Judy Smith — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder and CEO of Smith & Company, a crisis management firm, since 2003.
Her professional background in crisis management inspired the ABC television series "Scandal."
Served as Special Assistant and Deputy Press Secretary to President George H. W. Bush, starting March 7, 1991.
Co-Executive Producer for the TV series "Scandal" at ABC from April 2012 to April 2018.
Advised clients including Monica Lewinsky, Wesley Snipes, Michael Vick, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Holds a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and a B.S. in public relations from Boston University.

Biography

Judy Smith is the Founder and CEO of Smith & Company, a crisis management firm she established in 2003. She is widely recognized for her work in crisis management, which served as the inspiration for the hit ABC television series "Scandal." Through Smith & Company, she counsels presidents and world leaders through global crises, advises Fortune 50 CEOs on complex challenges, and helps manage the reputations of high-profile individuals.