Maria Smith

Maria Smith has extensive work experience in the legal industry, primarily focused on technology support, training, and management. Maria began their career as an IT Trainer at Munger, Tolles & Olson in 1994. Maria then worked as a Regional Trainer at Arter & Hadden LLP and a Systems Trainer at Heller Ehrman LLP before joining McDermott Will & Emery LLP. At McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Maria held various roles, including Litigation Technology Training Coordinator, Manager of IT Business Analysis & Training, and Senior Manager of IT Business Analysis & Training. Maria later served as the Director of IT Business Analysis & Training at Holland & Knight LLP before moving on to Arent Fox as the Director of Technology Support and Training. Most recently, Maria was the Senior Manager of User Support at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP and is currently the PMO & Client Services Director at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.

Maria Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Mathematics from Northwestern University, completing their studies from 1982 to 1985. Maria later obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Education from California State University, Los Angeles, attending from 2000 to 2003. In 2015, Maria received a certificate in Business Analysis from the Corporate Education Group, furthering their knowledge in this field.