McDermott Brings On Henry Smokler as Sports Partner in New York

April 16, 2026, 5:34 PM UTC

Henry Smokler joined McDermott Will & Schulte as a partner in New York, strengthening its capabilities at the intersection of sports, media, governance, and high-stakes deals, the firm announced Wednesday.

Smokler brings in-house leadership, deal experience, and crisis-management acumen across sports, media, and nonprofit organizations. He advises on governance, enterprise risk, high-value commercial matters, and emerging challenges that can threaten an organization’s long-term viability, the firm said.

He joins from the Professional Golfers’ Association of America.

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