Step into a thrilling exposé of the legal cannabis industry and the hidden dangers that plague the legal world.

Authentic, hard-hitting, and profoundly thought-provoking, this riveting real-life legal thriller offers an incendiary exposé of the turmoil and hidden dangers behind the trailblazing legalization of the cannabis industry - shining a light on the legal battleground that’s unfolding across America. Seen through the eyes of Anne van Leynseele, one of America’s leading cannabis lawyers, this illuminating true account throws you head-first into her world, sharing her life-changing experiences in this burgeoning industry.

Breaking through the media hype and myth, Cultivating Crime reveals a behind-the-scenes look behind the public debate, reflecting on the struggle cannabis visionaries need to overcome within the nuanced inner workings and duplicity in this gray area of the law. As the first-ever memoir of its kind, van Leynseele’s story provides a cautionary tale, pulling back the curtain on the systemic problems within legal marijuana, the institutional sexism still lurking in the legal profession, and the biases that lead to white-collar criminals exploiting the system and getting away with it. 

Perfect for legal professionals, cannabis enthusiasts, lawmakers, and anybody interested in the complex systems that form the backbone of America’s legal system, Cultivating Crime challenges the status quo and serves as a rallying cry for reform. Through riveting narrative nonfiction, van Leynseele recounts her story, highlighting the corruption behind her beloved industry and calling for greater integrity, equality, and ethics in the legal world.