Stefan Smith

Stefan Smith is a partner at BakerHostetler in the Employee Benefits, ERISA, and Executive Compensation practice group since June 2022, focusing on qualified retirement plan design, health and welfare plan issues, ERISA fiduciary matters, and executive compensation programs. Prior to this role, Stefan was a partner at Locke Lord LLP from May 2005 to May 2022 and served as an associate attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright and Ivins, Phillips & Barker. Additionally, Stefan was an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University from January 2008 to May 2018, teaching a course to J.D. students and is currently an advisory board member for Music Audience Exchange since April 2014. Stefan holds a J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Southern Methodist University.