Women to Watch 2022Thrilled to be named by Baltimore Business Journal among the Women to Watch 2022. The BBJ selected two women of note in each industry that they deemed Women to Watch. Honored to be named one of the two in the law profession.https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2022/08/05/baltimore-women-excellence-2022-leaders.html2019 Leadership in Law from Daily Record Honoree“The Leadership in Law honorees are exceptional in what they do professionally and in the greater community,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, publisher of The Daily Record. “Through their professional and volunteer accomplishments, they uphold high legal standards and improve communities throughout Maryland. Mentoring is an important part of who they are, and their impact on upcoming generations is noted. The Daily Record is pleased to honor them.”Baltimore SmartCEO – 2016 Centers of Influence Awards Honoree –Joyce E. Smithey named by Baltimore SmartCEO as one of the 2016 Centers of Influence Awards Honorees.The Daily Record’s Top 100 women: Top 100 Women in MarylandChambers Band: Band 1 ranking in the Chambers USA legal guideFellow of the American Bar Foundation: Member of American Bar FoundationAs a result of her experience, pro bono work, and extensive record in state and federal court litigation, Ms. Smithey has received numerous awards and recognitions during her legal career. These include:Maryland Super Lawyer in the area of Employment and Labor Law (multiple-time recipient)Maryland’s Top 50 Women Attorneys, as published in Baltimore Magazine (multiple-time recipient)Maryland’s Top 100 Attorneys (multiple-time recipient)L

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