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Sherrese Smith is the Global Managing Partner at Paul Hastings, based in Washington, DC. With a distinguished career in law, she specializes in Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection, Media & Entertainment, and Technology. Sherrese is highly regarded for her strategic advisement on complex transactions, regulatory investigations, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. Her leadership and business acumen have earned her recognition as a Band 1 lawyer in Chambers USA and the 2024 Managing Partner of the Year. Before joining Paul Hastings, Sherrese served as Chief Counsel at the FCC and VP/General Counsel at The Washington Post. She also contributes to the boards of Gen and Cable ONE and chairs Northwestern University’s Law School Board.