Prior to Erlanger, Smith worked as a paralegal in private practice law firms. Ms. Smith is currently a member of the charter class of the Belmont University College of Law and President of the Belmont Health Law Student Association. Smith is a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator. Smith earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Kaplan University in Davenport, IA. Smith is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society, and the National Association of Legal Assistants.