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We are a minority and woman-owned corporate law firm for clients from start-ups to established businesses. We can’t wait to meet you and help move your business forward!
So, ready to meet the team?
Meet Our Visionaries
We are a minority and woman-owned corporate law firm for clients from start-ups to established businesses. We can’t wait to meet you and help move your business forward!
So, ready to meet the team?
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Bridget
Hill-Zayat
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Licensed in:
- Rutgers Law School
- University of Pennsylvania, BA and Masters in Public Finance
Education:
Bridget's practice focuses on regulated commodities with a focus on the energy and cannabis industries. Specifically, she takes cannabis companies from cradle to grave, from incorporation and license applications to compliance practices to sales. Bridget advises successful applicants on improving their energy efficiency, applying for state tax credit programs, liaising with regulators, and handling the ongoing regulatory issues relevant to a cannabis business. Bridget was selected to participate in Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach's regulatory cannabis conference convened to develop standards and methods
for cannabis policy in Pennsylvania.
Bridget participated in the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission’s industry and government working group on edibles and regularly testifies for states like Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania on the development of legal cannabis markets. Her speaking engagements include Marijuana Business Daily, the National Cannabis Bar Association, Accelerate Cannabis, CannaGather, and Women Grow. In 2019, Bridget was listed as a Cannabis Law Trailblazer by The National Law Journal.
In addition to being a lawyer, Bridget is also a Cannabis Policy professor at Stockton University in New Jersey.
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Bridget specializes in Regulatory Law and Corporate Law.
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Member
Bridget Hill-Zayat
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Licensed in:
- Rutgers Law School
- University of Pennsylvania, BA and Masters in Public Finance
Education:
Bridget's practice focuses on regulated commodities with a focus on the energy and cannabis industries. Specifically, she takes cannabis companies from cradle to grave, from incorporation and license applications to compliance practices to sales.
Bridget advises successful applicants on improving their energy efficiency, applying for state tax credit programs, liaising with regulators, and handling the ongoing regulatory issues relevant to a cannabis business.
Bridget was selected to participate in Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach's regulatory cannabis conference convened to develop standards and methods
for cannabis policy in Pennsylvania.
Bridget participated in the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission’s industry and government working group on edibles and regularly testifies for states like Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania on the development of legal cannabis markets. Her speaking engagements include Marijuana Business Daily, the National Cannabis Bar Association, Accelerate Cannabis, CannaGather, and Women Grow. In 2019, Bridget was listed as a Cannabis Law Trailblazer by The National Law Journal.
In addition to being a lawyer, Bridget is also a Cannabis Policy professor at Stockton University in New Jersey.
Get started
Bridget specializes in Regulatory Law and Corporate Law.
Get to know Bridget
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“Since the moment we engaged the team, Emily, Catia, and the team at Smart Counsel they felt like a part of our team. Their expertise and knowledge have been a tremendous resource to us but beyond that, their responsiveness and willingness to help us brainstorm and problem-solve around a variety of issues has been paramount to our early success.”
Business Owner ~ Securities Law + Cannabis Law
We are a full-service corporate firm backed by a team of lawyers ready to support you at every level of your business evolution.
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