Maurice Tafolla-Cunningham
Director of Licensing and Compliance
Maurice Tafolla-Cunningham is a regulatory expert specializing in the cannabis, hemp, tobacco and alcohol industries. Prior to joining KK Legal & Advisory Services, Maurice served as the Director of Licensing for STIIIZY, the most recognized cannabis company in the nation. His work at the forefront of the cannabis industry, combined with his experience advising companies across highly-regulated sectors, has made him a trusted advisor for businesses navigating complex, state and local regulatory frameworks.
Maurice’s practice focuses on helping companies achieve full regulatory compliance for existing operations and expansions into new markets. He has extensive expertise in regulatory issues, licensing, label compliance, direct to consumer sales (DTC), business strategy, and operational compliance.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Policy, University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts— Political Science, California State University Long Beach


