Ms. Smith-Williamson is an attorney-at-law, admitted to the Bar of England and Wales through The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, as well as to the Bahamas Bar. She is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. With over 18 years of legal and regulatory experience, her career has evolved from public law in the Office of the Attorney-General to corporate and private practice at top tier law firms in The Bahamas. Currently, Mrs. Smith-Williamson holds the position of Group Chief Legal and Compliance Officer for the Bahamas First Group, where she oversees operations in both The Bahamas and the Cayman Islands. In addition, she serves as the Chair of the Bahamas Insurance Association’s Legislative Committee and is a member of the Bahamas Bar Association. Ms. Smith-Williamson was appointed Corporate Secretary of the Board of Bahamas First Holdings, effective March 1, 2025.