
Marc Hauser, Purveyor of Cannabis Musings on Substack
Marc Hauser is a widely respected cannabis voice– and my friend. Formerly Chair of the cannabis practice at Reed Smith LLP and longtime personal deal counsel to investor Sam Zell at Equity Group Investment, Marc has overseen billions in capital markets and M&A deals. He currently serves as Chief of Staff at Jardín, a leading cannabis dispensary in Las Vegas, and teaches cannabis law at both Northwestern and UNLV. Through his popular newsletter Cannabis Musings, Marc delivers sharp takes on policy, market shifts, and industry strategy—all grounded in experience, realism, and wit.