GINA AUSTIN, FOUNDER
Gina Austin is the founder and managing partner of Austin Legal Group and is the head of the company’s Cannabis, Securities, and Corporate and Land Use Departments. Gina brings a wealth of practical experience and knowledge to her practice and clients as a result of her broad range of experience during her 25-year career.
Prior to starting Austin Legal Group, Gina was the General Counsel for California Vision, Inc., a start-up company in the water conservation space. Prior to joining California Vision, Gina was an associate attorney at Worley, Schwartz, Garfield, and Prairie, focusing on land use projects related to master-planned communities, zoning, redevelopment, and environmental issues.
Memberships
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, member of the Public Policy Committee and Cannabis working group
National Cannabis Industry Association, member
California Cannabis Industry Association, member
International Cannabis Bar Association, member
San Diego County Bar Association, member Land Use Law and Business & Corporate Law Sections
Education
J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Cum Laude
M.A., San Diego State University
B.A., San Diego State University