Sarah Smith
Special Counsel with the Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Education
University of Michigan
B.A., Political Science and Communications
1996Emory University School of Law
J.D., Law
2000Podcasts
25:3269: What It’s Like To Work In Commercial Real Estate Law @ The Federal Reserve Board w/ Sarah Smith, Special Counsel [Main T4C episode]
Sarah Smith is a Special Counsel with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Washington, DC -- with an expertise in commercial real estate, construction and business transactions. Since January 2013, Sarah has provided advice in connection with real estate, construction and general business contract matters. Sarah..
Career Path
Interview Highlights
“I really do feel strongly that being involved in lots of different things is great in being a person but also really grows you.”
Best Career Advice
“The goal is to be passionate about what you’re doing because you’re gonna do your best work and you’re going to shine the most when you really believe and truly are passionate about what you do.”
Career Challenge
“My very first month as an associate at the big DC law firm, the reality hit that this was it, this was life. These long days, day in day out. There was no summer vacation, no more spring break or winter break because school was now officially over. And it was like, this is what I do every single day. Is this going to make me happy? But eventually you get into your rhythm and you start to feel confident about your successes.”
Skills
Due Diligence, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Real Estate Development, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Civil Litigation, Leases, Disposition
Professional Interests
Mark Mobius, Spencer Rascoff, John Burns, University of Michigan, Federal Reserve Board, Paragon Legal, CRERN NETWORKING,
Pete Asmus’ Commercial Real Estate Investment, Development, & Property Management, Social Media Commercial Real Estate, Emory University School of Law
