Business Counsel for our Cannabis and Hemp Community

Shay Aaron Gilmore is an attorney based in San Francisco and works exclusively with operators and investors throughout the legal California cannabis and hemp supply chains.

Trusted California Lawyer Serving the Cannabis and Hemp Economy

A trusted California cannabis and hemp business attorney who understands the industries’ complexities, Shay Aaron Gilmore specializes in legal counsel for and representation of cannabis and hemp businesses and investors across the state. With over 20 years of a proven track record, Shay Aaron Gilmore is a trusted cannabis and hemp lawyer serving operators and investors with unswerving integrity.

Expertise Across California

Well-versed in California’s intricate cannabis and hemp laws and regulations, Shay Aaron Gilmore can navigate the legal landscape for you, whether you are a budding startup, an established enterprise, or an investor at any stage. The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore can help you ensure compliance, protect your interests, and facilitate growth in the commercial cannabis and hemp markets across California.

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Cannabis and Hemp Law Blog

California Marijuana Business Lawyer

Welcome to our blog section, where we bring you the latest legal news and insightful articles addressing the cannabis and hemp industry and movement.

The Cannabis Laws of the 2025 California Legislative Session

Shay Gilmore October 15, 2025

Although the 2025 California Legislative Session delivered only a handful of new cannabis laws, the bills that did get signed are poised to deliver significant

California’s Track-and-Trace System Goes on Trial in an Orange County Courtroom, With National Implications

Shay Gilmore September 30, 2025

The five-year legal showdown between Catalyst Cannabis and California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) over supply chain diversion is finally approaching a critical trial—one that

California Lawmakers Send Cannabis Bills to Newsom’s Desk, Including Excise Tax Rollback, and Hemp Products Integration

Shay Gilmore September 15, 2025

By the conclusion of the 2025 California Legislative Session this past weekend, state lawmakers had sent no fewer than five cannabis bills to Governor Newsom’s

Recent Studies and Surveys Undermine Myths about Cannabis Access and Use, Reveal Increasing Acceptance

Shay Gilmore August 31, 2025

With federal rescheduling rumors circulating, and the California Senate Appropriations Committee moving a crucial cannabis excise tax rollback measure to a vote on the California

The Cannabis Laws of the 2025 California Legislative Session

Shay Gilmore October 15, 2025

The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore

At this law firm, each client receives not just personalized attention but an undivided duty of loyalty. An attorney dedicated to the expansion of access to reliably tested, environmentally responsible, and socially equitable cannabis and hemp, Shay Aaron Gilmore offers comprehensive legal strategies tailored not just to your business objectives but to the shared vision of our cannabis and hemp community.

And this firm’s expertise extends beyond local markets to the rapidly developing cannabis and hemp markets across the United States and around the globe. The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore leverages a network of statewide, national, and international collaboration and leadership to deliver unparalleled legal counsel to the cannabis and hemp industries.

Contact The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore today to schedule a consultation and experience the difference a dedicated and knowledgeable California cannabis and hemp lawyer can make for your business.