Mr. Smith’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense.

As an experienced commercial litigator and former federal prosecutor, Mr. Smith thrives in the courtroom, but he also understands that litigation is a means, not an end in itself. Mr. Smith prides himself on delivering honest analysis, creative solutions, and zealous advocacy in pursuit of the client’s objectives. His practice encompasses a wide range of business disputes and government investigations, including matters involving antitrust, civil RICO, trade secrets, and D&O claims.

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Smith served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago, where he prosecuted and tried criminal cases in federal district court, including cases involving white collar crimes such as financial institution fraud, wire and mail fraud, healthcare fraud, identity theft, and tax fraud. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Mr. Smith also argued a number of appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Mr. Smith began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Joel M. Flaum of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Mr. Smith earned his B.A. from Yale University, magna cum laude, and his J.D. from Yale Law School.