SMP Attorney Jaclyn Powell was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce. For 67 years, the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce has been the voice for business in West Sacramento. The Chamber represents well over 400...
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Smith Speaks to Children About Achieving Their Dreams
Jason Smith was recently invited to speak to students at his former Middle School about overcoming adversity and achieving dreams. Smith shared some of his life challenges with the students and gave them tips on how to overcome obstacles to accomplish their goals. ...
Coutinho Selected to Sacramento County Bar Association’s Board of Directors as Representative of SABA of Sacramento
Smith, McDowell & Powell attorney Brad J. Coutinho was recently sworn in to the Sacramento County Bar Association’s Board of Directors as a representative for the South Asian Bar Association of Sacramento (“SABA of Sacramento”). SABA of Sacramento promotes the...
SMP Clerk, Justin Cutler, Advances to Semifinal Round in National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition
Smith, McDowell & Powell law clerk Justin Cutler, as a member of the Pacific McGeorge Moot Court Team, recently advanced to the semifinal round in the Sixteenth Annual National Entertainment Law Moot Court Competition. The 24 team competition was held November...
New California Laws Regarding Employment Discrimination
On October 11, 2013, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law that bars employment discrimination against victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The new law, effective January 1, 2014, amends California Labor Code Sections 230 and 230.1 and makes...
Powell Selected to Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court
Smith, McDowell & Powell attorney Jaclyn L. Powell was recently admitted to the Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court. The Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court was established in 1988 by Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, Judge Milton L. Schwartz, and former...
Smith, McDowell & Powell Welcomes Associate Attorney Brad J. Coutinho
Brad J. Coutinho has joined Smith, McDowell, & Powell as an associate attorney. Brad graduated with distinction from UOP-McGeorge School of Law in 2012, where he was a member of the Roger J. Traynor Honor Society, Moot Court team and served as a judicial extern...
Super Lawyers Magazine names Smith and McDowell 2013 “Rising Stars”
Smith, McDowell & Powell attorneys C. Jason Smith and Brad A. McDowell have been selected as 2013 “Northern California Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers Magazine. The annual Super Lawyers list recognizes outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have...
Powell Elected Chair of West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
Smith, McDowell & Powell is pleased to announce Jaclyn Powell was elected Chair of the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors for 2013. As a West Sacramento resident, Jaclyn is committed to the city and its ever-growing business community. She is...
McDowell Presents Seminar on Lender Concerns regarding the Homeowner Bill Of Rights
SMP Shareholder, Brad McDowell, is no stranger to lender and foreclosure issues. As such, he was recently asked to speak to 25 CEOs and managers of Northern California lending institutions on the topics of foreclosure, new lending concerns, and changes to California...