Allison Smith is the Firm’s chief marketing officer. She oversees all branding, strategic communication and media relations, client-service and relationship programs, and national marketing efforts that convey the Firm’s broad range of services and how those services are specifically tailored to the transportation and related industries.

Smith works with the Firm’s partners and management committee to lead the Firm’s strategic growth. This work includes developing and promoting new and existing practice areas, leading the strategy and execution of business development initiatives, overseeing digital and traditional marketing campaigns, and coordinating state and national transportation association relationship initiatives.   She works with attorneys and staff in each of the Firm’s nationwide offices to develop the knowledge and skills that support individual career goals, deepen practice capabilities, and advance the Firm goals for future growth.

In addition to her role as CMO, Smith also serves on the Firm hiring committee, co-leads the summer law clerk program, and is a member of the Firm’s management committee.

Smith is a 2003 Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow.

• University of Colorado-Boulder
  • B.A., Chinese
• Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D.
  • Indiana International and Comparative Law Review Notes Editor