ACLU of Northern California
Lauren Mendelsohn is a seasoned legal professional specializing in cannabis compliance and defense, currently serving as a Junior Partner and Senior Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa since November 2016. Mendelsohn holds leadership roles as Chapter Leader for the ACLU of Northern California and as a Board Member for both Círculos, Inc. and California NORML. Additionally, Mendelsohn has been a member of the Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Cannabis Alliance since January 2018 and previously served on the Board of the International Cannabis Bar Association and as Chair of the Board for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Law from UC Irvine and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland. Early career experiences include law clerk positions at the Law Offices of Heather L. Burke and Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP, alongside an internship at UCI Law International Justice Clinic.
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ACLU of Northern California
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