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Danielle Foster-Smith

Vice President And Deputy General Counsel at Ruan Transport Corporation

Danielle Foster-Smith has extensive work experience in the legal field. Danielle started their career as an Attorney at the Law Office of Roger J. Kuhle, P.C., where they primarily handled cases in employment discrimination/civil rights, family law, juvenile law, and personal injury. Danielle represented clients in state and appellate courts in Iowa, as well as in various state and federal administrative agencies.

In 2005, Danielle joined GuideOne Insurance as a Staff Litigation Counsel. In this role, they served as an in-house trial attorney, defending the company's insureds in state and appellate courts in Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri, as well as in the U.S. District Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa.

In 2011, Danielle moved to Ruan Transportation Management Systems, initially working as a Litigation Specialist. Danielle later progressed to the role of Sr. Corporate Counsel, and eventually became the Vice President and General Counsel. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at the company.

Throughout their career, Danielle has demonstrated expertise in various areas of law, including litigation, corporate counsel, and general counsel responsibilities.

Danielle Foster-Smith holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Drake University Law School. Prior to that, they obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree from Drake University, majoring in English and minoring in Music. The specific start and end years for both degrees are not provided.

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  • Vice President And Deputy General Counsel

    July, 2023 - present

  • Vice President And General Counsel

    July, 2019

  • Sr Corporate Counsel

    August, 2016

  • Litigation Specialist

    January, 2011

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