Archer and Greiner PC issued the following announcement on Feb. 21.
Archer partner Shelley R. Smith has been honored as one of Savoy Magazine’s 2022 “Most Influential Black Lawyers.” Identifying lawyers who are exemplary leaders and advocates, Savoy’s annual list features African-American partners from top law firms and general counsel from Fortune 1000 companies who have demonstrated exceptional achievement, expertise, and community outreach.
Shelley’s leadership within Archer, the legal profession, and the community at large sets the standard for community involvement and professional excellence. In addition to her legal practice, Shelley is the firm’s Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In that role, Shelley is instrumental in long-range DEI planning and implementation to cultivate a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. Shelley works closely with Archer’s senior leadership to focus on recruitment and retention, mentoring, professional development and advancement, education, client partnerships and community outreach.
Shelley is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation and Labor and Employment Groups, where she counsels clients in commercial litigation and labor and employment matters. Shelley joined Archer following a distinguished career in public service for the City of Philadelphia, spending over two decades in the Law Department that culminated in eight years as City Solicitor during Michael Nutter’s mayoral tenure.
Shelley serves as a Board Member for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Law Project, as well as a member of the Board of Managers of Moore College of Art and Design. Shelley was recently named to ROI-NJ Influencers: People of Color 2021 — Difference Makers List.
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