PROFESSIONALS PRACTICES ABOUT NEWS + INSIGHTS LOCATIONS Gregg H. Hilzer Partner Gregg H. Hilzer Partner 201.639.2001 ghilzer@pashmanstein.com Download PDF Practice Areas Criminal Defense and Governmental and Internal Investigations Litigation Cannabis and Hemp Law Food, Beverage & Hospitality News September 24, 2021 - Pashman Stein Walder Hayden Featured in New Jersey Law Journal For Being Named Law Firm of the Year - Finalist 2021 July 17,2021 - Four Pashman Stein Walder Hayden Lawyers Named to the 2021 "Insider 100: Cannabis Power List" February 9, 2021 - Gregg Hilzer Named Co-Chair of the Cannabis & Hemp Law practice at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden September 30, 2020 - Raymond Brown, Longtime Judge Ellen Koblitz Among Lateral Adds for Pashman Stein September 28, 2020 - In Major Expansion of Litigation Practice, Pashman Stein Walder Hayden Welcomes Raymond M. Brown, Gregg Hilzer and Rachel Simon Publications April 20, 2021 - SAFE banking act of 2021 passes house; cannabis-related businesses one step closer to access to banking system February 22, 2021 - The NJ Cannabis Application Race is On February 22, 2021 - New Jersey Appellate Court Provides Guidance on License Application Requirements November 6, 2020 - The NJ Assembly Schedules a Public Hearing on to-be-posted Marijuana Enabling Legislation to be held November 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM Events April 12, 2021 - The Cannabis & Hemp Law practice at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden is pleased to introduce its new webinar series, the NJ Cannabis Connection, hosted by Sean Mack and Gregg Hilzer, Partners and Co-Chairs January 13, 2021 - Gregg H. Hilzer Interviewed on RVN TV show "New Perspectives" Regarding the Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis in New Jersey I could not have chosen a more exciting time to join Pashman Stein Walder Hayden and serve as Co-Chair of the Cannabis and Hemp Law group. As New Jersey is on the verge of launching an adult-use cannabis marketplace and stands to increase its national standing overall in the cannabis and hemp industries, Pashman Stein’s ability to be a one-stop shop for clients in these dynamic industries is a tremendous asset. I am also excited to now be a part of Pashman Stein’s powerhouse litigation practice. I look forward to working with the outstanding team of exceptional lawyers at Pashman Stein as I continue to represent a wide range of clients in complex commercial litigation, white-collar investigations, and state and federal regulatory matters. Background Gregg H. Hilzer is a partner at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden who focuses his practice on cannabis law, white-collar criminal investigations, complex litigation and regulatory matters. Gregg is co-chair of Pashman Stein’s Cannabis & Hemp Law practice group. Recognized on the InsiderNJ 2021 “Insider 100: Cannabis Power List” as an influential voice in the cannabis debate, Gregg has experience advising existing medical marijuana operators and representing applicants poised to enter various aspects of the medical marijuana industry. In both the medical marijuana and hemp spaces, he provides multifaceted legal guidance to business entities and individuals focused on managing risk and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Gregg’s experience also includes complex litigation matters on behalf of financial institutions, multinational corporations, public entities, small businesses, and individuals. A highly skilled litigator, he has successfully represented a wide range of clients in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York. He also has substantial experience representing clients before various regulators, including the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners, and New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics. His white-collar experience includes defending matters involving allegations of bank, tax and healthcare fraud; commercial bribery; and violations of the False Claim Act. He is also regularly called upon to evaluate his client’s policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management. Along with Pashman Stein partner Raymond M. Brown, Gregg was a member of the legal team that successfully defended U.S. Senator Robert Menendez in Federal District Court against unfounded allegations of public corruption and bribery brought by the federal government. The trial ended in November 2017 with a hung jury and subsequent mistrial. Shortly thereafter, the Department of Justice dismissed all remaining charges against Senator Menendez. While in private practice, Gregg also earned his L.L.M. in Banking, Corporate & Finance Law, where he was ranked first in his class with a concentration in government investigations and securities regulation. Upon his graduation from law school, Gregg served as law clerk to The Honorable David B. Rand in the Morris County Superior Court. Bar/Court Admissions New Jersey New York United States District Court, District of New Jersey United States District Court, Southern District of New York United States District Court, Eastern District of New York Education B.A., Lehigh University, cum laude, 2000 LL.M, Fordham University School of Law, magna cum laude, 2013 J.D., Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law, 2003 Honors and Accolades InsiderNJ, “Insider 100: Cannabis Power List,” 2021 The Actum Foundation Prize for distinguished work in the area of Banking, Corporate and Finance Law, Fordham University School of Law The Insider 100: Cannabis Power List is issued by Insider NJ. A description of the selection methodology can be found at https://www.insidernj.com/2021-insider-cannabis-power/. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. View All Profiles Contact Us © 2021 Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C. 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