Samantha A. Smith, Esq., is a seasoned Senior Attorney with 20 years of experience specializing in wage and hour class actions and consumer class actions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Davis, and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Throughout her career, Samantha has demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting the rights of those who are often marginalized within the legal system. One of her most notable achievements was overturning the dismissal of a consumer class action on appeal in the widely cited case, Brady v. Bayer Corp., 26 Cal. App. 5th 1156 (2018). This case reinforced the principle that a product’s name can be considered false advertising if it misleads consumers, and that disclaimers on rear labels do not absolve liability for deceptive front labels.
Samantha is an active member of several professional organizations, including the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), the California Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association. Her professional philosophy is rooted in practicing law with ethics and integrity, striving to level the playing field for employees and consumers against the power of corporations.
Outside of her legal work, Samantha enjoys spending quality time with her husband and children, often visiting local amusement parks. Her dedication to both her family and her clients reflects her belief in the importance of balance and integrity in all aspects of life.