Karina A. Bashir
An accomplished attorney and thought leader, I am working to support a new paradigm of care and equity at the intersection of law, ethics, and psychedelics.
Currently, I am Of Counsel with Antithesis Law, PC, and work with the North Star Project on ethics and business best practices. I also serve on the Board of Directors of the Psychedelic Bar Association and as steward of the Religious Use Committee.
A Fulbright Scholar and Gates Cambridge Scholar, I hold 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.
My Services
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Author, "The Promise of Nagoya: Indigenous Reciprocity in the Psychedelic Renaissance," Georgetown International Law Journal (December 2024).
Speaker, “Building Resilient Psychedelic Culture,” Discovery Sessions (April 2024)
Author, “Momentum is Not Enough: A Call for Consistency in Psychedelic Legislation,” Bill of Health, Harvard Law Petrie-Flom Center (August 2024)
Speaker, “Psychedelics & Legality, Accessibility, and Equity,” Psychedelic Insights (October 2024)
Contributing Author, “2022 Brings ESG Disclosure Challenges For Asset Managers,” Law360 Expert Analysis (February 2022)
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Of Counsel with Antithesis Law, PC, I provide guidance on a range of core business and regulatory services, including corporate formation, contract review and drafting, insurance advice, dispute resolution, and fractional general counsel services.
Top 200 Global Psychedelic Lawyers and Policy & Regulatory Experts Guide (2025) Recognized in the 4th edition of the Global Top 200 Psychedelic Lawyers Directory for outstanding contributions to the field of psychedelic law and policy.
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As a leading voice on regulatory matters and best practices, I advise and collaborate with impactful organizations in the industry to develop and improve business guidelines related to:
Reciprocity & Benefits Sharing
Health Access & Equity
Environmental Sustainability & Stewardship
Transparency & Accountability
Operational Ethics
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I support aspiring lawyers with the law school application process, and guide mid-career professionals in realigning their skills with purposeful, soul-centered work.
I apply my experience from high-pressure, elite institutions to help people in high-stress careers attune to a more aligned way of being of service to the world.
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Top 200 Global Psychedelic Lawyers and Policy & Regulatory Experts Guide (2025)
Recognized in the 4th edition of the Global Top 200 Psychedelic Lawyers Directory for outstanding contributions to the field of psychedelic law and policy.Salzburg Cutler Law Fellow (2020)
Awarded by the Cutler Center for the Rule of Law in association with the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law. Selected as one of 55 law students nationwide to participate in the Salzburg Cutler Fellows Program, a unique initiative bringing together students and global leaders in international law and policy.South Asian Bar Association Public Interest Fellow (2019)
Recognized by the South Asian Bar Association of DC (SABA DC) for contributions to public interest law while working with the U.S. Department of Justice.Human Rights Center Student Fellow (2018)
Awarded by the UC Berkeley School of Law Human Rights Center. As a fellow, supported Advocates Abroad in Greece by providing legal services to refugees and asylum seekers, leading projects like a digital "legalese dictionary" for interpreters, and conducting research on the safety of refugee camps.Gates Cambridge Scholar (2015)
Selected as one of 90 scholars worldwide by the Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a Master’s in International Relations and Politics at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship recognizes exceptional academic ability, leadership, and a commitment to improving the lives of others.Fulbright Scholar (2013)
Awarded by the U.S. State Department for an English Teaching and Research Fulbright Award in Bahrain. Taught at Arabian Gulf University and conducted research on labor law and the experiences of migrant workers.
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