Kurt holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Portland State University and Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific at McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. Before practicing cannabis law, Kurt practiced as a civil rights lawyer representing individuals and businesses in employment disputes. Thereafter, Kurt moved from Sacramento to Ventura County and opened Kurt N. Strauss & Associates which operates by providing business and real estate legal services to landlords and select tenants throughout central and southern California. Cannabis law became a natural progression for Kurt after several real estate clients hired him to solve their cannabis business problems both in and outside the courtroom. Currently, Kurt helps cannabis entrepreneurs stay out of trouble by providing legal advice related to leasing, licensing, and business operations.