Karina Bashir
Focused on the intersection of law, business ethics, and psychedelics.
Corporate Law | Regulatory | ESG | Psychedelics
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The Advocate.Advocates for marginalized communities and champions human rights..
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The Philosopher.An avid meditator with a deep interest in neuroscience, Jungian psychology, and Sufism.
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The Naturalist.Karina also enjoys hiking, gardening, and exploring herbalism.
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The Linguist.Karina speaks Urdu, Arabic, English and conversational Spanish.
University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, 2013
UC Berkeley School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2020
Karina began her career with a prominent Washington DC law firm focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory, enforcement, and litigation issues, as well as AML and FCPA compliance and internal investigations. As a human rights advocate, Karina has also worked extensively with refugees and migrant populations in both the United States and the Middle East.
At Antithesis, Karina guides clients on a range of core business and regulatory issues, including corporate formation, contract review and drafting, dispute resolution, along with ESG advice. As a leading voice on regulatory matters and best practices, she advises and collaborates with impactful organizations to develop and improve business guidelines. Her enduring commitment to social justice and intellectual curiosity continue to propel her leadership and advocacy in the psychedelic field.
District of Columbia
Psychedelic Bar Association, Board of Directors
Psychedelic Bar Association, Steward, Religious Use Committee
Assisted with formation of psychedelic coaching company, trademark review and advice
Contributed to a broad internal investigation for a large EU bank regarding historical AML and OFAC compliance. Supported the client in responding to US government inquiries, and assisted with numerous ongoing EU criminal and regulatory inquiries.
Assisted with presentations to large international investment banks on the risks to companies and board members from greenwashing litigation in the United States, advised US investment managers on implementing SEC-compliant ESG programs, including marketing materials, GRI-compliant Corporate Sustainability Reports, UN PRI submissions, and written supervisory procedures.
Contributed to a broad internal investigation for a European financial institution regarding historical AML compliance, supported cooperation with US authorities, and assisted with numerous ongoing criminal and regulatory inquiries in Europe.
Advised clients on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) national security review process for foreign acquisitions in the United States.
Fulbright Scholar
Gates Cambridge Scholar
Salzburg Cutler Scholar
South Asian Bar Association Public Interest Fellow
UC Berkeley Human Rights Center Fellow
UC Berkeley Law Amjur Award, Privacy and Security Law
Speaker, “Building Resilient Psychedelic Culture,” Discovery Sessions Conference (April 2024)
Author, “Momentum is Not Enough: A Call for Consistency in Psychedelic Legislation,” Bill of Health, Harvard Law Petrie-Flom Center (August 2024)
Contributing Author, “2022 Brings ESG Disclosure Challenges For Asset Managers,” Law360 Expert Analysis (February 2022)
Contributing Author, “Foreign Direct Investment Guide, United States,” (December 2021)