Ms. Smith was called to the bar in 1991. She has been a partner with MacDonald & Partners, LLP since 1998. She is certified as a specialist in family law by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Her practice focuses on appellate advocacy and complex litigation. She previously practiced in London, Ontario. Ms. Smith has instructed in the Bar Admission Course since 1996. She has been an adjunct professor at the University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law. She is a co-author of Carswell’s Handling a Family Law Matter in Ontario.