Courtney Barnes

Courtney Barnes is a legal professional with extensive experience in the cannabis and hemp sectors. Currently serving as a Partner and Counsel at Feldman Legal Advisors since December 2021, Courtney also holds the position of General Counsel for the Society for Psychedelic Outreach, Reform, and Education, and is a board member for the Heroic Hearts Project. Prior to these roles, Courtney co-founded Barnes Caplan LLP, a specialized law firm in Denver focused on hemp business and policy, and provided policy advice at Decriminalize Nature. Earlier experience includes working as an Associate Attorney at Vicente Sederberg LLP, specializing in Hemp and Cannabinoid Licensing, and various roles in legal intern positions and marketing within the cannabis industry. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law and a B.A. in Psychology and Mass Communications from the University of South Florida.