Board Spotlight – Courtney Smith

Dec 3, 2024

Courtney Smith
President & Attorney at Law
Smith Legal Group, LLC

  • Role: Director-at-Large
  • Years In Business: Five
  • Location: Chesterton, Indiana
  • Coffee Order: Pumpkin spiced chai latte for the fall. Otherwise just a vanilla latte with oat milk
  • Dream Vacation: Hawaii

What is your favorite NAWBO Chicago event and why?

My favorite NAWBO Chicago event is the annual Women Mean Business® conference. I learned so much last
year and am looking forward to the presentations of my colleagues at next year’s conference. I am inspired by the women around me as they break down barriers meant to hold women back.

How do you recommend members make the most of their NAWBO Chicago membership?

I recommend making the most of your NAWBO Chicago membership by joining a committee, but most of all joining a mastermind group. My mastermind group is really something that I look forward to every month. These women hold me accountable for getting my goals accomplished, setting goals that are difficult to attain, but leading me in a step-by-step direction towards reaching these hard goals and cheering me on as I get there!

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