Sam serves as Chief of Staff at Smirnow Law, where he coordinates firm operations, client projects, and strategic initiatives. He also conducts industry research and manages the firm’s marketing and publication process.
Before joining Smirnow Law, Sam served as a marketing coordinator for RE+ Events, organizer of RE+, North America’s largest clean energy trade show, with a focus on solar and energy storage. His work centered on graphic design for event promotion and marketing, combining his studio art background with experience communicating to renewable energy industry audiences. He previously worked as a store manager at Uptown Cheapskate, gaining experience in day-to-day operations, team coordination, and customer service.
Sam holds a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from the University of Maryland and lives in Washington, D.C.