Drahcir M. Smith
Associate
Drahcir M. Smith focuses on a wide range of labor and employment law compliance, litigation and counseling matters. Her practice includes handling employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage and hour matters in federal and state court. Ms. Smith also has experience in class and collective action lawsuits.
Ms. Smith has worked on various White Collar Criminal Defense matters, including whistleblower/qui tam matters, internal investigations and compliance. Her practice also includes complex business litigation on behalf of various corporate clients.
Publications
Contributions to "Advice to In-House Counsel on Avoiding Criminal Liability" (Panel, "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges Program," Chicago Bar Association and American Bar Association)
"Sleeping Through The Night — Tips to In-House Counsel to Avoid Personal Liability"
"Civil Litigation: Liability for Employee Criminal Acts"
Contributions to the 2007 Supplement to Chapter 17 of the 6th Edition of "How Arbitration Works"
Education
Howard University School of Law
(J.D.,
2005)
Colgate University
(B.A., Political Science and African-American Studies, cum laude,
2002)
Professional Memberships
Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago, Inc.
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Gate City Bar Association
