Dean Rocco is a pragmatic, results-oriented attorney who advises employers on transactional matters, compliance, workforce management, and risk mitigation. He maintains a substantial employment litigation practice defending claims involving discrimination, harassment, disability and leave laws, wage-and-hour disputes, and class actions. Dean also designs award-winning e-learning programs, including state-mandated harassment prevention training, and served on the firm’s COVID-19 Task Force.

As chair of the firm’s national Cannabis Law Practice, Dean helps clients inside and outside the cannabis industry navigate licensing, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, commercial transactions, and disputes. He also guides employers on the employment-law impacts of cannabis legalization, including testing, accommodation, and workplace safety concerns.

Widely recognized for his expertise—including ranking in Chambers USA—Dean is frequently invited by media, business organizations, and professional associations to speak on emerging legal issues ranging from employment law to cannabis regulation and accessibility compliance. He also has extensive experience defending clients against discrimination and accessibility claims under the ADA, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, and related laws.

Cameron Ward is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at CannGen Insurance Services, the leading managing general underwriter (MGU) serving the cannabis and hemp industries. He leads national growth strategy, broker and carrier relationships, and product development across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail sectors.

Cameron also oversees Workers’ Compensation placement nationwide, providing comprehensive coverage solutions for operators from seed to sale. With deep expertise in insurance and risk management, he’s recognized as a trusted partner and forward-thinking leader committed to advancing product offerings within the cannabis insurance space.