Marialle A. Bell

Adjunct Instructor

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Education

J.D., Florida State University
B.H.S University of Florida

Practice Areas

Marialle A. Bell is a practicing business attorney at The Law Office of Marialle A. Bell, LLC. She began her legal career in 2013 as an Assistant Public Defender in Orlando, Florida. As a criminal defense attorney, Bell gained a unique perspective of this country's relationship with cannabis. Now, she combines this experience with her legal training to study cannabis law and policy in the United States.

Research Interests

Cannabis law and policy

Publications and Media Placements

Speaking engagements: 

“Rescheduling Cannabis.” October 18, 2024. Speaker. Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis. Webinar.

“So You Want to Be a Cannabis Attorney?” April 30, 2024. Speaker and Panelist. International Cannabis Bar Association. Webinar.

“Cannabis Law: Through an Academic Lens.” May 4, 2024. Speaker. Academic Cannabis Conference. Carbondale, Illinois.

“Corporate Transparency Act: Federal Demands for Transparency in Cannabis.” July 26, 2024. Speaker and Panelist. International Cannabis Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Institute. Chicago, Illinois.

“Creating an Ecosystem of Advocacy to Foster Social Equity.” October 30, 2023. Speaker. Minority Cannabis Business Association’s Equity Workshop Tour. Saint Louis, Missouri.

“Amendment 3 Passed: Now What?” June 29, 2023. Speaker. Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis. Webinar.

“Unmasking Social Equity: A Multifaceted Analysis of State Programs.” June 9, 2023. Speaker and Moderator. International Cannabis Bar Association. Washington DC.

Professional Organizations and Associations

Chair, Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis' (BAMSL) Cannabis Law Committee (2024-present)

Former Chair, International Cannabis Bar Association's Ethics Committee (2024-2025)