Insurance |  Operations
Faculty:
Pamela Nicole Epstein |  Michael F. Hennessey |  Lauren Linder |  Dean Rocco
Duration:
1 Hour
Format:
Audio and Video
SKU:
INCBA072023riskOD
License:
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Short Description:
Risky Business: Managing Risk Within a Cannabis Company. From insurance to human resources to employment to governance, an effective risk management policy can save money, prevent liability and put yo...
Price:
$75.00 - Non Member Price

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Is the Grass Really Greener? Law & Policy Primer for Cannabis Operators Considering Hemp


Average Rating:
   8
Categories:
Hemp |  Hemp Law
Faculty:
Jessica Wasserman, JD |  Neil Willner |  Pamela Nicole Epstein |  Shawn Hauser
Duration:
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
SKU:
INCBA011724hemplawOD
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Short Description:
The 2018 Farm Bill de-scheduled hemp and many cannabis operators and investors fatigued by over-regulation are exploring hemp as an alternative market for intoxicating products. But an unregulated int...
Price:
$75.00 - Non Member Price

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Bundle(s):
CLI2024 On-Demand
Faculty:
Mitzi Vaughn |  Pamela Nicole Epstein |  Andrea Steel |  Nabil Rodriguez
Duration:
1 Hour
Format:
Audio and Video
SKU:
INCBA091624d8d9OD
License:
Access for 6 month(s) after purchase.
Short Description:
Intoxicating hemp cannabinoids are the source of a growing tide of lawsuits. Learn who the litigants are, why they want or don't want these products sold, what jurisdictions are feeling the brunt of t...
Price:
$75.00 - Non Member Price

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Live Event

Cannabis Law Institute 2025 and INCBA 10-Year Anniversary Celebration


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Faculty:
Kyle Finnegan |  David Ruskin |  Fatima Afia |  Zachary Kobrin |  Jordan Wellington |  Mitzi Vaughn |  Mrs. Victoria Jowers Cvitanovic, Esq. |  Lara DeCaro |  ....
Duration:
33 Hours
SKU:
INCBA61225cli
License:
Not Applicable
Short Description:
Cannabis Law Institute 2025 and INCBA 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Price:
$1,299.00 - Non Member Price
Date:

Thu, Jun 12, 2025 - 08:00am to Fri, Jun 13, 2025 - 05:00pm MDT


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