Beth Smith has provided advice and counsel in labor and employment law and commercial litigation for more than 20 years to businesses of all sizes.
Beth has represented clients on a full range of legal issues before administrative agencies, arbitrators, and in state and federal courts. She frequently litigates issues related to discrimination claims, contract claims, violations of non-compete agreements, and misappropriation of trade secrets. In addition to handling litigation and administrative charges, she regularly provides guidance to public and private sector employers on a variety of issues such as employment agreements, collective bargaining agreements, handbooks and policies, internal investigations, employee discipline, layoffs, leaves of absence, paid sick leave, workers’ compensation, and wage and hour law. Beth's clients range from municipalities, nonprofits, and companies in a variety of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and the financial sector.
Beth's legal experience is not limited to private practice, as she previously served as Associate General Counsel for Labor & Employment for a large health system and as General Counsel for a mid-sized homecare agency, managing litigation matters and outside counsel, among other responsibilities. These opportunities allowed Beth to obtain experience and a first-hand appreciation for the legal process and requirements from a client's perspective.