Catherine Smith

Catherine Smith

December 08, 2020 | National Law Journal

'Too Often Overlooked': Black Women Are Nearly Absent From the Federal Bench—It's Time to Change That

This nation's lack of Black women in the federal judiciary is not due to a lack of talent but, rather, due to a lack of imagination and political will among those in power.

By Catherine Smith and Trina Jones

10 minute read

September 29, 2014 | National Law Journal

Op-Ed: Judge in Same-Sex Case Rebuffs High Court

Ban on gay marriage based on benefits to children is discriminatory, precedent strongly suggests.

By Catherine Smith And Susannah Pollvogt

5 minute read