Boston law firm Casner & Edwards LLP announces that partner Stéphanie Smith has been named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 “Top Women of Law” list. This highly coveted honor celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of women attorneys as leaders, educators and mentors in their practice, and for their pro bono, social justice, advocacy and business efforts. Smith joined an esteemed line of Casner colleagues who have received this honor in previous years, including Nicole M. Jorge, Lorraine P. Stark, Renee Inomata, Anita S. Lichtblau, Sharon C. Lincoln, Lynne F. Riley, Joanne E. Romanow, Dawn Stolfi Stalenhoef and Katie L.S. Von Kohorn.
For more than 20 years, Smith has been a trusted advisor to employers, executives, and organizations navigating the ever-changing landscape of employment law. Her practice focuses on all aspects of employment law, including hirings and firings, performance management and disciplinary action, reductions in force, leaves of absence and other workplace accommodations, protection of intellectual property, and compliance with federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour laws. She regularly advises companies and executives in connection with the review, negotiation, and enforcement of employment, severance and restrictive covenant agreements. She also counsels corporate clients in connection with internal investigations, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, and employee theft.
As an active member of Casner & Edwards’ Women’s Initiative, Smith helps advance the firm’s longstanding commitment to supporting and elevating women attorneys. Her excellence has been recognized through numerous professional honors, including being named a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly “Go To Employment Lawyer” and a Boston Magazine "Top Lawyer" in Labor & Employment.
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