James “Ted” Bibart

James “Ted” Bibart is of-counsel at the law firm of Gordon Bibart, LLC.  Mr. Bibart joined the firm to combine his regulatory, public policy, government relations, and intellectual property practice with the firm’s existing corporate, business, and federal income tax practices.  The focus of Mr. Bibart’s practice is to assist the private and public sector in integrating emergent technologies into existing and developing regulatory environments.  The intersection of emerging technologies with complex regulatory and business matters creates the need for sophisticated legal planning.  The interdisciplinary approach adopted by Gordon Bibart allows it to advise clients on such complex matters at hourly rates considerably below the those charged by larger law firms.

Mr. Bibart began his legal practice at Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff, LLP in its Public Law/Government Relations and Innovations, Information Technology & Intellectual Property (3iP) Practice Groups.  Mr. Bibart helped form the Regulated Industries Practice Group of Benesch, the initial focus of which was on state regulatory programs governing the commercial cannabis industry.

In recognition of his early involvement in the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program, Mr. Bibart was named by the Ohio Speaker of the House to the fourteen-member Ohio Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which advises the Department of Commerce, State Board of Pharmacy, and the State Medical Board regarding the Medical Marijuana Control Program and the implementation and enforcement of the related Ohio Revised and Administrative Codes.  Mr. Bibart continues to be an advocate of sensible cannabis policy at both the federal, state, and local levels and is involved in policy discussions regarding such topics across the country. 

Mr. Bibart, along with the other attorneys at Gordon Bibart, decided to forgo the opportunities and trappings that a legal career in “big law” provides, electing to implement a “client first” mindset by focusing on efficiencies that allow him and the other members of the firm to provide affordable legal services at a price point significantly below that offered by larger firms.

EDUCATION
Capital University Law School, J.D.

cum laude, Capital University Law Review

Chosen for Publication in the Capital University Law Review Journal Vol. 44 for “Metadata in Digital Photography: The Need for Protection and Production of this Silent Witness"

Awarded the Law Review Board Scholarship for outstanding staff performance & contributions to Vol. 43

Two-time recipient of the Dean’s Excellence Award for academic achievement accompanied by significant merit scholarship

Winner of the Washington, D.C. Regional of the ABA National Moot Court Competition advancing to the National Championships

Named a “Best Oralist” for the Washington, D.C. Regional of the ABA National Moot Court Competition

The Ohio State University, B.A. History

RECENT PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Ohio State Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education seminar, presented “Ohio Medical Marijuana & Health Law Considerations”

Before the American Share Insurance Advisory Board, presented “Considerations and Opportunities in Banking Marijuana Related Businesses”

Before the Ohio Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, presented “Medical Marijuana in Ohio: Its Regulatory Framework & What Physicians Need to Know”

Before the City of Hilliard City Council, presented “Medical Marijuana in Ohio: Open Minds, Opportunities, and Medical Marijuana Moratoriums”

Before the Ohio Credit Union League, presented “Medical Marijuana in Ohio: Its Regulatory Framework, Its Place in the Nation, & What Credit Unions Need to Know”

Before the Ohio Municipal League, presented “Medical Marijuana in Ohio: Its Evolution & Impact”

Before the Ohio Conference of Community Development, presented “Open Minds, Opportunities, and Medical Marijuana Moratoriums”

Before the Ohio House of Representatives, presented to the Medicinal Marijuana Task Force Interested Party Testimony Regarding State Regulatory Approaches To The Legalization Of Medicinal Cannabis

Before the Ohio House of Representatives, presented to the Select Committee on Medical Marijuana - Interested Party Testimony Regarding House Bill No. 523 In View Of Other State Regulatory Approaches To Medicinal Cannabis

Before the Ohio Senate, presented to the Ohio Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee - Interested Party Testimony Regarding House Bill No. 523 In View Of Other State Regulatory Approaches To Medicinal Cannabis

IRS Excise Tax on Ozone-Depleting Chemicals (Presentation before the Columbus Importers and Brokers Association)