Joanna Smith

Joanna Smith is an experienced legal professional currently serving as the Title IX Coordinator and Legal Advisor, as well as a Title IX Investigator at The Culinary Institute of America since November 2021. Joanna has a solid background in law, having worked as an Associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP from September 2015 to September 2018, and at Jackson Lewis P.C. from April 2012 to September 2015. Joanna’s career also includes an Associate position at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP from January 2010 to April 2012 and a Legal Intern role with the Department of Buildings, Special Investigation Unit in June 2007. Joanna's entry into the professional realm began as a Closing Coordinator at Brown Harris Stevens from May 2002 to August 2004. Educational qualifications include a J.D. from New York University School of Law (2006-2009) and a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Civilizations and Archaeology from Wesleyan University (1996-2000).