HERSCENSION 2026 • Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA
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November 14–15, 2026 Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA
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★ Pitch Competition Judge

Roxann Smithers

Attorney Roxann Smithers

Roxann Smithers

Roxann Smithers

Attorney Roxann Smithers

Pitch Competition Panel

Full Biography

Attorney Roxann Smithers wanted to be Clarie Huxtable when she was about 8. She was always impressed by Claire’s ability to be cool, calm, and collected in any situation. She was a graceful, smart and beautiful Black woman who could slice a person to shreds with her rhetorical prowess. What better role model for a little girl from Akron, Ohio. Forty years, two Ivy League degrees, one Big Law stint later and Roxann is the founder of Smithers Law Group, LLC (“SLG”). SLG is a go-to resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Roxann has built a team to provide Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law and Intellectual Property support to a wide range of clients. https://stulawgroup.com/

Beyond traditional legal services, Roxann offers Mediation Services to resolve disputes before and during litigation. https://stulawgroup.com/mediation-services/ SLG even has a special offering for creative entrepreneurs on a budget. The Contract Bank offers industry specific contract templates for the likes of Graphic Designers, Web Developers, Photographers, Performing Artists, and more. For a one-time fee entrepreneurs receive an editable contract they can use over and over again with their customers that is tailored to their industry and their benefit. https://stulawgroup.com/contract-bank/

Roxann is passionate about legal education for business owners. She partners with incubators, hosts legal masterminds, and provides helpful tips for current and aspiring business owners with Notes from My Legal Pad on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@smitherslawgroup

In a recent project, Roxann expanded her reach beyond legal services with The Ladies’ Room in partnership with HFN Streaming on YouTube. The show was a chance for funny, honest, and powerful conversations between women business owners and executives. The capsule of episodes and behind the scenes can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@HFNstreaming/playlists

Roxann Smithers practices in Atlanta, Georgia and can be found on IG @smitherslawgroup https://www.instagram.com/smitherslawgroup/

The HerScension Pitch Showcase

At HerScension, visionary women founders pitch live on stage for non-dilutive grant capital, strategic mentorship, and investor partnerships. Roxann Smithers serves on the esteemed judging panel evaluating innovation, market scalability, leadership resilience, and real-world impact.