Danielle Smith
Baker Donelson
After several years in health care marketing, Danielle first entered the legal world as the marketing manager for the law firm of Burr & Forman in 2012. In her nine years at Burr & Forman, Danielle oversaw the marketing and communication strategies for the entire firm, which included two mergers, many office expansions and moves, and a footprint of 21 offices and more than 350 attorneys. She was quickly promoted to director of marketing for the firm and, in 2018, in addition to her marketing role, she was asked to serve as the firm’s Diversity Committee administrator.
Today, Danielle serves as the Baker Women Director for Baker Donelson, working across department lines to create programs and resources that help advance attorneys and provide support for working parents at the firm. Over her five-year tenure at Baker Donelson, she has created industry-leading programs that help attorneys choose their own path to success, achieve equity status, grow their book of business, innovative mentoring support, and help develop future leaders.
Danielle has also held many leadership roles across legal professional organizations including PDC, NAWL, and LMA, where she currently serves on the International Board of Directors.