A law firm at the forefront of the psychedelics space.
Scientific innovation
is intersecting with evolving human consciousness and culture.
After four rewarding years of dedicated service to its clients, Plant Medicine Law Group, a New York-based psychedelics law firm, wound down in September 2024 and transitioned relationships and certain clients to Emerge Law Group, a leading Portland-based law firm with extensive expertise in cannabis and psychedelics. Emerge, like PMLG, aims to provide the high-quality services expected of a large law firm while maintaining the personalized approaches of a boutique practice.
Psychedelic businesses require experienced counsel.
Founded in 2020, PMLG had a demonstrated track record of advising psychedelic companies in the United States and internationally.
Our Approach
Both law firms specialize in advising psychedelic companies domestically and internationally. The transition builds upon the collaborative co-counsel arrangement that formed between Emerge and PMLG at the beginning of 2024 and is a significant step forward for the emerging psychedelics industry.
Founded in 2014, Emerge Law Group has established itself as a pioneer in the cannabis and psychedelics legal sectors. The firm’s attorneys played pivotal roles in drafting Oregon Ballot Measure 109, which legalized psilocybin services in Oregon, and Oregon Ballot Measure 91, which legalized recreational adult-use cannabis in the state. The transition of PMLG’s extensive network of relationships across the psychedelic industry and successful representation of some of the most innovative companies operating at the intersection of healthcare and psychedelics further enhances Emerge’s industry knowledge and provides clients access to additional top-tier attorneys.
“Emerge is thrilled for the opportunity to further solidify its relationship with PMLG clients and attorneys. The reasons for this transition go far beyond similar areas of practice. Both firms share a commitment to excellent client service and a deep wealth of knowledge in psychedelics. With this transition, PMLG’s clients who desire to engage Emerge can expect the personalized attention and quality services we provide to our clients,” said Kaci Hohmann, an attorney at Emerge Law Group.
“Emerge Law Group has been a leader in shaping the legal landscape for cannabis and psychedelics, and I couldn’t think of a more forward-thinking team capable of serving our clients in the manner that they’ve come to expect from PMLG,” said Adriana Kertzer, Co-Founder of PMLG.
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Mission Driven.
PMLG’s mission was to expand equitable access to psychedelics and cannabis plant medicine and help companies succeed in a complex, emerging market.
Experience Backed.
We combined the best practices of a large law firm with the flexibility, expert knowledge, and personalized approach of a boutique practice. The result was exceptional value for our clients.
Business Forward.
We were committed to empowering clients with the information and guidance needed to build the next generation of successful businesses.
Human Centered.
Beyond understanding our clients’ business, we wanted to understand the founders. We embraced complexity, encouraged innovation, and aligned ourselves with them.