Serita Smith

About Serita Smith

Strategic and results-driven Legal Project Manager with extensive experience leading enterprise-level legal, compliance, and operational initiatives. Skilled at aligning legal functions with business objectives while delivering executive-level materials, managing cross-functional projects, and enhancing performance scorecards. Recognized for building strong stakeholder relationships, navigating complex organizational structures, and delivering clear, actionable solutions. Brings a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, with a passion for mentoring and community leadership.

Experience

1. Legal Risk Manager, Legal Affairs

   T-Mobile

   Oct 2021 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Lead strategic legal and compliance initiatives aligned with enterprise goals; collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful project execution.Own development and evolution of performance scorecards to measure legal function effectiveness and contribute to broader organizational rhythm of business.Deliver executive-level materials to support strategic planning, leadership decision-making, and board presentations.Partner with key enterprise functions (IT, HR, Finance, Corporate Strategy) on regular planning cycles and special projects.Facilitate communication and collaboration across Chief of Staff networks and stakeholder groups to ensure project alignment and efficiency.Conduct in-depth risk assessments and present actionable legal strategies to leadership.Standardize and enhance legal operations deliverables and training programs for improved compliance and consistency.Supported legal oversight for sales and retail projects, reviewing procurement and customer agreements, return policies, and business licensing compliance.

Education

• Howard University

  B.A., Political Science

  2002 — 2005

• Seattle Central College

  Certificate, Project Management

  2019 — 2019

• Renton High School

  High School, General Studies

  1994 — 1999

Skills

• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Courts
• Pleadings
• Microsoft Office
• Legal Documents
• Motions
• Legal Assistance
• Public Speaking
• Legal Research
• Bankruptcy
• Civil Litigation
• Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Corporate Law
• Pacer
• Trials
• Program Management
• Westlaw
• Research
• Nonprofits
• Trial Preparation
• Docketing
• Litigation Management
• Appeals
• Litigation Support
• Outlook
• Word
• Editing
• Powerpoint
• Writing
• Excel
• Document Review
• Calendaring
• Legal Support
• Notary Public
• Document Drafting
• Client Billing
• Lexis
• Depositions