Hillary Smith
About Hillary Smith
Hillary Smith is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate governance and data protection. She serves on multiple boards and consults for startups, leveraging her legal expertise gained from her education at Montana State University and Cornell Law School.
Work at Elevate
Hillary Smith serves on the Board of Directors at Elevate Services. Her involvement in this role began in 2018. Elevate Services focuses on providing innovative solutions to legal and business challenges, and Smith's expertise contributes to the strategic direction of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Hillary Smith studied at Montana State University-Bozeman, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from 1984 to 1989. She furthered her education at Cornell Law School, achieving a Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude, from 1992 to 1995. Smith has extensive experience in data protection, corporate governance, regulatory matters, securities, litigation, employment, and compliance.
Background
Hillary Smith has a diverse professional background, including roles in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. She has served on several boards, including the National Center for Lesbian Rights and Yext. Smith has also held significant positions at companies such as Zenefits and Square, where she worked as General Counsel.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Hillary Smith has played a significant role in guiding companies through fundraising and financing events during her tenure as general counsel. She currently consults with various startup companies as part of her role at Craft Ventures and has been involved with Vouch Insurance and Bond as an Advisory Board Member.