The Cannabis, Alcohol and Psychedelics Law Section presents
The 'Sin' Industries: Tech
& Compliance in 2026
Current Ethical and Practical Considerations for Advising in Cannabis and Psychedelics
as of 1/5/26 date changed from 1/29/26 to 2/18/26
| Date |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
MCLE Registration
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Note: MCLE Registration will re-open 30 minutes prior to start of each panel. |
| In-Person Program |
1:30 - 4:45 p.m. |
| Wine & Cheese Reception |
4:45 - 6:00 p.m. |
| MCLE |
3 Hours of which 1 Hour is in Legal Ethics and 1 Hour is in Technology |
Location
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BASF Conference Center
50 Fremont Street, Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA |
The cannabis and psychedelics landscapes are rapidly shifting and constantly evolving. What appears “legal” can often be more of a grey area, if not outright prohibited, so attorneys need to be able to effectively advise clients who wish to work in these fields. In this ½ day program, we will explore the reasons to stay out of a courtroom, the considerations you should make before advising around psychedelics, and address the elephant in the room: AI.
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | MCLE: 1 Hour
Panel I: ADR in Emerging Markets: Important Unique Considerations
Speakers
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Tim Alger
Alger Law |
Lara DeCaro
Bond Legal & Dispute Resolutions |
Nicole Howell
The Law Office of Nicole Howell |
Topics
- Unique Considerations for Each of Cannabis, Alcohol, and Psychedelics
- Choosing a Form of Dispute Resolution
- Privacy and Filings Concerns
- Draft Clause Considerations and Samples
- Avoiding Disputes: Relational Contracting
Time: 2:40 - 3:40 p.m.| MCLE: 1 Hour in Legal Ethics
Panel II: Ethical Considerations Around Advising Psychedelic Companies
Speaker
Topics
- State and Federal Law & Guidance
- Practical Considerations to Your Business
- What You Should Include in That Engagement Letter
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. | MCLE: 1 Hour in Technology
Panel III: New Tech Tools for Lawyers: What They Mean and Steps to Take
Speaker