Jean E. Smith-Gonnell Selected to Law360’s 2026 Cannabis Editorial Board

Jean E. Smith-Gonnell was recently named to Law360’s 2026 Cannabis Editorial Board, in which she will help shape the publication’s coverage of the cannabis industry. She is one of nine Board Members.

Jean is a seasoned legal practitioner in the cannabis industry, with over 15 years of experience practicing across multiple states, including previously founding her own cannabis-focused law firm in Denver. With foundational knowledge of practicing in the industry-pioneering state of Colorado and at one point representing approximately 15% of all licensed marijuana businesses in the state, she is well-positioned to provide guidance on cannabis law as states across the nation begin to adopt much of Colorado’s regulatory model.

Law360 editorial advisory boards are comprised of select industry leaders who provide the publication’s reporters with feedback on how to improve coverage of their industry and answer questions section editors may have. Selections to editorial advisory boards are made based on an attorney’s experience and significant achievements in their respective field.

See the full list of Law360’s 2026 editorial board members here.

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.

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