Stephen Merrill Smith

Stephen Merrill Smith, J.D., LL.M., is an accomplished attorney currently working with Tower Legal Solutions since August 2023, previously holding attorney positions at Consilio LLC and Epiq. With extensive experience in antitrust, intellectual property, environmental law, and various fields of litigation, Smith has demonstrated expertise in managing complex legal matters. Prior roles include President and General Counsel at Merrill Legacy Group, LLC, and Senior Government Affairs Attorney at General Dynamics, where significant contributions to environmental initiatives were made. Smith's educational background includes a Master of Laws in Environmental Law and Nuclear Regulation from The George Washington University Law School, and multiple Juris Doctor degrees from Antioch School of Law and UDC Law. Academic foundations are complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Pre-Law from Auburn University.