Judy Smith

Judy Smith
Smith speaking at Roanoke College in 2014
Born (1958-10-27) October 27, 1958 (age 66)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
EducationBoston University (BS)
American University (JD)
Occupation(s)Crisis manager, PR manager,
TV producer, author
SpouseBill Boulware
Websitewww.judysmith.com

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.[1][2]

  1. ^ Neely Tucker (March 30, 2012). "D.C. insider Judy Smith is basis for ABC drama "Scandal"". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "Judy Smith, real-life 'fixer' behind 'Scandal,' steps into spotlight – Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. April 24, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2012.