Description
This workshop, led by Karina Bashir, an attorney and thought leader in the psychedelic field, is designed for healthcare providers and students looking to understand the evolving legal frameworks of psychedelics. Participants will receive a comprehensive overview of U.S. and global regulations, with a focus on their implications for healthcare settings. The workshop will also delve into business best practices related to reciprocity, benefit sharing, health equity, and ethical governance. An interactive Q&A session will provide an opportunity for discussion and engagement in this rapidly growing field.
Instructor
Karina Bashir is an accomplished attorney and thought leader with a specialized focus on the intersection of law, business ethics, and psychedelics. As counsel with Antithesis Law, PC, she provides guidance on a range of core business and regulatory services, including corporate formation, contract review and drafting, regulatory compliance, insurance advice, best practices guidance, dispute resolution, and fractional general counsel services. Her legal practice encompasses emerging issues in the psychedelic arena alongside Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory, enforcement, and litigation issues, AML and FCPA compliance and internal investigations, as well as international human rights.
With nearly a decade of experience in human rights, working extensively with refugees and migrant populations in both the United States and the Middle East, Karina has consistently advocated for marginalized communities. This experience shapes her view that the legalization and regulation of psychedelics should be recognized as a human rights issue, driven by her belief in the significant healing potential of psychedelic medicine. As a human rights advocate in psychedelics, Karina is passionate about improving safe and equitable access to psychedelics through developing best practices and enhancing industry accountability and transparency. As a leading voice on regulatory matters and best practices, she advises and collaborates with impactful organizations in the industry to develop and improve business guidelines. Her enduring commitment to social justice and intellectual curiosity continue to propel her leadership and advocacy in the psychedelic field.
Karina sits on the Board of Directors of the Psychedelic Bar Association and is a steward of the Religious Use Committee. She is a Fulbright Scholar and Gates Cambridge Scholar, holding a Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law, a Master of Philosophy in International Relations from the University of Cambridge, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan.
Learning Objectives
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Summarize key U.S. and global regulations on psychedelics by completing a quiz with at least 80% accuracy, covering at least five major regulations or legal frameworks
- List at least three implications of changing psychedelic laws on healthcare settings
- Identify and explain five best practices and ethical considerations.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
