Bryna Dahlin
Partner
Benesch Law
Bryna Dahlin is a partner and chair of the Cannabis Industry Group at Benesch, where she works on the cutting edge of an emerging industry known for its regulatory complexity. For nearly a decade, she has advised companies in all sectors of the cannabis space, including growers, manufacturers, distributors, dispensaries, investors, and ancillary businesses, as well as non-cannabis companies impacted by cannabis laws. She offers clear, practical, real-world guidance focused on achieving client objectives. Bryna advises clients nationwide on regulatory compliance, risk avoidance, company formation, licensing, corporate and transactional matters, advertising, product packaging, brand strategy, and intellectual property protection. She also performs legal due diligence for investors and guides clients on Cannabidiol (CBD) and FDA laws. Bryna is a skilled trial lawyer with experience representing prominent companies in high-profile cases across various industries. She co-founded the first cannabis law firm in Illinois and serves as pro bono counsel to the Chicago chapter of NORML. She is a founding member of the Illinois Cannabis Bar Association and a member of several cannabis industry associations. Bryna has lectured nationwide on cannabis law, taught Illinois’ first law course on cannabis, and is nationally ranked for cannabis law. Her accolades include Crain’s Notable Women in Law, Super Lawyers, and the National Law Journal’s 40 under 40 in Chicago.