Neda Shapourian

CONTACT NEDA
Office: (415) 228-0480
Mobile: (408) 390-0978
Email: nshapourian@smithshapourian.com

Neda Shapourian advises emerging and small businesses on corporate formation, seed fundraising, venture capital finance, and strategic exits. She founded the firm's cannabis practice group in 2017 which supports both "touch the plant" and ancillary businesses on corporate structuring, licensing and regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, and strategic risk management. She serves as the Co-Chair of the Bar Association of San Francisco's Cannabis, Alcohol, and Regulated Industries Barristers Section and frequently serves on panels to speak about legal issues facing the Cannabis community.

Before founding SSM, Neda worked at boutique litigation firm gaining experience in the areas of real estate, products liability, construction, and premises liability.

Neda lives in San Francisco with her husband, two sons, and rescue dog, Max. In her free time she can usually be found climbing rocks, running for fun, baking pies, and/or tossing a frisbee at Baker Beach.

She has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, an honor awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40.

ADMISSIONS

California

EDUCATION

J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law, 2011
B.A., California Polytechnical State University, 2007

MEMBERSHIPS

Iranian American Bar Association
National Cannabis Bar Association
Cannabis, Alcohol, and Regulated Industries Section (BASF)

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

"Green Leases: Regulatory and Contract Considerations for Commercial Cannabis Leases." California Lawyers Association
"California Cannabis Law: Navigating the Minefield" San Diego Bar Association
"To Touch or Not to Touch the Plant" Bar Association of San Francisco
DRI Marijuana Law Conference in Seattle "Structuring a Cannabis Business"
San Francisco Small Business Association (SBA) "Start Up Law 101"
Palo Alto Bar Association panelist on discussing recent regulations affecting California Cannabis Businesses

RECOGNITION

Designated a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine (2017-present)