Cormac Smith

Cormac Smith is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Veterans Law Clinic at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. Prior to joining the faculty in July 2024, he served over 20 years as a U.S. Army Officer, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel after 15 years in the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, specializing in criminal and administrative law.

Education:

• LL.M. in Military Law, The U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s School (2015)
• J.D. from Wisconsin Law School (2009)
• B.S. in Physics from Truman State University (2003)

Smith’s research and expertise focus on Veterans Law, Military Law, Criminal Law, and Administrative Law. His work emphasizes improving military justice systems through evidence law reforms and victim protection frameworks, as highlighted in his 2015 publication analyzing the application of the psychotherapist privilege in military courts.

Professional Affiliations:

• Missouri Bar
• Wisconsin Bar

He teaches courses such as the Veterans Law Clinic and Veterans Affairs Law, leveraging his military and legal background to advance veterans' advocacy and administrative justice practices.