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Thankyou to Matt for taking time out to discuss the new psychedelics program in Colorado and how it compares to Oregon’s program.
We also discuss what being a psychedelics lawyer means in terms of the practicalities of day to day work and also what it means in terms of how as a lawyer he now operates.
He also highlights how the Psychedelic Bar Association looks at the way way law is practised and how the body aims to use education to look at different ways of doing things
In short psychedelics law is more than just putting programs into effect and servicing clients but also a tool to looking at law itself and how it can change the status quo.
Matt began his career in Chicago with a national law firm, where he navigated layers of insurance coverage in multi-million dollar multi-state commercial litigation.
Following a brief time crafting policy in DC, Matt relocated to Denver, where he assumed a number of health-industry focused roles. He was a member of the healthcare practice group of an AmLaw100 firm, assistant general counsel to a health insurance company, and practiced corporate and regulatory law with a prominent boutique cannabis law firm before joining Antithesis.
His current practice primarily involves the law, business, policy, and (sometimes even) politics of drugs. Specifically, he focuses on psychedelics, cannabis, and other controlled substances, both in the context of healthcare/ wellness as well as drug policy reform.
Formed a Public Benefit Company collective for ketamine practitioners (including practice management, referrals, and insurance) along with related fundraising documents.
Advised out of state ketamine practitioner on application for Colorado facilitator license and formation of entity through which to operate Colorado therapy practice, including telehealth and licensure issues.
Assisted functional mushroom and superfood startup with entity formation, regulatory compliance, and business advisory services related to entry into regulated psilocybin market in Colorado review and drafting of licensing agreements.
Formed a nonprofit entity for psychedelic education platform focused on oncology end of life care.
Psychedelic Bar Association, Board Member
Natural Medicine Advisory Board Sub Committee on Public Health & Health Equity
International Cannabis Bar Association
American Health Lawyers Association
