Watkins & Eager drafted Mississippi’s medical marijuana initiative, also serving as counsel and senior advisor to the campaign for the measure. The constitutional amendment was approved in November of 2020 with 74% of the vote and by all 82 counties in the largest vote for a constitutional amendment in Mississippi history. Watkins & Eager’s practice group leader is recognized as Mississippi’s only lawyer included in the Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers (2021-22).
Our firm is now leading a collaborative effort to establish Mississippi’s medical marijuana program through the legislative and regulatory process. Our firm is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate complex legal and regulatory issues while providing solutions for business in this new marketplace. We are prepared to assist our clients in a multitude of areas related to launching a successful medical marijuana business including real estate, zoning, employment, tax, corporate formation, government relations and regulatory compliance with more than 125 years of experience as a full-service law firm.