Corporate counsel have identified Jackson Walker partner Michelle Moore Smith among the top 240 attorneys in the nation for delivering the best client service in BTI Consulting Group’s 24th annual list of “BTI Client Service All-Stars.”
In distinguishing the 2025 honorees, BTI directed in-depth interviews with more than 350 top legal decision-makers at large organizations with $700 million or more in revenue. To be selected for inclusion, BTI Client Service All-Stars must consistently engage their clients, invest time in understanding their businesses, be savvy, share their opinions and provide clear direction, and anticipate their needs. Recognition is based solely on interviews with clients, and no submissions, referrals, suggestions, or payments are accepted for inclusion.
Michelle was selected for her outstanding work in complex real estate transactions, where she represents owners, investors, private equity funds, financial institutions, and borrowers in leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and property management matters, with a particular focus on negotiating sophisticated office leases for both existing assets and buildings under development. Her deep experience spans office buildings, shopping centers, multi-family and mixed-use developments, condominium projects, and undeveloped land.
Clients commend Michelle for her practical, business-oriented approach to legal challenges, noting she “is a great negotiator, and is quite knowledgeable and personable.” She is known for her sound judgment, collaborative style, and unwavering focus on helping clients achieve their goals through efficient, well-structured transactions. Her client philosophy centers on getting deals done while balancing diverse interests in complex developments.
Regarding Michelle’s recognition, Wade Cooper, Managing Partner of Jackson Walker, stated: “Michelle’s dedication to her clients always sets a high standard for excellence. Her recognition as a BTI Client Service All-Star is a testament to the trust she’s earned and the positive impact she continues to make.”
Visit the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2025 website for more information about the report. To view Michelle’s All-Star profile, visit the BTI website.
