Jared Schwass

About

Corporate and regulatory attorney with a focus on emerging industries such as cannabis and hemp. With nine years of experience working with cannabis clients, I have represented companies of all sizes and types. From startups to established national companies, including Trulieve, PharmaCann, and Curaleaf, to assisting governments in preparing and implementing cannabis programs.

Practice Areas

Featured Clients

TrulievePharmaCann IncCuraleafGoodLife BrewingGrocery Outlet

Services

• Regulatory Diligence Assessment

  A focused review for investors, acquirers, and regulated businesses evaluating California targets, licenses, permits, contracts, and compliance posture before a deal or strategic expansion.
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• Fractional General Counsel for Regulated & Growth Companies

  Ongoing outside GC support for small and mid-size companies facing complex regulatory and commercial issues, including contracts, governance, risk management, and day-to-day legal questions across California.
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• California Cannabis & Regulated Markets Counsel

  End-to-end advice for cannabis and other regulated businesses on licensing, compliance, land use, enforcement risk, and strategic planning for operations and expansion in key California markets.
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"I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jared Schwass on multiple occasions over the course of his career. He has consistently been respectful, dependable, and transparent in all of our interactions. Jared goes above and beyond to ensure the work is done thoroughly and to my satisfaction always keeping my best interests in mind."

Work

• 
  Corporate Associate

  Fox Rothschild

  Oct 2019 - May 2021

Education

• California Western School of Law
  JD • 2014
• University of Redlands
  BA • 2009