Graham Pechenik

Graham Pechenik is a registered patent attorney and the founder of Calyx Law, a law firm specializing in cannabis and psychedelics related intellectual property. 

Graham has a BS from UCSD, choosing his Cognitive Neuroscience and Biochemistry majors after his first psychedelic experiences inspired deep curiosity about altered states of consciousness, and a JD from NYU, initially pursuing interests in bioethics and cognitive liberty. 

After a decade at big law firms defending and challenging patents for Fortune 500 companies across the agricultural, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech and technology industries, including working on several landmark patent cases, Graham started Calyx Law in 2016. 

Graham is also editor-at-large of Psychedelic Alpha, the founding steward of the IP Committee of the Psychedelic Bar Association, where he’s also on the Board of Directors, a member of Chacruna’s Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants, and an advisor to numerous organizations and venture funds.