​​​​​​Almuhtada Smith is the principal attorney at ARS IP Law Firm, P.C. He focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property, licensing, corporate and entertainment law. His practice encompasses advising early stage companies from formation to startup financing, mergers and acquisitions, securities law and intellectual property protection. 


Mr. Smith has extensive experience representing clients in connection with financing and related securities matters. He continually advises early-stage clients on capital raising transactions spanning friends and family rounds to Series A rounds and beyond. He also advises individuals and companies on how to structure a real estate syndicate and other real estate capital raising transactions.


Mr. Smith obtained his B.A. in Business Administration from Morehouse College where he was an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.  He received his J.D. from UCLA School of Law where he served as Chief Managing Editor of the UCLA Entertainment Law Review. In addition to his practice, Mr. Smith serves as Chairman of the Los Angeles Southwest College Foundation Board.  He has also served as a board member of the John M. Langston Bar Association and is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of West Los Angeles.