Complex Litigation.
Enterprise Compliance.
Uncommon Depth.
Complex Litigation & Strategic Counsel
Drawing on experience as a FAMU College of Law professor, Big Law partner, federal judicial law clerk, and in-house counsel, Jennifer Smith brings a 360-degree understanding of how litigation, regulation, and business intersect — to every matter she handles.
Complex Commercial Litigation
High-stakes business disputes, breach of contract, business torts, and multi-party commercial litigation in federal and state courts, including appellate practice.
Employment Litigation
Wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour claims, and internal investigations for organizations.
Civil Rights Litigation
Constitutional violations, discrimination claims under federal and state law, and civil rights advocacy at trial and on appeal.
Health Law
Regulatory compliance, healthcare litigation, administrative proceedings, and enterprise risk management for healthcare organizations and professionals.
Enterprise Compliance & Governance
Compliance program design, regulatory risk oversight, internal investigations, and embedding compliant decision-making across business operations.
Supreme Court Cert Petition & Appellate Practice
Cert petitions to the U.S. Supreme Court, federal circuit court appeals, and state appellate practice — from preservation at trial through final merits briefing.
A Litigator Who's Served at Every Level
Federal judicial law clerk. Big Law partner and department chair. Law professor at FAMU College of Law for 20 years. In-house counsel advising executive leadership. Over more than two decades, Jennifer Smith has built a career that spans the entire legal ecosystem — giving her an unmatched ability to anticipate how every player in a dispute thinks and acts.
Two Decades Teaching at FAMU College of Law
As a law professor at Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law for twenty years, Jennifer Smith trained the next generation of litigators — and brings that same clarity and command of legal doctrine to every client she represents today. Combined with her experience as a federal judicial law clerk, Big Law partner and department chair, and in-house counsel, she has seen the legal system from every vantage point.
Trial-Ready, Strategy-Driven
Professor Smith prepares every case as though it will go to trial — because a reputation for courtroom readiness drives stronger settlements, better outcomes, and credibility with opposing counsel and the bench alike.
Executive-Level Compliance Insight
Having advised executive leadership and overseen regulatory risk from the inside, Professor Smith understands how legal decisions ripple across an organization — and helps clients navigate both litigation and the compliance frameworks that prevent it.
Supreme Court Cert Petition Experience
With cert petition and appellate practice spanning the U.S. Supreme Court and federal circuit courts, Professor Smith brings high-stakes advocacy skill to matters at every level of the judiciary.
A Clear Path Through the Legal Process
Civil litigation can feel overwhelming. Professor Smith makes it transparent, guiding you through each stage with clarity and confidence.
Initial Case Review
Professor Smith personally evaluates your situation — whether it's active litigation, a compliance concern, or an internal investigation — and gives you a candid, informed assessment of your options.
Strategic Planning
A tailored strategy is developed — mapping litigation milestones, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation to your specific goals and the realities of your case or organization.
Rigorous Advocacy
Whether through negotiation, motion practice, trial, or advising executive leadership on compliance frameworks, Professor Smith pursues the best possible outcome with decades of multi-jurisdictional experience.
Resolution & Forward Guidance
Matters conclude with clear communication about results, any post-judgment or appeal considerations, and proactive guidance to strengthen your position going forward.