Dawn Smith is a partner at Evolve Family Law, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia, where she practices family law. Her varied practice includes litigation as well as frequent service as guardian ad litem, mediator, arbitrator, custody consultant, and late case evaluator.
Dawn’s work reflects a sustained commitment to resolving complex family disputes and advancing the best interests of children. She is a long-standing member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (“AFCC”), a multidisciplinary organization devoted to the resolution of family conflict. In addition to frequently speaking at AFCC conferences, she serves on the Conference Committee and is Co-Chair of the provisional Georgia Chapter. Dawn is also a fellow of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (“AAML”), a highly respected organization composed of top family law practitioners in the country. Her work with AAML includes serving as Co-Chair of the AAML/AFCC Advanced Issues in Child Custody Conference.
Throughout her career, Dawn also has advocated for the civil and educational rights of children with disabilities. She is the past President of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (“COPAA”), the national organization for special education attorneys and advocates. She has pursued actions on behalf of children with special needs in state and federal trial courts, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Dawn is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, where she served as President of the Family Law Section. She is also a member of the DeKalb County Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. She is a graduate of Leadership Atlanta, the founder of Cool Girls, a past board member of the Greater Georgia Chapter of the Autism Society of America and a past member of the Advisory Board of Emmaus House.