Judy Smith

Judy A. Smith (born October 27, 1958) is an American crisis manager, lawyer, author, and television producer. She is known as the founder, president, and CEO of the crisis management firm Smith & Company. Her work in crisis management is the inspiration for the ABC television series Scandal.

Early life and education Smith was born on October 27, 1958, in Washington, D.C. She attended St. Francis de Sales Elementary School and the Academy of Notre Dame. In May 2013, Smith delivered the commencement address to the Boston University College of Communication Class of 2013, alongside the commencement student speaker, Cody Brotter. On July 10, 2016, Smith became an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. She is married to Bill Boulware.

Starting March 7, 1991, Smith served as Special Assistant and Deputy Press Secretary to President George H. W. Bush. NFL quarterback Michael Vick

Television After her work for President Bush, Smith worked for NBC as vice president of communications, where she was responsible for news, sports and entertainment shows. In tandem with her role at ABC, she writes a blog titled What Would Judy Do? for each episode of the television series Scandal.

Smith's first book, Good Self, Bad Self, was released on April 3, 2012, to generally good reviews. Kirkus Reviews summarized a review by stating, "Smith provides a good overview of how to identify and curtail egregious behavior, with just enough celebrity misbehavior to hold the reader's attention." Publishers Weekly was less enthusiastic, concluding that her "approach feels unwieldy and better suited to accompany her services as a crisis manager than as a do-it-yourself program".

Published works Smith, Judy (2012). Good Self, Bad Self: Transforming Your Worst Qualities into Your Biggest Assets, Free Press, 288 pages. Smith, Judy (2013). Good Self, Bad Self: How to Bounce Back from a Personal Crisis, Free Press, 272 pages.