Scheril Murray Powell
Attorney and Legal Advisor
Scheril Murray Powell, Esq., is a prominent legal professional specializing in agricultural, cannabis, dietary supplement, regulatory, and trade law at Doumar, Allsworth, Laystrom, Voigt, Adair, and Dishowitz LLP. She serves as the International First Vice President and Local 12 President of The Ethiopian World Federation, Inc., and is the Founder of the Cannabis HR Council. Scheril chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee of the ASTM International D37 Committee on Cannabis and is on the Board of Patients Out of Time. Scheril is recognized internationally for her work on Global Tribal Community Rights and the Sacramental Use of Cannabis, previously serving as COO of the JUSTÜS Foundation and Chair of the Broward County Medical Marijuana Advisory Board. She has been named one of Florida’s Top 12 Cannabis Attorneys by The Daily Business Review and included in High Times’ 100 Most Influential African Americans in Drug and Cannabis Policy. As a Florida-licensed Hemp Farmer and Research Farmer for the University of Florida, Scheril is committed to advocacy and community service. She also leads the consulting firm Green Sustainable Strong, LLC, volunteers with the Winrock Foundation to train farmers in Africa, and teaches at her son’s school. Her career reflects a strong commitment to excellence and social justice.
