Denise A. Pollicella
About
Denise A. Pollicella brings a wealth of experience in Business and Transactional Law. As the former Founder and Managing Partner of Pollicella Law Group, PLLC, she led a successful practice specializing in Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, and more. Denise has also served as General Counsel for Childtime Learning Centers, Inc., and as Outside General Counsel for Team Mental Health Services, Inc. Additionally, she has contributed to legal education as an adjunct professor at the University of Toledo School of Law, teaching marijuana law. Her dedication to providing comprehensive legal solutions and her extensive background in the field make her an exceptional advocate for her clients.
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Litigation, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment Law, Estate & Succession Planning, Municipal Law, Appellate Law, Michigan Cannabis Law, Real Estate
Education
- Juris Doctor, Wayne State University Law School, 1996
- Bachelor of Arts, French and Political Science, University of Michigan,1989
Admitted Jurisdictions
- Michigan
Publications
• Dr. Rob Streisfeld, “The Cannabis Conundrum” (2018) Chapter 2
• Culture Magazine, Legal Corner Contributor (2013 – 2019)
Associations
• State Bar of Michigan, Business Law Section
• State Bar of Michigan, Cannabis Law Section (Inaugural Member)
• Cannabis Business Association of Michigan, Founder and Board Member
• Michigan Cannabis Development Association, Founder, Board Member, and General Counsel (2014 – 2016)
• Partners in Dance, Western Michigan University, Board (2022 – 2025)
• Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Member
• Livingston County Bar Association, Member
• Registered Lobbyist, Michigan
Industry Expertise
• Business and Transactional Law
• Corporate Law
• Cannabis Law
Clerkships
• Law Extern, United States Customs Service, May 1995 – December 1995
Career Highlights
• Founder and Managing Partner of Pollicella Law Group, PLLC
• General Counsel, Childtime Learning Centers, Inc.
• Outside General Counsel, Team Mental Health Services, Inc.
• Adjunct Professor, University of Toledo School of Law
Languages
• English
• French