Joey Smith is the chairman and CEO of Williams Mullen, a position he has held since 1983. Under Mr. Smith's leadership, Williams Mullen, with offices in North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and London, has become one of the largest law firms in Virginia. His practice includes representing and advising business clients in corporate and business matters, including succession planning and mergers and acquisitions. He specializes in closely-held businesses and advises family businesses in all facets of their operation. His merger and acquisition experience ranges from small family businesses to major transactions involving publicly-traded companies.
Education
University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B. – 1968
Hampden-Sydney College, B.S. – 1965
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
Hilb, Rogal and Hobbs Company, Board of Directors
LandAmerica Financial Group, Board of Directors
Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia, Board of Directors
Richmond Bar Association, Past President
Virginia Bar Association
Virginia State Bar, Taxation & Estate Planning Section; Law Firm Administration Section
Awards and Honors
Recognized as a leading Corporate/M&A attorney in the U.S. by
Chambers USA, since 2003
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow
Virginia Law Foundation Fellows
Society of International Business, Fellow
Listed in
The Best Lawyers in America - Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates
Listed in "Legal Elite,"
Virginia Business magazine
Listed in
Virginia Super Lawyers magazine - Business/Corporate
Listed in Marquis
Who's WhoThe Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame
Micheli Award for Outstanding Contribution to Richmond Youth, Richmond Touchdown Club
Patrick Henry Public Service Award, Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest at Hampden-Sydney College
Richmond Bar Association Hill-Tucker Public Service Award
Community Involvement
CCA American Cancer Society, Golf Tournament Co-chair 2004
Family Firm Institute
Greater Richmond United Way, Past Campaign Chairman
Hampden-Sydney College, Vice-Chairman of Board
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Chair Annual Dinner 2002
Richmond Renaissance, Board of Directors
TheatreVirginia, Former President
United States Olympic Committee, Past Virginia State Chairman
Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges, Trustee
Education
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