O. Nicole Smith

O. Nicole Smith is a dedicated trial attorney at Langdon & Emison in Lexington, Missouri. Concentrating her practice on high-stakes products liability law, she fights relentlessly to hold powerful corporations and manufacturers accountable when dangerous or defective products inflict serious harm on consumers. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to consumer safety and rigorous legal advocacy, and her tenacious work ethic is a testament to the same.

Ms. Smith’s path to trial advocacy reflects a history of high academic achievement and competitive discipline. She completed her undergraduate studies at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in December 2011. While there, she was named to the dean’s list, recognized as a Cardinal Scholar Athlete and awarded multiple academic and community scholarships.

After graduating with her bachelor’s degree, Ms. Smith went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in May 2015. During her legal studies, she earned an Advocacy Certificate, served as Symposium Editor for the Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy, and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in healthcare financing and regulation.

Ms. Smith maintains active memberships in prominent trial organizations and professional legal networks, including:

• The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
• The Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• The Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City
• Women En Masse
• The Attorneys Information Exchange Group

At Langdon & Emison, Ms. Smith leverages her analytical precision and courtroom preparation to deliver the confident, high-caliber representation necessary to secure justice for her clients.