Known for his legal expertise in the cannabis and psychedelics space, Gary Smith provided a glimpse into three topics in a presentation to the Phoenix Psychedelic Society: recent confirmation psychedelic mushrooms date back to the Cretaceous period and the age of dinosaurs; recent settlement between The Church of the Eagle and The Condor and the Drug Enforcement Administration; and the Florida civil verdict against Soul Quest.
Founder and President of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, Gary is a leading cannabis and psychedelics 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 and fellow attorneys in uncovering opportunities, overcoming challenges and navigating the cannabis industry’s complex legal landscape.