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New Drug Therapies

We provide expert legal counsel to new drug therapy businesses.

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Leaders at the Forefront of the National and Global Cannabis and Psychedelics Industries

Providing industry-expert legal planning, regulatory support, corporate guidance, and compliance strategies, we help our clients build the durable legal frameworks they need for long-term growth and success.

Since 2010, we have been assisting new drug therapy businesses in navigating rapidly evolving regulations and policies, not only across the many U.S. states that have implemented legalizing legislation but also in Canada, Australia, Mexico, and the European Union, where similar progress is being made. Our new drug therapies team is regularly consulted by legislators and members of the judiciary and publishes industry-leading opinions that help educate operators, legislators, and the public.

As in all areas in which we operate, our new drug therapies attorneys leverage their business knowledge and international networks to help our clients develop cost-effective legal strategies that support global business objectives.

A Decade of Leadership

2010

Begin representing cannabis business clients in Washington under then-existing medical cannabis laws.

2010

Aaron Pelley named Rising Star by Law & Politics

2011

Begin representing cannabis business clients in Oregon under then-existing medical cannabis laws.

2012

Expand into the California cannabis market and represent cannabis non-profits pursuant to the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 and the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act.

2012

Launch the Canna Law Blog.

2013

Assist multiple financial institutions in complying with the 2014 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Guidelines regarding banking state-licensed cannabis companies.

2014

Aaron Pelley named Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Aaron Pelley named Rising Star by Law & Politics

2015

Host first ever nationwide tribal cannabis conference at the Tulalip Resort and Casino with more than 800 people and more than 400 tribal council authorities in attendance.

2015

Secure first ruling from the Washington State Bar Association holding that lawyers may ethically represent cannabis businesses.

2015

Harris Sliwoski is appointed to the initial Oregon Liquor Control Commission Rulemaking Advisory Committee for pending adult use marijuana program.

2015

Harris Sliwoski opens Portland, Oregon office.

2015

Aaron Pelley named Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Aaron Pelley named Rising Star by Law & Politics

2016

Vince Sliwoski teaches a cannabis law course at Lewis & Clark Law School – among the first such courses offered in the nation.

2016

Aaron Pelley named Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Aaron Pelley named Rising Star by Law & Politics

2017

Harris Sliwoski begins informal advisory relationship with Office of Earl Blumenauer (D- Oregon) regarding federal cannabis legalization issues and strategy.

2017

Aaron Pelley named Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers

2017

Aaron Pelley named Rising Star by Law & Politics

2018

Aaron Pelley named Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers

2019

Harris Sliwoski is retained by the National Credit Union Administration to provide advice and guidance regarding banking cannabis and hemp customers.

2019

Aaron Pelley named Top 30 Cannabis Litigator by MG Retailer Magazine

2019

Aaron Pelley named Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers

2020

Harris Sliwoski launches its ketamine practice group.

2020

Aaron Pelley named Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers

2021
2021

Vince Sliwoski named in Chambers 2021 Guide for the first of several years

2021

Aaron Pelley named Top 200 Cannabis Lawyer by Cannabis Law Review

2021

Aaron Pelley named Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers

2021

Aaron Pelley named Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters

2022

Aaron Pelley named Top 200 Cannabis Lawyer by Cannabis Law Review

2022

Aaron Pelley named Top Ten Best Cannabis Lawyer by MJ SEO Agency

2022

Aaron Pelley named Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers

2022

Aaron Pelley named Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters

2023

Aaron Pelley named Top 200 Cannabis Lawyer by Cannabis Law Review

2023

Aaron Pelley named Top 200 Psychedelic Lawyer by Cannabis Law Review

2023

Aaron Pelley named Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters

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