Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith organizes its practice around energy and natural resources, entertainment and media, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, and transportation. It combines those industry concentrations with advisory, transactional, regulatory, and disputes services. Its international network supports both local matters and work extending across borders.

The firm's published business materials identify insurance recovery, managed care, entertainment and media, and bankruptcy and restructuring among its practices. Those examples show the range within an industry-focused platform: lawyers may negotiate a transaction, address regulatory requirements, or resolve a dispute over coverage, payment, or financial obligations.

For students, the firm's structure offers two useful ways to explore a legal career. An industry interest can guide the choice of clients and subject matter, while a practice preference determines the type of work performed. Reed Smith's service and industry pages make those connections visible and help distinguish the opportunities within a particular office or team.