
ճ (IADC) has announced that , a partner at Venable LLP in Chicago, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
“I am extremely honored to join the IADC and look forward to not only collaborating with, but also learning from, the many highly skilled lawyers and executives who comprise the organization,” Mr. Smith said.
Mr. Smith is an experienced litigator with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in all types of matters and disputes, particularly litigation involving complex personal injury and/or environmental contamination claims. He is a member of Venable’s Product Liability and Mass Tort practice group, and co-leader of the firm’s PFAS and Emerging Contaminants, and Chemical and Specialty Materials teams.
Mr. Smith earned his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo.
About the International Association of Defense Counsel
The IADC is the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Founded in 1920, the IADC has members who hail from six continents, 49 countries and territories, and all 50 U.S. states. The core purposes of the IADC are to enhance the development of skills, promote professionalism, and facilitate camaraderie among its members and their clients, as well as the broader civil justice community. For more information, visit .