Jeff Truitt, '01, Joins Smith Anderson

Raleigh, N.C. – Smith Anderson, the largest law firm headquartered in the Research Triangle area, has elected the following five attorneys to the Firm partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2015: Jason Brege, John Jo,Miranda Miller, Mikal Shaikh and Jeff Truitt.

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Jeff Truitt practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, commercial and finance transactions, and government contracting.; He has significant experience in the drafting and negotiation of manufacturing and supply agreements, vendor agreements, licensing arrangements, and other contracts that support the day-to-day operations of companies, as well as cross-border transactions. He also routinely represents early stage and growth companies in all phases of start-up, financing and exits. Prior to joining Smith Anderson in 2009, Jeff practiced in the Corporate Group at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago and served four years as general counsel for a military base in Europe. Before law school, Jeff served as a nuclear-trained submarine officer. He is the Chairman of the Board of Stop Hunger Now; a member of the North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners; Secretary, Johnston County Board of Elections; and adjunct faculty, International Law, U.S. Naval War College. Jeff received his law degree from the University of Chicago, with honors, and earned his M.A. from the University of Maryland (College Park). He graduated with a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy, with honors and distinction.