Litigation Partner Grasford Smith was honored among ICABA World Network’s Global 100, which recognizes leading professionals worldwide with substantial accomplishments, significant leadership, and positive impact within their organization, industry, and community.

Grasford serves as co-lead of the Litigation Practice Group for the firm’s West Palm Beach office. He focuses his work on complex commercial litigation and is certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Civil Mediator. Grasford’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and athletic leagues. Grasford currently serves on the Florida State University College of Business Board of Governors and the Florida Bar Board of Governors. He recently concluded terms as president of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, chair of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, and chair of the American Heart Association of Palm Beach County. He is recognized by Lawdragon as among the 500 Leading Lawyers in America.

ICABA is a global community of professionals and entrepreneurs of color aimed at building relationships for career, business, and lifestyle success. Throughout the month of October, ICABA showcased extraordinary Black professionals for their contributions and accomplishments, including its Global 100 list. Grasford was honored during its fourth annual BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals Recognition Event on October 26, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.