David Ruskin
INCBA President
&
Partner
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

David Ruskin | INCBA President

David Ruskin is the current President of the INCBA and Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Following 25 years of litigating business and tax disputes, in 2016 David turned his full energy to focus on providing legal counsel to the cannabis industry, representing entrepreneurs, investors and business owners, both plant touching and ancillary trades.David Ruskin leads Kilpatrick's Cannabis practice. He advises both public and privately companies on a wide range of corporate issues including mergers, acquisitions, and financing and tax transactions. David counsels entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners to help achieve their goals in the Cannabis industry. He represents companies facing business and tax litigation and provides outside general counsel services.

Why Join the Board of Directors

Serving on the INCBA Board of Directors has been one of the most professionally and personally rewarding experiences of my career. It’s more than a leadership opportunity... it’s a chance to actively shape the future of cannabis law alongside a global network of passionate, forward-thinking professionals. As a Board member, you collaborate with top-tier attorneys, support law students, engage with judges, and work in partnership with allied professionals who serve the broader legal cannabis ecosystem.The real impact of this role lies in helping INCBA fulfill its mission: to raise the standard of legal services available to the cannabis industry and to support those who provide them. Through your service, you help create community, provide education, and ensure INCBA remains the hub of knowledge, collaboration, and professional excellence in one of the world’s most dynamic and evolving legal landscapes.