Charles Smith

Chuck Smith has represented a broad array of U.S. and international companies, as well as their top executives, in complex regulatory investigations and litigation. Mr. Smith has advised corporations and individuals in many regulatory and internal investigation matters, including enforcement matters before the SEC, CFTC, FINRA, the Department of Justice, and international and state regulators. This work has included a number of high-profile investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. He has represented a major financial exchange, manufacturers, medical device companies and many other clients in investigations, transaction due diligence and training on compliance matters. Mr. Smith is also an experienced trial lawyer, having tried many cases in federal and state courts around the country. Mr. Smith is vice chair of the board of trustees of Knox College, in Galesburg, Ill., and is a director of the Chicago Bar Foundation. In 2012, he was selected by the board of trustees of the University of Chicago to serve on its Law School Visiting Committee. The committee — comprised of judges, senior corporate executives and practicing lawyers — advises the law school on strategic matters. J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1987 B.A., Knox College, 1984