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Douglas J. Smith

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    Washington, D.C.

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  • The Catholic University of America, J.D., cum laude
    Staff Member, Catholic University Law Review

    Whitworth University, B.A., Political Science, cum laude

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Douglas Smith is a litigation associate in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. He focuses his practice on employment litigation and counseling, and commercial litigation.

Doug has handled numerous matters involving discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, wage-and-hour violations, defamation and joint employer liability. He has avoided litigation in many cases by reaching favorable settlements through mediation and negotiation. Where litigation could not be avoided, Doug has represented employers in a range of actions in federal and state courts and government agencies brought by single employees, C-Suite executives, and large classes.

Doug maintains an active pro bono litigation practice, representing clients seeking protective orders in domestic violence cases, asylum in immigration cases and disability benefits in Social Security cases.

Before joining Manatt, Doug served as a law clerk to the Honorable Claude M. Hilton in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, otherwise known as the “Rocket Docket.” Prior to practicing law, Doug served as a legislative adviser to Senator John McCain.

Doug also serves on the board of directors of Jonathan House, a nonprofit organization.

Honors & Awards

Honors & Awards

Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, District of Columbia Courts, 2018 and 2020-23

Memberships

Memberships

Admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia

Admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, and the D.C. Court of Appeals

Member, Federal Bar Association

Member, Board of Directors, Jonathan House, a nonprofit organization

Doug in the News

  • 07.21.23

    Five Manatt Attorneys Named to 2022 D.C. Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

    Deborah Kelly, David Schur, Danli Lan, Russell Potter and Douglas Smith were named to the 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll by the District of Colum...

  • 06.03.22

    Four Manatt Professionals Named to D.C. Courts’ 2021 Capital Pro Bono ...

    Manatt Partners Megan Christensen and Deborah Kelly, Counsel David Schur, and Associate Douglas Smith were named to D.C. Courts’ 11 th ...

  • 03.30.21

    Six Manatt Professionals Recognized on the 2020 Capital Pro Bono ...

    Megan Christensen, June DeHart, Deborah Kelly, Kaylee Bankston, Joshua Drian and Douglas Smith were named in D.C. Courts’ tenth annual Capita...

  • 04.05.19

    Manatt Attorneys Named to 2018 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

    Twelve Manatt attorneys have been named to the 2018 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, released by the District of Columbia Courts.  



Doug's Newsletters

  • 03.13.20

    Nationwide Update: The Latest Coronavirus Labor & Employment Resources

    As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to evolve, national, state and local governments and agencies are updating their guidance for ...

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