Jared Schwass
Partner
Jared Schwass
Corporate and regulatory attorney advising cannabis and hemp businesses with practical, business-minded guidance across licensing, compliance, operations, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Jared Schwass is a corporate and regulatory attorney with a focus on emerging industries such as cannabis and hemp. With nine years of experience advising cannabis clients, he has represented companies of all sizes and stages, from startups to established national operators including Trulieve, PharmaCann, and Curaleaf.
Jared brings a practical, business-minded approach to helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks in a rapidly evolving industry. His work is grounded in helping clients make sound legal and operational decisions while keeping pace with changing rules and market realities.
In addition to advising private companies, Jared has worked with government agencies to support the preparation and implementation of cannabis regulatory programs. That dual perspective gives him valuable insight into both industry-side needs and regulatory expectations.
He is known for providing strategic, solution-oriented counsel that aligns legal guidance with operational goals and helps clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
Business-minded regulatory guidance for cannabis and hemp operators navigating growth and compliance
Deep Cannabis Industry Experience
With nearly a decade of experience in the cannabis sector, Jared has advised businesses across a wide spectrum, from early-stage startups to major national operators in highly regulated markets.
Practical Regulatory Strategy
He helps clients navigate complex and evolving regulatory frameworks with legal advice that is grounded in operational reality, commercial goals, and long-term business viability.
Government and Industry Perspective
Jared’s experience working with government agencies on cannabis regulatory program preparation and implementation gives him valuable insight into how regulations are built, interpreted, and applied.
Representative areas of legal and regulatory support
- Cannabis and hemp regulatory strategy
- Corporate guidance for emerging and regulated businesses
- Licensing and operational compliance support
- Regulatory framework analysis and implementation planning
- Strategic counsel for startups and national operators
- Business-minded legal support aligned with operational goals
- Government-facing and industry-facing cannabis program support
- Solution-oriented legal guidance for rapidly evolving industries
Work With Jared
Strategic legal guidance for cannabis and hemp businesses on corporate structure, regulatory compliance, licensing, and operational decision-making in fast-evolving markets.