Shane Smith is an associate in the firm's Litigation Section, where his practice focuses on commercial litigation. For more than 12 years prior to practicing law, Mr. Smith held several positions with San Antonio, Texas-based Valero Energy Corporation and its acquired companies, including service as its Manager, eCommerce Marketing and Manager, Credit Card Marketing. Mr. Smith joined the firm after completing a judicial clerkship with the Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey, Judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

Education
William & Mary School of Law, J.D.
West Texas A&M University, B.B.A. in marketing, magna cum laude

Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
Virginia State Bar
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Awards and Honors
Winner, 2006 Information Technology Law Writing competition sponsored by the International Technology Law Association
William & Mary School of Law National Moot Court Team, 2005-2006

Publications
Author, "Gone in a Blink: The Overlooked Privacy Problems Caused by Contactless Payment Systems," The Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review, Winter 2007