Silverman Thompson

We're thrilled to see Kerri Smith featured in the Maryland Bar Journal!

In her profile, "Paving the Way for the Next Generation of Women in Law," Kerri reflects on her career, leadership within the Maryland State Bar Association – MSBA, and her commitment to advancing professionalism and supporting women in the legal field.

Read more below:

https://www.silvermanthompson.com/news/kerri-smith-profiled-in-msba-maryland-bar-journal

We’re proud to introduce Anthony Horodowicz as our 2026 University of Baltimore School of Law Fellow.

Since 2018, we've had the honor to support a promising student each year through financial assistance and hands-on experience at Silverman Thompson.

At the end of their first year at University of Baltimore School of Law (Official), fellows are awarded a two-year scholarship, a one-year fellowship stipend, and a position in the firm’s summer associate and law clerk programs.

We’re proud to support the next generation of legal professionals and look forward to having Anthony on our team!

Learn more about Anthony and the UB Law Fellowship below.

https://www.silvermanthompson.com/firm-news/university-of-baltimore-law-fellow-anthony-hordowicz/

Each summer, we welcome a cohort of law students to our clerkship program!

This year, we’re thrilled to have seven exceptional students spend the summer at Silverman Thompson:

-Sophia Derr, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law '28
-Ian Drury, University of Baltimore School of Law ‘27
-Anthony Horodowicz, University of Baltimore School of Law ‘28
-Sabrina Pereira, University of Baltimore School of Law ‘28
-Madelyn Schloss, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law '28
-Meaghan Slattery, University of Baltimore School of Law ‘27
-Chad Ward, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law '28

Our clerks have already started gaining hands-on experience at the firm. Alongside an immersive experience in research, summer associates gain one-on-one mentorship from attorneys, spend a day in court, have lunch with a local judge, and participate in a variety of firm-wide social and networking events.

We are so excited to have you all with us!

Learn more about our clerkship programs here: https://www.silvermanthompson.com/careers-at-silverman-thompson/clerkships-at-silverman-thompson/

Most people only learn what Miranda actually means after they've already waived it.

Catch Kurt Nachtman on The TrustCasting Network for an in-depth conversation about the ins and outs of being a trial attorney in Baltimore, from Miranda rights to DUIs, professional licensing, and more.

It's great to see our partners sharing their knowledge and real-life anecdotes you can only get from a life in the courtroom.

Some key topics they discussed:
→ The decision to hire counsel is rarely about guilt or innocence. It's about ensuring that you get the absolute best possible outcome.
→ Trial skills travel. Whether it's a DUI case or a civil dispute, what wins in the courtroom is preparation, narrative, and credibility.
→ The system doesn't pause to explain itself to you. That's the lawyer's job.

But the biggest takeaway? Call a lawyer.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37ChqaSmYzkLNTHVXmaJxt?si=e7bee5e2d68e4f6e
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R8tMxGuEwPo?si=XfeFRt-g8E0zCjH6

We're proud to have sponsored yesterday’s Pickle with Purpose event benefiting Pathfinders for Autism ⭐

The event was a great reminder of the power of community coming together for a meaningful cause!

Thank you to everyone who showed up to support individuals with autism and their families at this fantastic event, and thank you to Woodholme Country Club for hosting.

We’re honored to announce our Managing Partner, Steven D. Silverman, has been recognized by The Daily Record as a 2026 Managing Partners Award honoree!

This award highlights leaders who demonstrate vision, integrity, and meaningful impact within their organizations and communities.

We’re proud to see Steve’s 32 years of leadership recognized and thankful to our entire team for the work that makes achievements like this possible.

Read more about his recognition here: https://www.silvermanthompson.com/firm-news/steven-d-silverman-daily-record-managing-partners-award-2026/

It was an honor to sponsor the Maryland State Bar Association - MSBA Young Lawyers' Section 35th Annual Charity Event this weekend at Baltimore Museum of Industry!

We love every chance to involve our law clerks in events throughout the year in the Baltimore legal community. Aniyah Adams (University of Baltimore School of Law (Official) '26) has been working at Silverman Thompson for the past two years, and we are thrilled for her to join Partner Kerri Smith at the event.

Kerri served as chair of the Young Lawyers' Section from 2022-2023 and remains involved in the MSBA as a Baltimore City representative of the Board of Governors and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Maryland Bar Foundation.