Harris Sliwoski Welcomes Jared Schwass
Harris Sliwoski is pleased to announce that Jared Schwass has joined the firm as an attorney in our California office.
Jared advises entrepreneurs, investors, startups, and established companies operating in highly regulated industries, with a particular focus on the cannabis sector. His practice includes corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, licensing, land use, and outside general counsel services.
Before joining Harris Sliwoski, Jared served as lead California regulatory counsel at a top Am Law 100 firm, where he advised some of the nation’s largest cannabis companies on licensing, compliance, land use, enforcement matters, and regulatory due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Throughout his career, he has worked on transactions representing billions of dollars in aggregate cannabis industry deal value.
Jared also brings valuable government experience to the firm. As Deputy County Counsel for Mendocino County, he advised on the development, interpretation, and implementation of local cannabis regulations, providing firsthand insight into how regulatory agencies approach licensing, compliance, and policy development.
Most recently, Jared founded and led his own practice, serving as outside general counsel to regulated businesses throughout California. He advised clients on corporate governance, commercial agreements, regulatory strategy, and business expansion, helping companies navigate every stage of growth—from local permitting to multi-state operations.
Jared’s addition further strengthens Harris Sliwoski’s nationally recognized cannabis and corporate practices, expanding our ability to help clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks, sophisticated transactions, and strategic business growth in California and across the United States.
Welcome, Jared!
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