About Nekima Levy Armstrong
Nekima Levy Armstrong is a nationally recognized civil rights attorney, activist, and cannabis entrepreneur. She spent 13 years as a law professor at the University of St. Thomas, founded the award-winning Community Justice Project, and served as Minneapolis NAACP president (2015-2016).
She founded Dope Roots while recovering from neurosurgery — a Black woman-owned Minnesota cannabis company specializing in low-dose hemp-derived THC products. She was named Minnesota Attorney of the Year (2014) and chairs the MN State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Notable Credentials
- J.D., University of Illinois College of Law
- Former President, Minneapolis NAACP (2015-2016)
- Minnesota Attorney of the Year (2014)
- 50 Under 50 Most Influential Law Professors of Color
- Full Professor of Law, University of St. Thomas (2003-2016)
- Chairs MN State Advisory Committee to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
- Author: J is for Justice (children's book)
Speaking History
Has appeared at:
CannaCon Midwest St. Paul 2024
Quick Info
Role
Founder & CEO, Dope Roots
Topic Area
Social Equity
Location
US
Type
Speaker