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Caitlin Smith

Caitlin Smith, Senior Attorney

Caitlin Smith

Senior Attorney

Caitlin has practiced law since 2007, bringing extensive legal experience spanning civil litigation, advising municipal clients, criminal appeals, and consumer protection enforcement to her practice. Most recently, she served as Of Counsel at a municipal law firm, where she litigated a broad range of matters including employment disputes, federal civil rights actions, and land use matters. Prior to that, she served as Senior Counsel for the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office where she appeared regularly before the Court of Criminal Appeals and argued cases before the Tennessee Supreme Court. She led the Extradition Team, served as the liaison to the Attorney General on human trafficking issues, and served on statewide task forces addressing human trafficking and mass violence. Earlier in her career, she investigated and prosecuted consumer protection actions.

Caitlin's Education & Professional Affiliations

Caitlin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of California, San Francisco School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in California, Colorado, Texas and Tennessee.
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She is a Certified Mediator and a graduate of the Tennessee Bar Association Law Leadership Program. She has served as a Board Member of Grace Medical Clinic, the Executive Fundraising Committee of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nashville, and the Tomorrow Fund.

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About Caitlin

Caitlin loves to travel the world and has a deep appreciation for the outdoors. She enjoys cooking, skiing, hiking, and spending time with her family.