UBalt Law Alumna Kerri L. Smith to Receive Maryland Bar Foundation’s Professionalism Award

Silverman Thompson attorney Kerri L. Smith, J.D. ’12, will receive the Edward F. Shea, Jr. Professionalism Award at the Maryland Bar Foundation’s annual meeting in June. The award is presented in conjunction with the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) during its Legal Summit and Annual Meeting in Ocean City, MD.

Smith is a member in the firm’s Real Estate Group, where she concentrates her practice on commercial and residential real estate. She represents landlords, tenants, business owners, property management companies, commercial property owners and contractors in all aspects of development, construction, leasing, and management. Her practice includes all types of commercial, residential, retail, office, industrial, and mixed used developments.

Kerri L. Smith, J.D. ’12

She also represents businesses and individuals in federal and state courts. She has experience in a broad range of matters including contract litigation, construction litigation, class actions, financial disputes, and collection actions. She advocates in court on a daily basis.

Smith is very active in the local and legal community. She serves in numerous leadership roles for the Bar Association of Baltimore City, MSBA and American Bar Association. She is also a member of the Dean’s Committee of the CollegeBound Foundation, serves as a Wingman with Athletes Serving Athletes, and is a volunteer field hockey coach for Perry Hall Recreation Council.

In selecting a recipient for the Shea Award, the committee considers a reputation of professionalism, contributions of time and resources to public service or charitable activities, encouragement of other lawyers to develop and maintain their knowledge of the law and proficiency in practice, and demonstration of a high degree of courtesy, personal dignity, and professional integrity.

Baltimore attorney and past president of the MSBA Edward F. Shea, Jr., exemplified professionalism, civility, integrity, compassion and commitment to public service, according to the MSBA. Since 1996, the Maryland Bar Foundation has honored his memory and impact on our profession by awarding the Shea Award to attorneys who embody the same ideals.