High Stakes: Marijuana Reclassification & Workplace Policies for Federally Funded Organizations

July 28, 2026

This spring, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would move FDA-approved products and state-licensed medical marijuana to the more flexible Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). However, adult-use (recreational) marijuana remains subject to the strict Schedule I classification substance pending the outcome of a June 29 hearing.

As federal marijuana policy undergoes its most significant shift in decades, nonprofit organizations and federal grantees face growing uncertainty around workplace compliance, employee rights, safety standards, and funding obligations. This webinar will explore how marijuana reclassification may affect organization operations, including potential shifts in employment protections, enforcement expectations, and drug-free workplace policy requirements. Participants will gain practical guidance for balancing legal compliance, workforce management, risk mitigation, and organizational culture amid changing cannabis regulations.

Specifically, the webinar will address questions including:

1. How could marijuana reclassification affect grant compliance and workplace obligations?

2. What policy changes should organizations consider in legalized versus non-legalized states?

3. How should employers address employee marijuana use, impairment, and accommodations, particularly in light of drug-free workplace requirements?

4. What steps can organizations take now to reduce legal, operational, and funding-related risks?

The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

Target Audience

  • Executive Leadership
  • Human Resources
  • Compliance Officer
  • Grant Administrators
  • General Counsel
  • Risk Managers
  • Operations Managers

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain how marijuana reclassification may affect workplace obligations for federally and state-funded organizations.
  2. Identify policy risks and compliance challenges in both legalized and non-legalized states.
  3. Develop strategies for updating workplace policies while maintaining funding, safety, and operational compliance.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE
Course opens: 
06/01/2026
Course expires: 
08/29/2026
Event starts: 
07/28/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
07/28/2026 - 2:00pm EDT
Cost:
$185.00
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Andrea C. Harris

Andrea Harris serves as Counsel with the firm’s Health Care practice group, where she advises clients on complex compliance, contract and business strategy, employment, and FTCA-related matters. As a former General Counsel and Director of Corporate Compliance for a multi-site FQHC, Andrea brings firsthand insight into the regulatory, operational, and governance challenges health centers face. She partners closely with clients to navigate high-stakes issues and develop practical, strategic solutions. [Full Bio]

Mindy B. Pava

Mindy serves as a Partner in the firm’s Litigation & Government Investigations, Federal Grants, Health Care and Education practice groups, where she focuses her practice on advising federal grantees (including research institutions and health centers) as they navigate all facets of administrative and judicial review. A seasoned litigator, Mindy has ample experience guiding clients through complex litigation matters in federal and state courts and advises clients on how to best mitigate risk when encountering a government investigation or regulatory review. [Full Bio]

 

 

Participants can earn up to 1.20 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.

Attendee Requirements for CPE Credit

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following conditions in order to receive your certificate:

  1. Answer at least 3 of the polling questions during the webinar
  2. Complete the evaluation survey after the conclusion of the webinar or in the follow-up email

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

Additional Information

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience:
    • Executive Leadership
    • Human Resources
    • Compliance Officer
    • Grant Administrators
    • General Counsel
    • Risk Managers
    • Operations - Managers
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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