Almuhtada Smith Named a “Nation’s Best Advocate” by National Bar Association

The National Bar Association (NBA) named ARS Counsel's Principal Attorney Almuhtada Smith a recipient of the 2022 “40 Under 40—Nation’s Best Advocate” award. The annual award recognizes the top lawyers under the age of 40 whose legal acumen, ingenuity and community service distinguish them from their peers. According to the NBA, the nation's oldest and largest national network of predominantly African-American attorneys and judges, this year’s honorees exemplify a broad range of high achievement in the legal field, including in advocacy, innovation, vision, leadership and overall legal and community involvement.

Almuhtada, a Los Angeles-based attorney, was recognized for his legal prowess and commitment to small business sustainability and innovation. He focuses his boutique law practice on intellectual property, corporate, and entertainment matters catering to the growth of entrepreneurs and creatives of color. Specializing in startups, he has counseled clients through company structuring and intellectual property protection while also helping clients navigate through rounds of securing venture funding. 

In addition, Almuhtada maintains active participation in the Los Angeles community. He serves as Chairman of the Los Angeles Southwest College Foundation. The Foundation aims to provide resources for initiatives, programs and scholarships directly benefiting the college's students, faculty and staff while committed to making higher education attainable.

Almuhtada and the other 40 Under 40—Nation’s Best Advocate honorees were celebrated at the National Bar Association’s Awards Gala on July 27, 2022, during the association’s 97th Annual Convention in Memphis, TN.