Judy Smith Biography

For more than 25 years, Judy Smith has counseled presidents and world leaders through global crises, advised Fortune 50 CEOs through complex challenges, and helped manage the reputations of some of the world’s highest-profile individuals. She founded Smith & Company, a strategic advisory firm considered to be one of the top crisis firms in the world, that has offices in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, New York and London.

In addition to her work as a communications advisor during high profile moments, Smith is a long-time counselor to some of the world’s largest and most influential companies such as Amazon, Facebook, Panera, Lowes, Sony, Kaiser, United Healthcare, and Walmart. She provides her clients with strategic advice on a variety of corporate communications issues such as mergers and acquisitions, product recalls, intellectual property litigation, corporate positioning, and other corporate, investor and public relations matters.

A former federal prosecutor, Smith worked in the U.S. Attorney’s office for the District of Columbia where she handled high-profile investigations. She also served as Deputy Press Secretary to President George H.W. Bush, during which time she worked on a host of domestic and international issues.

As a result of her wide ranging and ground-breaking career, Smith inspired the hit TV series "Scandal" and served as Co-Executive Producer of the project. Her advice and counsel have been valuable to corporate boardrooms, and she currently serves on the board of Ariel Investments and as Chair for The Intangibles, the transformation consultancy for the intangible world. She also previously served on the boards of Global Citizen, Save the Children, Washington National Cathedral and Carbon Health.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/28/2026.

Judy Smith Speaking Topics

  • Leading in an Era of Chaos and Uncertainty

  • Leading Through Crisis: What Every Leader Should Know

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Judy Smith Videos

Judy Smith - Career Advice

Judy Smith - Career Advice

Crisis manager lawyer author and television producer Judy Smith shares the best career advice they've received.

Judy Smith on what we can contribute to the world

Judy Smith on what we can contribute to the world

Judy Smith on problem-solving, well-being and taking action | At the ...

Judy Smith on problem-solving, well-being and taking action | At the ...

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Judy Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leading in an Era of Chaos and Uncertainty , Leading Through Crisis: What Every Leader Should Know , Authentic Leadership: Leading with Purpose and Integrity , Women's Empowerment and Crisis-Proofing Your Brand: Prevention, Preparation & Response. The estimated speaking fee range to book Judy Smith for your event is available upon request. Judy Smith generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Brockovich, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, Sylvia Acevedo, Lisa Leslie and Erica Dhawan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Judy Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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