Madison Reddick Smyser

Madison Reddick Smyser is an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, where she prosecutes federal crimes with precision and integrity. Since joining the office in 2021, she has handled high-stakes investigations and courtroom proceedings, upholding the law in one of the most dynamic legal jurisdictions in the country.

Madison earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 2019, complementing her legal education with a Certificate of Completion (CORe) from Harvard Business School Online. She completed her undergraduate studies at Texas Christian University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with minors in Philosophy, History, and Business, and graduating with academic distinction.

Madison launched her legal career with two highly competitive federal clerkships: first at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, then at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. These elite positions gave her deep, hands-on experience with federal court practice and significantly strengthened her legal research, analysis, and writing skills.

Before becoming a federal prosecutor, Madison gained valuable experience through roles at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division and as a summer associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. These experiences gave her early exposure to both the prosecutorial and defense perspectives in complex criminal litigation.

In her current role, Madison Reddick Smyser prosecutes a range of federal offenses, contributing to the enforcement of criminal laws and the pursuit of justice. Her background in judicial clerkships and high-level legal internships equips her with a balanced and strategic approach to federal prosecution. She continues to build a career defined by excellence, diligence, and a strong commitment to public service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Assistant U.S. United States Attorneys’ Offices – Southern District of New York

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Harvard Business School Online
  Credential of Readiness (CORe)
• Texas Christian University
  BS in Political Science

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