Taft Columbus partner Rachel Smoot will participate in the panel “Turbulence Training: Navigate Conflict, Politics, and Hard Conversations with Confidence” at the 2026 Dress for Success Columbus Level Up Summit on March 28.

Smoot and fellow panelists will lead a guided discussion on effective communication strategies, emotional‑regulation techniques and power‑aware approaches to advocacy while under pressure. The session will offer tools to help attendees navigate difficult conversations, respond with confidence in the moment and protect their energy without diminishing their impact.

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Smoot is a partner in Taft’s Intellectual Property and Litigation practice groups, representing clients at all stages of trademark, copyright, commercial and general litigation matters. Smoot also has significant experience in advising clients on legal matters relating to intellectual property enforcement, dispute resolution and infringement issues. Her clients include non-profits, private companies and individuals.