Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Mary Dohner Smith
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Mary Dohner Smith is a partner in the Nashville office with experience involving every aspect of the employment relationship. She has been involved in complex litigation involving all aspects of Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, the FLSA, USERRA, retaliatory discharge, and state law claims for breach of contract, fraud, negligence, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Before joining Constangy, Mary worked in Human Resources in both unionized and non-unionized facilities. As a result, Mary believes strongly in working closely with clients to resolve issues before they become lawsuits. Mary also enjoys speaking and providing training on relevant legal topics based on her experience, such as the re-employment of soldiers pursuant to USERRA, harassment and termination procedures.
Overview
- Marquette University, J.D., graduated 2001
- University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, BS, graduated 1995
- Tennessee, 2001
- Wisconsin, 2001
- American Bar Association, Trial, Tort & Insurance Practice Section - Corporate Counsel Vice Chair, Membership Committee Vice Chair, Leadership Academy
- Lawyers Association for Women - Marion Griffin Chapter- Past President
- Nashville Bar Association - Law Day Committee
- Nashville Legal Aid Society Campaign - Small Firm Division Co-Chair
- Tennessee Bar Association - Board of Governors
- Tennessee Bar Association - Glass Ceiling Taskforce
- Tennessee Bar Association - Leadership Law Steering Committee
- Tennessee Bar Association - Mentoring Taskforce
- Tennessee, 2001
- Wisconsin, 2001
- American Bar Association, Trial, Tort & Insurance Practice Section - Corporate Counsel Vice Chair, Membership Committee Vice Chair, Leadership Academy
- Lawyers Association for Women - Marion Griffin Chapter- Past President
- Nashville Bar Association - Law Day Committee
- Nashville Legal Aid Society Campaign - Small Firm Division Co-Chair
- Tennessee Bar Association - Board of Governors
- Tennessee Bar Association - Glass Ceiling Taskforce
- Tennessee Bar Association - Leadership Law Steering Committee
- Tennessee Bar Association - Mentoring Taskforce
- Marquette University, J.D., graduated 2001
- University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, BS, graduated 1995
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Nashville (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Awards:
- Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
- Recognized by Chambers USA (2013, 2015)
- ABA/TIPS 2010-11 Leadership Academy
- Received the Patriot Award from the Employer Support for the Guard & Reserve (ESGR)
- Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law, Class of 2009
- Mid-South Super Lawyer Rising Star
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