Join us on July 17, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST

NASCUS is pleased to present the next session in our complimentary member webinar series, featuring:

• Deirdra O’Gorman, Empyreal Enterprises LLC
• Zane Gilmer, Taft Law

Together, they’ll examine:

• What the Schedule III rescheduling means for the state-approved cannabis industry
• Potential impacts on financial institutions and regulatory oversight
• Key legal and operational questions that remain unresolved
• What to expect as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve

Whether you’re involved in supervision, compliance, legal, or executive leadership, this webinar will provide valuable insight into one of the most significant developments affecting cannabis banking.

Attendance is free as a NASCUS member benefit. Please fill out the form below to participate.
A virtual meeting link will be sent out ahead of the webinar.

Guest Speakers

Deirdra O’Gorman,
Empyreal Enterprises LLC

Deirdra O’Gorman has 24 years of experience as a senior financial services executive. She has held numerous leadership positions, including CEO of a de novo financial institution and Market President for a nationally chartered bank, with $17 billion in assets. With her extensive banking experience, Ms. O’Gorman founded DX Consulting in 2014, where she works with financial institutions across the country providing a full-range of compliance and lending solutions. Since 2015, along with her consulting practice, Ms. O’Gorman has served as the CEO of The Fourth Corner Credit Union (4CCU). 4CCU is first credit union chartered in over 10 years in the state of Colorado. Most recently, Deirdra and her business partners founded Empyreal Logistics, a logistics company that provides transit, cash processing and onsite compliance solutions for financial institutions and businesses.

In 2016, Deirdra was named one of 20 “People to Watch” in the cannabis financial services industry and has been featured in articles by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, CNN and more. She is considered one of the foremost experts on banking and compliance for highly regulated industries. Through her work, she has become a nationally known speaker and can be found working with financial institutions, regulators, government agencies, entrepreneurs, and attorneys who are looking to gain a better understanding of emerging markets.

Zane Gilmer,
Taft Law

For Zane, litigation has been the foundation of his legal career from the very beginning. He was drawn to the practice by the challenge of solving complex problems and helping clients navigate difficult situations. Whether a matter involves a business dispute, regulatory investigation, or emerging legal issue, Zane enjoys digging into unfamiliar industries, developing creative strategies, and finding practical solutions to high-stakes challenges.

Zane has represented clients in investigations and enforcement actions brought by state and federal agencies, helping clients respond to civil investigative demands (CIDS) and subpoenas, manage risks, and develop strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. He has significant experience representing clients in inquiries from the Colorado Division of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), including the Division of Banking, Division of Securities, Division of Financial Services, as well as the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED).