Isaac Cheng
About Isaac Cheng
Isaac Cheng serves as the Director of Compliance for US and Incubator Markets at Canopy Growth Corporation, where he manages regulatory affairs and engages with regulators on hemp and THC regulations. He has an extensive legal background, including roles at Stanford Law School and the New York State Attorney General's Office.
Work at Canopy Growth
Isaac Cheng serves as the Director of Compliance for the US and Incubator Markets at Canopy Growth Corporation. He has been in this role since 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California. In his current position, he manages two regulatory affairs staff and focuses on areas such as data privacy, import/export regulations, food and drug law, promotions, and environmental compliance. Cheng has played a significant role in advising on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of over 30 new edible and topical products. He also provides legal counsel for three key subsidiaries that focus on non-THC beverages, topicals, and vape products.
Education and Expertise
Isaac Cheng holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. He later earned a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law, completing his studies from 2005 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in compliance and regulatory affairs, particularly in the cannabis industry.
Background
Before his current role at Canopy Growth, Isaac Cheng gained extensive legal experience in various positions. He worked as a Lecturer-in-Law and Clinical Supervising Attorney at Stanford Law School from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as an Assistant Attorney General at the Office of the New York State Attorney General for nine years, from 2008 to 2017. Cheng also held positions as a Summer Law Clerk at Herbert Smith in London and at the Environmental Defense Fund in Boulder, Colorado. His early career included a role as a Paralegal at Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP.
Regulatory Affairs and Advocacy
In his role at Canopy Growth, Isaac Cheng meets with regulators to suggest changes in hemp and THC regulations. His involvement in regulatory affairs highlights his commitment to shaping the legal landscape of the cannabis industry. Cheng's advocacy work aims to ensure compliance with evolving regulations while promoting the interests of the company and its product offerings.