Matthew Ginder

Overview

Matthew Ginder is Partner in the Cannabis Law practice group at Greenspoon Marder. Mr. Ginder represents various cannabis and hemp related businesses where he assists in many areas of the industry, including licensing, regulatory and compliance, and business transactions. He also represents ancillary businesses who provide products or services to the cannabis industry and advises individuals, investors, lenders, startups, and large corporations on direct and indirect participation in state-legal cannabis markets. Mr. Ginder serves on the Legal Committee of the Florida Hemp Council. In 2016, Mr. Ginder co-founded a nonprofit organization called the Organization for Safe Cannabis Regulation (OSCR), which advocates on behalf of cannabis related businesses in Florida. He also represents the firm as a founding member of the National Cannabis Roundtable chaired by former House Speaker John Boehner. In 2018, Mr. Ginder was named one of the “30 Most Powerful Cannabis Attorneys You Should Know” by mg Magazine, and is ranked in the Chambers & Partners USA guide in the “Cannabis Law: Eastern United States” category. He is frequently sought after to comment on the medical marijuana and hemp markets and has been quoted extensively in several well-known publications, including Fortune, Reuters, Sun-Sentinel, and Law360 to name a few.

Prior to joining Greenspoon Marder, Mr. Ginder worked for a national law firm where he focused his practice on defending broker-dealers and registered representatives in securities related cases filed in federal and state courts, as well as FINRA arbitration proceedings. Additionally, Mr. Ginder represented individuals and entities in commercial disputes involving real estate, investments, and construction.

While in law school, Mr. Ginder clerked for two global law firms where he assisted in the practice of estate planning and commercial litigation.

Bar Admissions

Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Education

J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, cum laude
B.G.S., Indiana University

Experience

Professional and Community Involvement

Florida Hemp Council, Legal Committee
Cannabis Law Journal, Editorial Board

Speaking Engagements

Speaker, “Florida’s Big Moment: From Medical to Adult Use – What You Need to Know,” 7th Annual CLAB Conference + Expo, Hollywood, FL, October 14, 2024
Speaker, “Florida’s Adult Use Cannabis Legalization and Amendment 3,” Blunt Business|CannabisRadio.com, May 15, 2024
Speaker, “Cannabis 2024: Bold Predictions & Lessons Learned,” webinar, Cannabis Lab, January 25, 2024
Speaker, “Will Florida Get to Vote on Adult Use?” Cannabis Business Association, Webinar, November 16, 2023
Speaker, “Cannabis Industry Finances & Legal Update” Jewish Federation of Broward County, April 20, 2021
Speaker, “Practical Business and Legal Considerations,” Dade County Bar Association’s (DCBA) A Review of Florida’s Cannabis Laws Event, February 26, 2020
Speaker, “Cannabis Law” Panel, South Florida Banking Institute Event, February 19, 2020
Speaker, “Cannabis Stocks: Back Down to Reality? What Investors Should Know About Cannabis Stocks In 2020,” NobleCon, February 17, 2020
Speaker, “Legislative Updates & Regulations in Cannabis, Hemp & CBD,” Cannabis LAB Event, February 13, 2020
Speaker, Kahner Global Cannabis Private Investment Summit, February 11, 2020
Speaker, “Health Care” Panel, Florida Priorities Summit, November 19, 2019
Speaker, “Legislative Updates: What Is Working In Different States,” CLAB’s 4th Annual Cannabis Law and Business Conference, October 28, 2019
Speaker, Ralph E. Boyer Institute on Condominium and Cluster Development CLE, October 3, 2019
Speaker, “Hemp, CBD & Marijuana with a Perspective on Banking,” Community Bank Executive Forum, September 19, 2019
Speaker, “Florida Cannabis Update,” Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance’s International Action Team Meeting, June 2019
Speaker, “An Overview of the Legal Marijuana Industry,” Cannabis Private Investment Summit, February 26, 2019
Speaker, “Marijuana Midterms: Effects on Cannabis Companies in Florida and Federal Possibilities,” Cannabis LAB Conference, November 7, 2018
Speaker, “Navigating Opportunities in the Florida Green Rush,” Sup-X: The Startup Expo, July, 28, 2018
Speaker, “How Medical Practices Can Prepare from a Legal and Compliance Standpoint to Offer Cannabis to Their Patients,” Florida Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Annual Conference, June 21, 2018
Speaker, “Cannabis Industry and Its Impact on South Florida,” JFBC Mega Networking Event, June 5, 2018
Speaker, “Cannabis Legalization and the Waterfall Effect: How Each State Impacts the Next,” National Law Journal Webinar, April 18, 2018
Speaker, “MMTC’s: Issues, Restrictions, Timelines & More,” Florida For Care Spring Policy Conference, April 18, 2018
Speaker, “The Legal Marijuana Industry in the U.S.,” Cannabis Private Investment Summit, February 21, 2018
Speaker, “Why Florida?,” Institutional Capital & Cannabis Conference East, January 23, 2018
Speaker, “Overview of Federal and Florida Marijuana Laws,” United Way of Broward’s Tocqueville Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Speaker, “2018 Legislative/Department of Health Update and New MMTC Applications – What Attorneys Need To Know,” Cannabis Law, Accounting and Business Conference & Expo, October 26, 2017
Speaker, “Licensing,” Broward County Bar Association’s Bench and Bar Convention, October 20, 2017
Speaker, “Florida Cannabis Update,” Broward Section of the American Planning Association’s Legislative Luncheon, August 2, 2017
Panelist, “Legal Areas of Practice Affected by Cannabis Law,” Palm Beach County Bar Association Cannabis Law Summit, April 20, 2017
Panelist, “The International Exportation Marketplace – Trends for the Coming Year” Cannatech, March 20, 2017
Speaker, “Cannabis Legalization and the Waterfall Effect: How Each State Impacts the Next,” National Law Journal Webinar, February 16, 2017
Speaker, “Cannabis Issues at the State and Local Government Level,” Democrat Young Professionals Luncheon, January 12, 2017
Moderator, “Focus on Election Updates, Challenges and Regulations in Florida,” Legal Learning Series Cannabis Law and Business Conference, November 4, 2016
Panelist, “The Future of Medical Marijuana in Florida,” United For Care Final Policy Conference, September 16, 2016