Aaron Pelley – Gleam Law
Partner
Aaron Pelley is a pioneering attorney and Partner at Gleam Law, widely recognized as a trailblazer in cannabis and psychedelic law. With nearly 20 years of experience, he has been instrumental in drafting key legislation and establishing legal frameworks for emerging markets and high-risk industries.
A Top 100 Trial Lawyer and multi-year “Super Lawyer,” Aaron is a sought-after speaker whose legal insights have been featured in The New York Times, Vice News, and Newsweek. He currently serves as Executive Chair of the WSBA Liquor, Cannabis, and Psychedelics Section and is a lifetime member of the NORML Legal Committee. When not in the courtroom, he is a dedicated chess player and avid collector of vinyl records.
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Awards
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Lawyers | 2020 |
| Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer | 2020 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
| Top Cannabis Trial Attorneys | MG Magazine | 2019 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2018 |
| Top Lawyer | Seattle Metropolitan Magazine | 2017 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2017 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2016 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| Top Attorneys in Washington | Seattle Metropolitan Magazine | 2014 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
| Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2011 |
| Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2010 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| Pro Bono Publico Service | Washington State Bar Association | 2009 |
| Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2008 |
| Certificate for Completion: International Crim. Law and Policy | South Western Law School | 2005 |
| Willamette University Public Interest Law Fellowship Grantee | Willamette University College of Law | 2004 |
Address & Contacts
Address
605 1st Ave, Suite 330, Seattle, WA 98104
GPS
47.6020105, -122.334363
Telephone