Jean E. Smith-Gonnell Discusses Cannabis Legislation at CBA-CLE Cannabis Symposium
Partner Jean E. Smith-Gonnell recently shared insights into the intersection of cannabis legislation and second amendment rights in her presentation, “Lawyers, Guns, and Money: Second Amendment Rights and Cannabis.” The presentation took place at Continuing Legal Education in Colorado’s (CBA-CLE) 10th Annual Cannabis Symposium.
The conference discussed key legal and regulatory developments in the industry, analyzed economic predictions for cannabis businesses in 2026, and highlighted trending focuses for state and federal enforcement. Additionally, state regulators and government officials provided direct updates on policy and regulation.
Learn more about the symposium here.
With more than 15 years of experience in the cannabis industry, Jean focuses her cannabis practice on corporate, regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters for dispensaries, growers, receivers, investors, and other industry stakeholders. She assists clients in disputes, maintaining regulatory compliance, cannabis licensing, mitigating legal risks, establishing and reorganizing their companies, and day-to-day operations.
Continuing Legal Education in Colorado is a nonprofit corporation associated with the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations, providing organized and affordable legal education programs for professionals in Colorado. The organization presents over 100 live programs each year and has published more than 60 handbooks and practice manuals in a wide variety of practice areas.
