The 5th Edition of the Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers 2024-2025 has recognized Partner Kristen Motel as one of the “Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers.” The Cannabis Law Report curates this prestigious list annually by surveying clients and lawyers in the cannabis legal services sector. The selections are based on industry insights gathered over eight years of reporting.
Kristen Motel, Chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law group and a Partner in the firm’s Land Use, Zoning & Development, Energy & Environmental, and Telecommunications practice groups, focuses her practice on guiding clients through the state cannabis licensing process and advising investors and businesses on all aspects of the cannabis industry. Her experience includes representing clients before land use boards and permitting agencies at federal, state, and local levels, particularly in securing approvals for controversial projects. Kristen is a recognized leader in the industry, frequently speaking on New York’s adult-use cannabis legislation and authoring publications on cannabis zoning regulations.
In addition to her cannabis work, Kristen co-chairs Cuddy & Feder’s Diversity Committee and Summer Associate program, contributing to the firm’s commitment to diversity and talent development.
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Cuddy & Feder LLP proudly serves clients in the areas of real estate law; land use, zoning & development; litigation; trusts, estates & elder law; public and private finance (including tax-exempt and taxable bond financing); corporate law; telecommunications; energy & environmental law; cannabis law; and non-profit organizations. Over 50 years, we have established ourselves as the leading law firm serving a vast region that includes Westchester, New York City, Connecticut, and the Hudson River Valley. Our foundation is local, and we enjoy enduring relationships with leaders, institutions, and decision-makers in the communities we serve.