Claire Smith

Claire’s pro bono practice focuses on supporting vulnerable populations, including veterans and immigrants. In 2022, Claire contributed to an amicus brief for the Supreme Court of the United States that analyzed procedural barriers to justice for asylum seekers awaiting their day in court.

In her free time, Claire is an active member of the Junior League of Austin, where she has volunteered extensively to combat the adverse effects of food insecurity and hunger on educational outcomes among Austin’s schoolchildren. Serving as the 2025 Community Coats Coordinator on JLA’s Coats For Kids Committee, Claire also works with dozens of local service organizations to safely distribute more than 30,000 warm winter coats to children and Austinites in need.