Chicago Atlantic appointed former FLUENT Cannabis CEO Robert Beasley as partner, head of restructuring. Beasley will be responsible for supporting the firm’s ongoing commitment to value creation and operational excellence across its portfolio.
Beasley is an attorney, entrepreneur and business executive with a proven track record of leading organizations and shaping policy in highly regulated industries, including the emerging cannabis market. A Florida native, he co-founded the law firm Litvak, Beasley, Wilson & Ball in 2001, where he specialized in commercial, regulatory law and business strategy. He went on to play a pivotal role in shaping Florida’s medical cannabis landscape, actively participating in the legislative and rulemaking processes of the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act. In 2016, he supported Florida’s Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative (Amendment 2) and joined the initial board of managers for the state’s leading independent cannabis physician clinic group, expanding patient access. The following year, he was appointed to the board of one of Florida’s first licensed cannabis operators.
Most recently, from 2020 to 2025, Beasley served as CEO of FLUENT Cannabis, a vertically integrated multi-state operator. During his tenure, he expanded the company’s retail footprint, optimized cultivation and production capabilities, strengthened its market position in Florida and led its entry into the New York market. With a career spanning law, policy and executive leadership, Beasley brings a proven track record of driving growth, advancing patient access and guiding organizations through complex regulatory landscapes.
“I am excited to join the Chicago Atlantic team with whom I have worked with to great success while in the cannabis space,” Beasley said. “Their team is extremely proficient and approach business relationships with the high level of integrity that aligns with my own personal values.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Robert to Chicago Atlantic,” Tony Cappell, partner at Chicago Atlantic, said. “He brings a unique combination of legal, operational and regulatory expertise and will partner with our investment and leadership teams to guide businesses through transition, enhance performance, and unlock long-term growth opportunities.”
