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Gary Smith Delivers “Weed in the Workplace” Presentation for the Yavapai County Contractors Association
Many construction firms are grappling with Arizona’s laws on recreational and medical marijuana in their workplaces. To address the most common concerns and questions, attorney Gary Smith co-presented during a “Weed in the Workplace” panel for the Yavapai County Contractors Association.
Gary kicked off the panel by defining the three main points that […]
Az Business Recognizes Gary Smith as one of Arizona’s Top 100 Lawyers Two Years Counting
Boasting a diverse and respected legal career, Gary Smith was selected for Az Business’s Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for the second straight year.
A seasoned litigator, advisor, mediator and arbitrator, Gary focuses his practice on commercial matters, construction, cannabis, psychedelics and administrative law. He has represented a wide range of individual […]
Gary Smith Shares Insights at Arizona Cannabis Bar Association’s “Teaching the Happenings in Cannabis” Webinar
Lending insights into the latest developments in the industry, Guidant Law’s Gary Smith participated in Arizona Cannabis Bar Association’s “Teaching the Happenings in Cannabis” webinar featuring prominent leaders in the space. The presentation provided timely legal updates in family, dependency, criminal defense, dui and expungements, and Arizona’s social equity program.
The group […]
Psychedelic Trailblazer Gary Smith Earns Repeat Recognition on Top 200 Global Psychedelic Lawyers List
When Cannabis Law Report recognized the best and brightest minds in the industry on its second-annual Top 200 Global Psychedelic Lawyers and Policy & Regulatory Experts list, 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, […]
Guidant Law Firm Hires JoAnn Falgout and Eric Faas to Address Clients’ Growing Bankruptcy and Real Estate Needs
With bankruptcy filings rising steadily in recent months and commercial real estate booming as businesses flock to Phoenix, Tempe-based Guidant Law Firm hired JoAnn Falgout and Eric Faas as senior attorneys to support these burgeoning practice areas.
Although Falgout’s deep experience in commercial and appellate law enables her to counsel clients on […]
Gary Smith & JoAnn Falgout Shape the Next Generation of Attorneys by Speaking to ASU Students
Helping mentor the next generation of attorneys, Gary Smith and JoAnn Falgout recently shared career and industry insights with current and future Arizona State University law students as part of Guidant’s community outreach efforts.
Representing the Arizona Cannabis Business Association during a lunch event at ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, […]
Gary Smith Advises In Business Readers on Tightening Contracts Ahead of Global Supply Chain Delays
As global supply chain issues continue to prevent businesses from delivering their products and services on time and on budget, Gary Smith shared key recommendations for minimizing liability in an article for In Business.
Noting that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to revising contracts, Gary encouraged companies to tailor agreements to their […]
Scott Jensen’s Estate Planning Presentation Prepares SRP Employees for Retirement
To ensure employees are prepared for retirement, Salt River Project (SRP) invited Scott Jensen back for the sixth straight year to share key estate planning insights and updates. More than 300 employees attended the pre-retirement seminar, which also included experts in financial planning and human resources.
In addition to outlining recent changes to […]
Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report Recognize Guidant in 2023 Edition of Best Law Firms
In its 2023 ranking of more than 15,000 law firms nationwide, Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report honored Guidant in two influential practice areas. The firm was recognized regionally in Metropolitan Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency & Reorganization Law, and Metropolitan Tier 3 for Real Estate Law […]
Lamar Hawkins Educates Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust on Avoiding Bankruptcy
With high inflation and the recession putting pressure on businesses, Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust turned to Lamar Hawkins for insight on steps companies can take to avoid bankruptcy.
Lamar shared several strategies for slashing expenses and maximizing income, as well as ways to restructure debt and raise investment capital. He […]