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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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Of Counsel
Steve Schain
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Licensed in:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- Pennsylvania State University, BA
Education:
2019 National Law Journal “Finance, Banking, & Capital Markets Trailblazer” award winner Steve Schain represents entities, governments, and individuals in litigation, regulation, compliance, loan drafting, licensing applications, and entity formation. A nationally recognized financial services, consumer finance litigation, banking law, and cannabis law expert, Steve is a columnist for The Legal Intelligencer, New Jersey Law Journal, and Cannabis Business Executive. He serves as a court-appointed judge pro tempore and arbitrator.
Steve is also an Adjunct Faculty Member of and teaches “Cannabis Law” at Stockton University, one of only five universities offering a minor in Cannabis Studies. Steve serves on and makes regular presentations to the National Cannabis Industry Association, International Cannabis Bar Association, Pennsylvania Credit Union Association, Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Group, and Marijuana Business Daily. Steve also serves on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Washington State, Utah, and Philadelphia County administrative committees that draft and revise state and local cannabis-related regulations.
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Steve specializes in Regulatory Law and Corporate Law.
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Of Counsel
Steve Schain
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Licensed in:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- Pennsylvania State University, BA
Education:
2019 National Law Journal “Finance, Banking, & Capital Markets Trailblazer” award winner Steve Schain represents entities, governments, and individuals in litigation, regulation, compliance, loan drafting, licensing applications, and entity formation. A nationally recognized financial services, consumer finance litigation, banking law, and cannabis law expert, Steve is a columnist for The Legal Intelligencer, New Jersey Law Journal, and Cannabis Business Executive. He serves as a court-appointed judge pro tempore and arbitrator.
Steve is also an Adjunct Faculty Member of and teaches “Cannabis Law” at Stockton University, one of only five universities offering a minor in Cannabis Studies. Steve serves on and makes regular presentations to the National Cannabis Industry Association, International Cannabis Bar Association, Pennsylvania Credit Union Association, Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Group, and Marijuana Business Daily. Steve also serves on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Washington State, Utah, and Philadelphia County administrative committees that draft and revise state and local cannabis-related regulations.
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Steve specializes in Corporate Law and Regulatory Law.
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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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