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This is Stefan. Better known as Cannabis law isn’t for everyone—how
Attorney420 from Schindlers Attorneys did you come to it? – With a bit of timing,

luck and a lot of support! I completed my
First congrats on taking part in USC. law school back in 2017, the same year
How was the entire experience for you, that the High Court declared the

and can we expect you back next year, provisions prohibiting the private use and
any highlights you want to share? – cultivation of cannabis by adults

Thanks! It was quite a nerve-racking unconstitutional. While doing my
experience with so many cameras on you clerkship at a law firm in Nelspruit, I also
while ripping bongs but I will definitely be managed my own criminal law
back next year, if my schedule allows it. department within the firm and dealt with
There’s a lot of things I would have done quite a few drug related matters that

differently now that I’ve had my first ultimately sparked my passion for
‘rodeo’, so think I can still cut my time in combating morally wrong, yet legally
half! What stood out for me was definitely “right” cannabis arrests. During this time
the networking within the community. my law firm also supported me on
Different businesses and influencers all cannabis related “side quests” which not a

collaborating to help further the industry, lot of law firms would have done, until
really exciting to witness. the point where it was undeniable
cannabis is the law I wanted to specialize
in. I then approached Schindlers as the
clear number one choice and here we are.