Nicholas J. Smolansky
About Nicholas J. Smolansky
Nicholas J. Smolansky serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Transfix, where he specializes in AI-driven freight matching and supply chain optimization. He has extensive experience in corporate law and has held various legal positions in prominent organizations throughout his career.
Work at Transfix
Nicholas J. Smolansky serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Transfix, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on AI-driven freight matching and supply chain optimization. His responsibilities include contributing to the reduction of empty miles in freight transportation and playing a key role in strategic capacity planning and network optimization. His work supports Transfix's mission to enhance efficiency in the logistics sector.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Smolansky earned his Juris Doctor with Honors from The George Washington University Law School, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Connecticut College, which he attended from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in corporate law and supply chain management, particularly in the context of AI-driven solutions.
Background
Before joining Transfix, Nicholas Smolansky held several significant legal positions. He worked at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP as Counsel in the Corporate Department from 2018 to 2019 and as an Associate from 2001 to 2010. He also served as Vice President and Chief Counsel for Investments and M&A at Charter Communications from 2010 to 2016, and as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Advance from 2019 to 2021. His diverse experience in corporate law and governance informs his current role.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Nicholas Smolansky has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving corporate governance and operational efficiency. His work at Transfix focuses on reducing inefficiencies in freight transportation, particularly through strategic planning and network optimization. His legal expertise has been instrumental in navigating complex corporate structures and transactions across his previous roles.