Ariana C. Smith
Ariana C. Smith, Esq. (she/her) is the founder and principal attorney of The A.C. Smith Law Firm, PLLC, where she empowers entrepreneurs and small businesses to protect and grow their brands through trademark, copyright, contract, and business formation services. Before building her own practice, Ariana served as an Administrative Law Judge in New York City and as a prosecutor with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, experiences that sharpened her skills as both a strong advocate and a trusted advisor.
Ariana’s passion for serving business owners comes from her own journey of entrepreneurship. She knows firsthand the courage it takes to pursue a dream, and she is dedicated to guiding her clients through one of the most important steps—protecting their brand. Inspired daily by the creativity and determination of the entrepreneurs she serves, Ariana is honored to play a role in helping them build businesses on a solid legal foundation. She earned her J.D. from Howard University School of Law, studied abroad in Cape Town, South Africa, and received her B.A. from Temple University. She is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.