About
Trailblazing as a Movement Becomes an Industry
Rooted Locally, Connected Globally
Since 2007, Bob Hoban has been at the forefront of global cannabis legalization, commercialization, and market development—advising governments, enterprises, and investors as they navigate one of the most complex regulated industries in the world.
In 2008, Bob founded Hoban Law Group, which grew into the world’s leading full-service commercial cannabis law firm. For more than a decade, the firm helped define the legal and operational playbook for the industry, advising on corporate structuring, intellectual property, banking and finance, international policy, regulatory compliance, and complex litigation. During this period, Bob also served as interim CEO, board chairman, fractional executive, and strategic advisor to numerous cannabis businesses, gaining hands-on operational experience that extended well beyond traditional legal counsel.
Bob has worked with more than 30 governments across six continents to develop cannabis and industrial hemp laws, policies, and regulatory frameworks. His international advisory work spans the United States, Uruguay, Jamaica, Morocco, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Bahrain, India, China, and beyond. In the United States, his policy foundation was built in Colorado, where modern cannabis regulation was first pioneered and refined.
This rare combination of deep regulatory expertise and real-world executive leadership has made Bob one of the most trusted and sought-after advisors in the global cannabis industry. Since 2024, he has served as one of the world’s preeminent cannabis business executives, advisors, and consultants—working with governments, institutional investors, Fortune 500 companies, and emerging market leaders worldwide.
Recognized Cannabis Industry Advisor
Bob Hoban is a globally recognized leader in the cannabis industry, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions as an attorney, entrepreneur, executive, and academic.
With nearly two decades of experience in this rapidly evolving global marketplace, Bob has built an unparalleled reputation as an executive, consultant, trailblazer, and thought leader. His work has helped shape the cannabis industry through innovative strategies, forward-thinking policy development, and entrepreneurial vision.
After establishing and leading the Cannabis Industry Group at Clark Hill—one of the first law firms to achieve global prominence in cannabis-focused legal services—Bob transitioned from the practice of law to concentrate on high-impact consulting and advisory roles. Today, his work spans a broad spectrum of industry verticals, solidifying his influence as one of the most respected figures in cannabis worldwide.
Since 2010, Bob has collaborated with major academic institutions and was among the nation’s first university-level cannabis policy instructors at the University of Denver. There, he lectured extensively on cannabis regulation and led a university-sanctioned research practicum evaluating the effectiveness of marijuana policy frameworks.
Currently, Bob serves as faculty at UNLV’s first-of-its-kind Cannabis Policy Institute, acts as an advisor to the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business, and lectures at the University of Vermont.
An Authoritative Voice in Cannabis
For almost two decades, Bob has consistently been recognized as one of the most influential people in the global cannabis industry by a variety of organizations and publications, including the Forbes Magazine inaugural (2022) “42.0” most influential people in the cannabis industry. As an attorney, he has been names a SuperLawyer, and has held a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating since 2013,
reflecting the highest standards of ethics and professional excellence. Bob is a frequent keynote speaker at major cannabis and investment conferences worldwide and a trusted media expert on cannabis law, policy, and global markets. He has given hundreds of interviews to leading outlets including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, CNN, Bloomberg, Rolling Stone, VICE, MSNBC, and
more In 2020, Bob became a Forbes contributor, covering the legal, policy, and business
forces shaping the future of the global cannabis industry. Today, Bob advises organizations at the intersection of policy, capital, and
execution—helping them enter, scale, and lead in regulated cannabis markets
worldwide.
Pioneering Moments
Where Bob Can Help Most
Executive-level leadership, regulatory strategy, and global market execution for governments, investors, and enterprises navigating the cannabis and industrial hemp industries.
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
Javier Hasse
“Bob Hoban is recognized as one of the world’s top leaders in cannabis policy. His firm, the Hoban Law Group, has been at the epicenter of the commercial expansion of cannabis as a legitimate business worldwide”
Jason Shaw
“Bob and I have collaborated on several projects over the last several years together. His support and knowledge within his industry is enjoyable to be associated with. The care and concern he gives his clients feels more like a friendship than business. I would highly recommend Bob and his firm for companies that want/need/requires their professional services. Thanks for everything Bob”
