Trish Zita and Jeannine LaRue Named to InsiderNJ’s 2021 Insider 100: Cannabis Power List

KZG is pleased to share that Trish Zita and Jeannine LaRue have both been named to InsiderNJ’s 2021 Insider 100: Cannabis Power List!

InsiderNJ’s Cannabis Power List names the top 100 most influential voices in New Jersey’s cannabis debate and whose advocacy helped to make adult-use legalization happen in New Jersey.

In naming Trish to the list, InsiderNJ said, “A blue chip lobbyist from Kaufman Zita, the firm which bears her name, Trish Zita is an early investor and board director at TerrAscend NJ, which opened two medical dispensaries since the last Cannabis Power List was published in June of 2019. Ms. Zita’s winning Rolodex (combined with an uncommon ability to convince municipalities to roll out the welcome mat) make Trish Zita a critical point person for anyone looking to score a cannabis license in NJ. The hundreds of applicants vying for a precious few (only 6) licenses endured an extremely rigorous and competitive application process. TerrAscend NJ’s applications,

quarterbacked by Trish Zita, took top marks in two (of three regions) and finished second in the only region they didn’t win.

That’s power.”

In naming Jeannine to the list, InsiderNJ said, “One of Trenton’s most valuable and venerable voices, Jeannine LaRue is also one of the most sought-after lobbyists for anyone looking for viable social equity programs in New Jersey’s cannabis industry. Her handwork helped TerrAscend dominate to competition to score a coveted dispensary license. Number 1 on last year’s InsiderNJ OUT 100 LGBT Power List, Jeannine LaRue is part of a long tradition of Queer people taking a lead to fix America’s badly broken cannabis laws.”

Trish and Jeannine sincerely appreciate this recognition and congratulate all the individuals named to this year’s list.

To see the complete list, click here.