Psychedelics & Policy: Exploring Legal Pathways and Advocacy Opportunities

Video Feb 2025
Curious about the evolving legal landscape of psychedelics in the U.S.? This online event is your opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local laws governing the possession, use, manufacture, and administration of psychedelics. Explore the dynamic policy reform movements sweeping the nation, and get an insider’s look at groundbreaking programs like Oregon’s psilocybin access initiative and Colorado’s upcoming natural medicine program.
 
We break down enacted and proposed legislation, highlight key protections, and discuss the latest federal regulatory developments. Whether you’re a psychonaut, advocate, or industry professional, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge to navigate and engage with the psychedelics space.
 
By the end of this session, you’ll not only understand the U.S. regulation of psychedelics but also discover exciting opportunities to contribute to this transformative movement. Don’t miss out—join us and be part of the future of psychedelics!
 
Speaker Bio Courtney Barnes is a Partner at Feldman Legal Advisors PLLC where she specializes in advising clients on regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic operational matters relating to the production and distribution of highly regulated compounds in emerging industries. Her legal expertise includes providing bespoke regulatory compliance guidance, including licensing, distribution, and advertising strategy to consumer-packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers, retailers, and ancillary service providers. She is licensed to practice law in California, Colorado, and Texas. In addition to her legal practice, Courtney provides a variety of advisory services to the psychedelics ecosystem. She serves as General Counsel for Heroic Hearts Project Inc., and is an advisory board member of multiple advocacy organizations. Courtney was a lead drafter of Denver’s Psilocybin Decriminalization Initiative (the nation’s first successful voter-initiated psychedelic policy reform ordinance) and has extensive experience drafting state and local policy relating to the regulation of cannabis and psychedelics.