When Cannabis Law Report recognized the best and brightest minds in the industry on its fourth-annual Top 200 Global Cannabis Lawyers list for 2023, Gary Smith once again was honored among fellow innovators in policy, corporate, regulatory and criminal law.
Selected for his legal acumen, thought leadership and activism, Gary is no stranger to Cannabis Law Report rankings — he also appears on the organization’s 2022 and 2023 lists of Global Top 200 Psychedelic Lawyers.
Founder and President of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, Gary Smith is a leading cannabis attorney in Arizona who frequently shares insights for industry publications and organizations as well as national and Arizona media. As a seasoned litigator, advisor, mediator and arbitrator, he assists cannabis clients in uncovering opportunities, overcoming challenges and navigating the cannabis industry’s complex legal landscape. Gary consistently advocates for cannabis policy progress and mentors fellow Arizona lawyers in cannabis-related matters through ethical education and networking initiatives.