Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith

Partner

New York

Introduction

Elliott advises and advocates for companies across various industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, construction, and renewable energy.

Elliott advises clients on a variety of corporate and securities transactions, including initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings, at-the-market offerings, confidentially marketed public offerings, and private investment in public equities, as well as spinoffs, subsidiary IPOs, and M&As. He also represents clients in special purpose acquisition company-related transactions, including back-end business combinations. Elliott helps companies prepare to go public and manage corporate governance and compliance with federal securities laws, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Act. 

Elliott's experience enables him to support small, mid-cap, and large public companies in all aspects of transactional, litigation, and regulatory matters. 

Education & credentials

  • Catholic University, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 2007
  • San Francisco State University, B.A., Philosophy, 2001
  • White & Case LLP, New York, NY, Partner, 2020-2025
  • Winston & Strawn LLP, New York, NY, Partner, 2015-2020
  • McDermott Will & Emery LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 2011-2015
  • Bryan Cave LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 2010-2011
  • Baker & McKenzie LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 2007-2010

Professional recognition

  • Ranked in Chambers USA, "SPACs”, 2022-2023