Kristen W. Smith

Partner

D (212) 705-9847F (212) 688-8315ksmith@gibney.com Connect
Kristen W. Smith

Kristen assists retail, technology and manufacturing businesses in commercial transactions. Beyond the lawyer relationship, Kristen is a central part of her clients’ business teams. Focused on industry trends and individual business objectives, she works with each client to develop a corporate strategy that supports their growth.

As outside general counsel, Kristen assists companies with turn-key solutions for all of their corporate business needs including:

  • Acquisitions and sales of privately held businesses, including representation of both purchasers and sellers
  • Corporate restructuring, including mergers and conversions
  • Asset based financings
  • Drafting and negotiating all types of business agreements including master services, sales, distribution, licensing, inter-company, security and non-disclosure agreements

For emerging businesses, Kristen advises companies on their choice of business entity, prepares the necessary formation documents, including operating agreements and shareholder agreements, and assists in all other aspects of their start-up needs. With the goal of developing long-term relationships, she helps to smooth the way for new companies and serves as a strategic partner during the course of their development.

education

  • St. John’s University School of Law, J.D.
  • Boston College, B.A.

bar admissions

  • New York

court admissions

  • New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division

Awards & Recognition

  • Super Lawyers Rising Star 2011 – 2018
  • St. John’s University School of Law, Max I. Levine Real Property Award
  • American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review, Executive Articles Editor

Memberships & Affiliations

  • New York Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • OPUS for Person-to-Person, Darien, CT, Board Member

Articles, Publications & Lectures

Articles

  • How to Choose a Business Entity, 2012
  • Starting A Business In The United States, 4th Edition, Corporate Section

Lectures

  • Starting a U.S. Business, Stockholm, Sweden, 2013
  • Coming to America, Irish International Business Network, 2013
  • Starting a Business in the U.S., Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, 2013
  • Coming to America, Italian Cultural Institute, 2013

education

  • St. John’s University School of Law, J.D.
  • Boston College, B.A.

bar admissions

  • New York

court admissions

  • New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division