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Renee Smith

Renee Smith

USA 2026

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Kirkland & Ellis
 Kirkland & Ellis

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Litigation: Product Liability

Illinois

2 years ranked

Product Liability: Automobile

USA - Nationwide

4 years ranked

Product Liability & Mass Torts

USA - Nationwide

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Renee Smith is a nationally ranked litigation partner, recognized as a Law360 Products Liability MVP. She represents clients facing high-profile MDL and mass tort litigation brought by personal injury plaintiffs, state attorneys general and other government entities. Clients describe Renee as a “whip smart, creative” lawyer who “does not take a cookie-cutter approach to anything.” Renee is their “first call because she has always got our best interests at heart.” Renee has won trials or dispositive motions for Fortune 100 companies, including 3M, Abbott Labs, AbbVie Inc., Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Dow Chemical, Eli Lilly and Company, General Motors LLC, Juul Labs, Inc. and W.R. Grace, in state and federal courts across the country.

Personal

Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1995; Miami University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1992

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Product Liability: Automobile - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Renee Smith is increasingly recognized for her expertise in large consumer class actions, including recent mandates in the e-cigarette space.
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Litigation: Product Liability - Illinois

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Renee Smith is highlighted for her adroit representation of consumer product and automotive manufacturers in complex product liability litigation and class actions.

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Product Liability & Mass Torts - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
Individual Editorial
Renee Smith is increasingly recognized for her expertise in large consumer class actions, including recent mandates in the e-cigarette space.
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Strengths

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  • Renee Smith is a very organized, on-point attorney.

    Product Liability: AutomobileChambers Guide to the USA

  • Renee is aggressive, candid and smart. She is proactive and always looking for ways to resolve problems.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA

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