Jonathan Havens

Jonathan Havens is the managing partner of the Baltimore office and co-chair of both the Cannabis Law and Food, Beverage & Agribusiness practices at Saul Ewing LLP. He counsels public and private company cannabis operators, ancillary service and product providers, investors, management companies, and various other entities that are affected by federal and state cannabis laws. Since 2019, Chambers USA has recognized Jonathan as one of America’s leading lawyers in cannabis law. In 2021, Law360 selected Jonathan as a cannabis law rising star. He is regularly interviewed by mainstream and trade press outlets, alike. Before entering private practice, Jonathan served as a regulatory counsel with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, where he focused on compliance and enforcement related to promotion, advertising, and labeling. Prior to law school, Jonathan served as a legislative aide in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.