Adam J. Horowitz is an associate in Goodwin’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice and a member of the firm’s Cannabis practice. Adam has represented large pharmaceutical and technology companies in patent and Lanham Act litigation. In his cannabis practice, Adam has represented emerging cannabis companies, multistate operators, adjacent companies (i.e., non-plant touching), and hemp operators in regulatory, compliance, and licensing matters. As a litigator, Adam has extensive experience in federal and state court, as well as in arbitration.
Experience
- Represented and assisted multiple cannabis operators in securing cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensary licenses from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission
- Counseled multiple cannabis operators seeking adult-use licenses from New York’s Office of Cannabis Management
- Defended large pharmaceutical company in patent litigation
- Represented large pharmaceutical company in Lanham Act litigation
- Counseled hemp operators on multistate compliance issues
- Negotiated Management Services Agreement on behalf of cannabis operator
- Prepared compliance plan and best practices guidance for national marketing firm’s cannabis practice
- Represented non-plant touching company in employment matter concerning non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
- Represented company director at AAA arbitration
- Successfully secured favorable results on dispositive motions in both federal and state court
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Goodwin in 2022, Adam worked as an associate in Cole Schotz, P.C. and Mound Cotton Collan & Green Grass, LLP’s New York offices.
Credentials
Education
JD2015
Boston University School of Law
BA2012
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Admissions
Bars
- New York
- New Jersey
- Massachusetts
Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Publications
- 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