Craig Small – Clark Hill

Craig Small has more than 12 years of experience practicing cannabis law and litigation. As one of the first lawyers in the State of Colorado to dedicate his practice to cannabis law, he has worked with clients to develop best practices within the cannabis industry to achieve maximum business performance and strict regulatory compliance. His main practice areas include M&A transactions, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance, but his work with cannabis clients has allowed him to assist them in a variety of additional legal issues they face such as real estate transactions, labor and employment issues, and litigation.

Media Presence

• Podcasts
  • Blunt Business Podcast
    • June 12, 2024.  Kevin Williams & Craig Small, Attorneys at Clark Hill, discussed the recent changes in the classification of cannabis and their implications for international trade and the cannabis industry.
      • https://cannabisradio.com/audio/7919/1139002
    • July 31, 2024.  Craig Small, Attorney with Clark Hill returns for a discussion on the reclassification of cannabis and its far-reaching ramifications for the firearm industry. We explore the intricate legal conflicts between federal and state cannabis laws and their profound impact on gun owners.
      • https://cannabisradio.com/audio/7919/1217510
• Articles
  • The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: DEA Rescheduling Marijuana to Schedule III. Published by Clark Hill.  May 2, 2024 https://www.clarkhill.com/news-events/news/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-dea-rescheduling-marijuana-to-schedule-iii/
  • The Intersection Between Marijuana and the 2nd Amendment: What Gun Owners Need to Know. Published by Clark Hill. April 17, 2023 https://www.clarkhill.com/news-events/news/the-intersection-between-marijuana-and-the-2nd-amendment-what-gun-owners-need-to-know/
  • Two Fundamental Clauses in a Commercial Marijuana Business License. Published by Clark Hill. May 17, 2022 https://www.clarkhill.com/news-events/news/commercial-marijuana-leases-two-fundamental-clauses-to-address/
  • Three Keys to Success With Marijuana Regulatory Agencies. Published by Clark Hill. September 8, 2020 https://www.clarkhill.com/news-events/news/three-keys-to-success-with-marijuana-regulatory-agencies/
  • Why Intellectual Property Protection is Critical to Your Cannabusiness. Published by Clark Hill. May 26, 2020 https://www.clarkhill.com/news-events/news/why-intellectual-property-protection-is-critical-to-your-cannabusiness/

• Social Media
  • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigsmall/ Prolific posting regarding cannabis trends, innovations, market shifts and industry news.

Awards and Accolades

• On Sept. 27, 2023 at the 2nd Annual Benzinga Cannabis Awards in Chicago, Clark Hill was recognized as the “Best Cannabis Law Firm.”
• At the inaugural MjBizCon Emjay International Cannabis Awards ceremony on Nov. 30, 2023 Clark Hill received the first-ever “Cannabis Law Firm of the Year” Emjay.
• Crain’s Green Market Report named Clark Hill a “Notable Leader in Cannabis” for 2023.
• Clark Hill Cannabis Industry Group is ranked in Band 3 by Chambers USA in its nationwide 2023 rankings.

Publications

• The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: DEA Rescheduling Marijuana to Schedule III
• The intersection between marijuana and the 2nd amendment what gun owners need to know
• Commercial marijuana leases two fundamental clauses to address
• Three keys to success with marijuana regulatory agencies
• Why intellectual property protection is critical to your cannabusiness