Foley Hoag LLP announced that partner Jesse Alderman has been named Co-Chair of its Administrative Law Department. The department’s attorneys represent businesses in highly regulated industries such as renewable energy and cannabis, guiding clients through regulatory challenges, advising on policy changes, and helping navigate compliance and enforcement matters.

“I am very excited to work alongside Jesse - a highly respected leader within our firm and the industries in which he practices,” said partner and fellow Co-Chair Jeff Mullan. “We will continue to build on the strength of the Administrative Law Department's superior service to support our clients through the ever-changing policy and regulatory environment.” 

Alderman is recognized by Chambers USA as one of the country’s leading cannabis lawyers.  As one of the leaders of Foley Hoag’s nationwide cannabis practice, he counsels clients on procuring competitive licenses and assists them with state regulatory compliance, He also advises buyers and sellers on regulatory considerations in mergers, acquisitions, and financings – including some of the largest in the industry to date. Alderman leverages his regulatory expertise in other areas of practice as well, including environmental, real estate and infrastructure development, specializing in competitive RFPs, regulatory and land use disputes, and complex state and municipal permitting issues.