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.

I serve as Of Counsel with Antithesis Law, PC, where I advise on a wide range of legal and business matters, including corporate formation, risk mitigation, contract drafting, compliance, dispute resolution, and best practices. As a leader in ethics and best practices, I work closely with organizations to develop dynamic, living guidelines that promote accountability, integrity, and a values-aligned approach to growth. Additionally, I sit on the Board of Directors of the Psychedelic Bar Association and am a steward of the Religious Use Committee.

In parallel, I am engaged at the intersection of Islamic thought and psychedelic traditions. Guided by the belief that psychedelics can be a bridge for spiritual and psychological healing within Muslim communities, I explore obstacles to access and the potentiality of Islamic mysticism, or Sufism, with psychedelic practice. Moreover, my work considers how these traditions can inform and shape healing practices within the broader wellness community. 

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.

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My Services

  • Podcast, “Karina Bashir on Psychedelics, Islam, and Human Rights,” Psychedelics Today (July 2025)

    Podcast, “Karina Bashir, Antithesis Law. Her work developing ESG & Corporate Practice Blueprints in the New Psychedelics Ecosystem,” Cannabis Law Report (February 2025)

    Podcast, “Psychedelics, Islam, and Sufi Mysticism with Karina Bashir,” Psychedelics Without Borders (July 2025)

    Speaker, “Approaches to Psychedelic Legislation: Ethical and Equitable Considerations,” Psychedelic Culture, Chacruna Institute (March 2025)

    Speaker, “Islam and Psychedelic Practice,” Psychedelics and Monotheistic Traditions:
    Sacramental Practice and Legal Recognition, Harvard Law School (March 2025)

    Speaker, “Psychedelics Legality and Ethics in Colorado: Where We Are vs. Where We Want To Be” Chacruna Institute (January 2025)

    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)

  • 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.

  • Webinar & Guest Speaker, Seattle University School of Law, Bioethics, Psychedelics, and the Law; (November 2025). Overview of bioethics and psychedelic law, addressing barriers to safe and equitable access to treatment, including federal Schedule 1 status, costly treatment, and the significant diversity gap in research and clinical trials. Bioprospecting and biopiracy in the context of indigenous knowledge/reciprocity, and psychedelic patents; and the ethical complexities of informed consent.

    Workshop:,University of Maryland School of Social Work in collaboration with the School of Pharmacy, Psychedelic legal landscape related to clinical practice, and the emerging ecosystem of care for psychedelic medicine and treatment, (May 2025).

    Workshop, Vital Psychedelics Training Program, Psychedelic Legal Landscape 101 (May 2025). Lead workshop, providing an overview of the psychedelic legal landscape to medical and wellness professionals seeking to incorporate psychedelic-informed and harm reduction practices into their work.

  • 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

    • 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.

  • My coaching provides a thoughtful, one-on-one space to reflect, gain clarity, and make meaningful progress. Together, we identify your goals and build practical strategies to help you move forward into alignment.

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