Shana Cochrane Smith

Shana Cochrane Smith has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various companies and roles. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at ScanSource, a leading distributor focused on connecting devices to the cloud. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing legal matters and providing guidance on changing buying and consumption patterns.

Prior to joining ScanSource, Shana Cochrane Smith worked at NII Holdings, Inc., where they held multiple positions. As Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, they directed legal strategies and provided counsel to executives and stakeholders. Shana Cochrane'sresponsibilities included corporate governance, compliance programs, securities law compliance, financings, M&A transactions, litigation, HR issues, intellectual property, and international corporate governance.

Before their time at NII Holdings, Inc., Shana Cochrane Smith served as the Vice President, Legal and Assistant Secretary, overseeing corporate governance and securities law compliance for a U.S. public company. Shana Cochrane also worked as a Corporate Counsel, focusing on securities, finance, and assistant secretary duties.

In addition to their roles at NII Holdings, Inc., Shana Cochrane Smith also held the position of Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at MicroStrategy, where they provided legal guidance and support. Shana Cochrane utilized creative and entrepreneurial approaches to support growth strategies, particularly in financings and cryptocurrency transactions.

Prior to their corporate roles, Shana Cochrane Smith worked at Sprint Nextel as a Corporate Counsel, specializing in securities, finance, and corporate strategy. Shana Cochrane assisted with financial reporting, M&A activities, corporate governance, and NYSE compliance.

Shana Cochrane Smith began their career as an Attorney at Fried Frank, where they gained foundational legal experience.

Overall, Shana Cochrane Smith has a strong background in legal counsel, corporate governance, securities law compliance, M&A transactions, financing initiatives, and intellectual property. Shana Cochrane has demonstrated their expertise across various industries and companies throughout their career.

Shana Cochrane Smith has a Doctor of Law - JD degree from Georgetown University Law Center, where they graduated Cum Laude. Prior to that, they obtained a BA degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland, where they graduated Summa Cum Laude. Shana also attended Glenelg High School, although no degree or field of study is specified. In terms of additional certifications, Shana obtained a certification in Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets from Wharton Online in March 2022. Shana Cochrane is also a member of the Bar Association of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia. Additionally, Shana has participated in the Global Leadership Development Program at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, although the specific details of their completion are not provided.