He has a diverse trial and appellate practice that has concentrated on tax-related class actions, securities, civil and criminal insider trading, and antitrust. Prior to joining Skadden, Mr. Smith gained extensive federal government service, including with the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, the Department of Justice, the FDIC, Freddie Mac, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate. He has also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Beverly B. Martin of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Honorable Richard L. Gabriel of the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Honorable Monica M. Márquez of the Colorado Supreme Court.