Name and Title:
DeMaurice Smith, National Football League Players Association Executive Director
Background:
Smith worked as a trial lawyer and litigation partner at District of Columbia law firm Patton Boggs. He concentrated on white-collar criminal defense and tort liability.
Smith previously served as counsel to then Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder in the Department of Justice. His duties included national security issues, congressional relations, and DOJ budget.
Prior to that, Smith worked in the District of Coumbia's U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Smith teaches trial advocacy classes at the University of Virginia, George Washington University and American University.
Accomplishments:
United States Attorney Generals’ Award
John Evans Trial Advocacy Award from the United States Attorney’s Association
Smith chaired the Patton Boggs government investigations and white-collar practice group.
While at the Department of Justice, Smith was responsible for the development of business and strategic plans for prison construction.
Board of Governors of the D.C. Bar Association
Former president of the Assistant United States Attorney’s Association
Board of Directors of the Good Samaritan Foundation, which assists inner city youth in Washington D.C. in school and with job opportunities
Education :
University of Virginia School of Law
Bachelor’s Degree, Cedarville University in Ohio