Adam J. Horowitz

Adam J. Horowitz is an associate in Goodwin’s IP Litigation Department and a member of the firm’s Cannabis practice. His practice focuses on cannabis law and litigation. Adam has represented emerging companies, multistate operators, and adjacent (i.e., non-plant touching) companies in regulatory, compliance, and licensing matters. As a litigator, Adam has extensive experience in federal and state court, as well as in arbitration.

• Represent and assist multiple cannabis operators in securing cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensary licenses from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission
• Negotiate Management Services Agreement on behalf of cannabis operator
• Prepare compliance plan and best practices guidance for national marketing firm’s cannabis practice
• Represent non-plant touching company in employment matter concerning non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
• Represent company director at AAA arbitration
• Routinely secure favorable results on dispositive motions in both federal and state court

Prior to joining Goodwin in 2022, Adam was an associate in Cole Schotz, P.C.’s New York office.

• Co-Author, “Interstate Cannabis Commerce May Be In Reach, With Caveats,” Law360, April 20, 2023
• Author, “Cannabis Marketing Proposed Regulations in New York & Neighboring States,” Bloomberg Law, January 27, 2023
• Author, “Microbusinesses: An Opportunity for Cities and Small Businesses,” Marijuana Venture Magazine, November 11, 2021
• Author, “How Bans on Cannabis Businesses May Impact Entrepreneurs,” Marijuana Venture Magazine, October 19, 2021
• Author, “New York and New Jersey: No vertical integration,” Marijuana Venture Magazine, June 9, 2021